Project Gutenberg 2013-02-22 Public domain in the USA. 103 Jones, Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew) 1863 1948 Jones, Rufus Matthew Eli and Sibyl Jones, Their Life and Work E-text prepared by Heiko Evermann, Julia Neufeld, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com) "Eli and Sibyl Jones: Their Life and Work" by Rufus M. Jones is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the lives and contributions of Eli and Sybil Jones, two Quaker missionaries who devoted their lives to the service of humanity and the spread of Christianity, particularly in Liberia and other parts of the globe. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights their struggles, aspirations, and impact on the communities they aimed to uplift. The opening of the book presents a rich tapestry of Eli Jones's early life, delving into his familial roots and formative experiences in a small community in Maine. It paints a picture of a man shaped by a blend of labor, nature, and deep-seated religious values, ultimately fostering his desire to serve a higher purpose. Sybil Jones is introduced through reflections on her upbringing, emphasizing the nurturing influence of her family and her inherent dedication to religious teachings. As both characters embark on their journeys, the beginnings of their shared mission emerge, setting the stage for the profound influence they would have on society through their work and unwavering commitment to their faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42164/42164-h/images/coverpage.jpg en Liberia -- Description and travel Quakers -- Biography Missionaries -- Biography Jones, Eli, 1807-1890 Jones, Sybil, 1808-1873 BV Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Browsing: Travel & Geography 563625 563377 2024-09-17T15:39:45.291355 2023-09-18T10:20:47.701704 text/html text/html 566624 2013-02-22T15:31:03 text/html 423250 2013-02-22T15:34:40 text/html application/zip 449854 2024-09-17T15:39:52.766363 application/epub+zip 455530 2024-09-17T15:39:46.573348 application/epub+zip 298479 2024-09-17T15:39:45.979384 application/epub+zip 615493 2024-09-17T15:39:57.704312 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 565462 2024-09-17T15:39:52.112333 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 408929 2022-09-19T09:30:30.593608 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 512689 512478 2024-09-17T15:39:44.481347 2023-09-18T10:20:46.926698 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 512136 2013-02-22T15:13:37 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 196701 2013-02-22T15:13:37 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 512171 2013-02-22T15:13:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 196636 2013-02-22T15:13:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21472 2024-09-17T15:39:57.858286 application/rdf+xml 24793 2024-09-17T15:39:46.084338 image/jpeg 3803 2024-09-17T15:39:46.032345 image/jpeg 423675 2024-09-17T15:39:45.347366 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia