William Carey

Cobbler who taught himself languages from books at his bench; argued that the Great Commission still applied to the present church when most denied it; sails for India; spends seven years before a single convert; translates Scripture into dozens of Indian languages. Restoration path: Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God; do not measure the seven barren years by the first year's standard. Markers: self-taught at the bench; argues commission still active; sails before fully prepared; seven years to the first convert; translates Scripture into many tongues — William Carey, British, 1761-1834 (History)