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n October 1810 a twenty-year-old girl in the quiet New England town of
Bradford wrote the following words in her journal: 'If nothing in
providence appears to prevent, I must spend my days in a heathen land. I
am a creature of God, and he has an undoubted right to do with me, as
seems good in his sight... He has my heart in his hands, and when I am
called to face danger, to pass through scenes of terror and distress, he
can inspire me with fortitude, and enable me to trust in him. Jesus is
faithful; his promises are precious. Were it not for these
considerations, I should sink down with despair.Ann Hasseltine had
received a proposal of marriage from Adoniram Judson, who was shortly to
leave for Asia as one of America's first overseas missionaries. And
thus commenced one of the greatest dramas of church history - a saga of
love, courage, suffering and perseverance.In this biography Ann is
allowed to speak for herself. Sharon James has skilfully woven together
extracts from her Memoir and other first-hand accounts with linking
narrative in a way that brings Ann's story alive for today and is a
powerful testimony to the love, grace and faithfulness of God.
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