Devotees of Christ Chandra Lila Devotees of Christ Some Women Pioneers of the Indian Church
DEVOTEES OF CHRIST CHANDRA LILA DEVOTEES OF CHRIST SOME WOMEN PIONEERS OF THE INDIAN CHURCH By D.S. BATLEY Author of Romoni' s Daughters, Shushila, etc. In collaboration with A. M. ROBINSON Foreword by The Right Hon. VISCOUNT HALIFAX) K,G., G.C.S.I., G.C,I.E. _ THIRD lIDITIOK LONDON: <tburct, of qfnglanb .ltnana fflissionat!' 81,ocitt!' 19/21 Conway Street, Fitzroy Square, W.1 PRINTED JN GREAT BRITAIN BY THE STANHOPE PRESS LTD. ROCHESTER KENT AUTHOR'S PREFACE Tms little book does not profess to give a comprehensive list of notable Indian Christian women. Its aim is to introduce a few representative pioneers, forerunners of the splendid band of Christian women of the second, third and even fourth generation, who are to-day seizing the oppor tunities of service presented to them in religious, social, and national circles. In a few of these short biographies identities are hidden beneath a pseudonym. The reason for this is that these particular "pioneers" are of the present generation of workers, and while they are- perfectly willing that their stories should be told for the glory of God and the encour agement of their sisters, they prefer to remain anonymous. * * * * The thanks of the compilers are due to the many friends who have helped to write this little book. These include Miss A. L. Ashwin, Mrs. J. M. Benade (for a great deal of valuable information), Miss A. M. Boileau, Miss C. M. Bradley, Mrs. Channing, Miss M. E. Goodwin, Miss A. M. Hardy, Miss A.J. Lacey, Miss C.
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