Hannah Hurnard suffered from many fears and phobias. She even developed a stuttering problem that got worse when she had to speak in front of strangers. By the time she was 19, Hannah was deeply depressed. She even considered suicide, but her fears prevented her.
God received the sacrifice of Hannah's speech problem and used it for His glory. He took away her stuttering, so that she was able to share the gospel with others clearly. The Bible became a treasure and a delight even though she continued to wrestle with a spirit of fear. Over time, however, Hannah found deliverance as she continued to follow the Lord in obedience. Later, she was to write the best selling, Hinds' Feet on High Places as a result of her experiences with the Lord. She went to Israel as a missionary to the Jews in 1932, and lived there through the war for independence in 1948. In Israel, she served as a housekeeper in a hospital--a kind of work she had detested before her surrender, but now loved.
"The Christian allegory, such as the classic PILGRIM'S PROGRESS, is
a story that characterizes the Christian walk of faith described in
the Bible. Restricted to a single meaning, the allegory features
Christian virtues and sins as symbolic characters who have no real
personal qualities beyond the abstractions they represent. In
Hurnard's allegory, Flo Schmidt narrates the story of characters
named Much Afraid, Sorrow, and Suffering as they journey to the
High Places, where their weaknesses will be turned into strengths
and their fears into faith. The Shepherd who leads them is
characterized with a kind, gentle voice filled with love and hope.
The personalities of Craven Fear, Pride, and Selfishness, who act
as antagonists, are depicted with sharp, cutting tones. The testing
of each character during the journey is realistic, and tones of joy
ring out as Much Afraid and her companions gather memorial stones
to mark their progress."
G.D.W. (c) AudioFile Portland, Maine
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