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London Missionary Society (LMS)
Formerly The Missionary Society (1795-1818). Now The Council for World Mission


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On-line Resource Anonymous, "Missionary Society," Evangelical Magazine 3 (Nov. 1795): 468-470. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain] [An announcement of the founding of the Missionary Society]
On-line Resource Anonymous, "A Farewell Letter the Directors of the Missionary Society, to the Missionaries going forth to the heathen in the South-Sea Islands; August 9, 1796," Evangelical Magazine 3 (Sept. 1796): 353-362. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Anonymous, "Missionary Ship; Letter from one of the Missionaries, to Mr. Pinder, of London—W. Henry; Letter from Dr T. Haweis; Letter from Mr William Wilson [on board the Ship Duff]," Evangelical Magazine 4 (Nov. 1796): 470-474. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Anonymous, "Missionary Society, August 25, 1796," Evangelical Magazine 3 (Sept. 1796): 382-384. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain] [An account of the missionaries departure for the South Sea on board the ship Duff]
On-line Resource Peter Beale, "The Rise and Development of the London Missionary Society," Congregational Studies Conference Papers 1995. Beverley: Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches, 1995. pp.9-17. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the current copyright holder]
On-line Resource David Boorman, "The Origins of the London Missionary Society," Congregational Studies Conference Papers 1982. Beverley: Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches, 1982. pp.7-24. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the current copyright holder]
On-line Resource David Chamberlin [1870-1944], Smith of Demerara (Martyr-Teacher of the Slaves).David Chamberlin [1870-1944], Smith of Demerara (Martyr-Teacher of the Slaves). London: Colonial Missionary Society, 1923. Pbk. pp.112. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource George Cousins [1842-?], The Story of the South SeasGeorge Cousins [1842-?], The Story of the South Seas. London: London Missionary Society, 1894. Hbk. pp.246. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource George Cousins [1842-?], Gleanings From Many Fields.George Cousins [1842-?], Gleanings From Many Fields, 3rd edn. London: London Missionary Society, 1896. Hbk. pp.216. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Augustus Henry Cullen [1861-1918], Blazing the Trail. Some L.M.S. Pioneers of 1816Augustus Henry Cullen [1861-1918], Blazing the Trail. Some L.M.S. Pioneers of 1816. London: London Missionary Society, 1916. Hbk. pp.192. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource George Gill, "Letter to Joseph Hardcastle, Esq., Treasurer to the Missionary Society," Evangelical Magazine 4 (Feb. 1796): 71-72. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Book or monograph Norman Goodall, A History of the London Missionary Society 1895-1945. London: Oxford University Press, 19554. Hbk. pp.640.
On-line Resource C. Silvester Horne, The Story of the L.M.S. with an Appendix Bringing the Story up to the Year 1904C. Silvester Horne, The Story of the L.M.S. with an Appendix Bringing the Story up to the Year 1904, new edn. London: London Missionary Society, 1908. Hbk. pp.460. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Henry Frederick William Lester [1863-1950], Indian Village Pictures. London: London Missionary Society, 1910. Hbjk. pp.212. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Richard Lovett [1851-1904], The History of the London Missionary Society, 1795-1895, 2 Vols. London: Henry Frowde, 1899. Hbk. pp.832+778. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Samuel McFarlane [1837-1911], Among the Cannibals of New Guinea. The Story of the New Guinea Mission of the London Missionary Society. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication, [1888]. pp.192. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Basil Mathews [1879-1951], John Williams the ShipbuilderBasil Mathews [1879-1951], John Williams the Shipbuilder. London: Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press, 1915. pp.298. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Basil Mathews [1879-1951], The Ships of PeaceBasil Mathews [1879-1951], The Ships of Peace. Westminster: London Missionary Society, 1930. Pbk. pp.142. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Book or monograph Cecil Northcott [1902-1987], Thirty heroes from the 150 years story of the London Missionary Society, 1795-1945. London: The London Missionary Society, 1944. Hbk. pp.63.
Book or monograph Cecil Northcott [1902-1987], Glorious Company. One Hundred and Fifty Years Life and Work of the London Missionary Society 1795-1945. London: The Livingstone Press (L.M.S.), 1945. Hbk. pp.196.
Article in Journal or Book Moreau: Evangelical Dictionary of Christian MissionsAndrew Prasad, Council for World Mission (CWM; formley The London Missionary Society), The Origin," A. Scott Moreau, ed., Evangelical Dictionary of Christian Missions. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2000. Hbk. ISBN: 0801020743. pp.234-235.

 

On-line Resource Ebenezer Prout [1835-1909], Madagascar: Its Mission and Its Martyrs, 2nd edn. London: W. Stevens, For The London Missionary Society, 1863. Hbk. pp.167. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Book or monograph Joyce Reason [1894-1974], Tales From the L.M.S. London: The Livingstone Press, 1945. Hbk. pp.88.
On-line Resource William Shrubsole, "An Address From the Directors of the Missionary Society, signed by order of the Directors, William Shrubsole, November 14, 1796," Evangelical Magazine 4 (Dec. 1796): 493-503. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Annie Sharman, The Martyrs' Isle: or Madagascar: The Country, the People, and the Missions. London: London Missionary Society, 1909. Hbk. pp.174. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource James Sibree [1836-1929], Fifty Years in MadagascarJames Sibree [1836-1929], Fifty Years in Madagascar. London: George Allen & Unwin, Ltd., 1924. Hbk. pp.359. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource James Sibree [1836-1929], A Register of Missionaries, Deputations, etc. from 1796 to 1923James Sibree [1836-1929], A Register of Missionaries, Deputations, etc. from 1796 to 1923, 4th edn. London: London Missionary Society, 1923. Hbk. pp.221. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Book or monograph Millicent [1882-?] & Margaret Thomas [1890-?], The Years Behind the Wall. London: The Livingstone Press (L.M.S.), 1936. Hbk. pp.126.
Book or monograph Hugh A. Robertson, Erromanaga. The Martyr IsleHugh A. Robertson, Erromanaga. The Martyr Isle. New York: A.C. Armstrong & Son, 1902. Hbk. pp.467.
On-line Resource R. Wardlaw Thompson [1842-1916], My Trip on the "John Williams"R. Wardlaw Thompson [1842-1916], My Trip on the "John Williams". London: Missionary Society, 1900. Hbk. pp.208. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource John Williams [1796-1839], A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises in the South Sea Islands: with Remarks Upon the Natural History of the Islands, Origin, Languages, Traditions and Usages of the Inhabitants. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1888. pp.416. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
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