Days of heaven upon earth (70 years ago)

70 years ago — May 22, 1950 In 1866, David Livingstone returned to Great Britain after years as a mission worker in Africa. He went to Glasgow to receive a doctorate. Livingstone stood before students as they “looked upon his tall wasted figure; upon his arm, mutilated by the attack of the lion and hanging useless by his side; upon his face, furrowed deep with marching and fever.” He told them … ...

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