Life and Ministry
Full Name: William Carey
Birthplace: The village of Paulerspury near Northamptonshire, England
Parents: Edmund and Elizabeth Carey
Date of Birth: August 17, 1761
Date of Death: June, 1834
Salvation Experience: Accepted Christ at the age of 18
Service and Achievements
William Carey is known as the “Father of Modern Missions.”
He translated the Bible into many Indian languages and was the first person to establish a printing press in India to print the Holy Bible.
He dedicated his life to God’s service in 1779, and on November 11, 1793, he arrived in Calcutta (Kolkata), India by ship to begin his missionary work.
Carey faced many struggles and hardships in his ministry. At one time, all the Bible manuscripts ready for printing were destroyed by fire, but he did not lose heart — he translated and printed them again.
The East India Company worked against him, and even some Christian groups and his own family did not support him in the beginning. During the first seven years of his mission work, not a single person accepted Christ, yet he never gave up.
Over 41 years of ministry in India, William Carey translated and printed the entire Bible in 24 languages and the New Testament in about 40 languages.
He suffered many personal losses — his son died, his wife passed away, some of his close friends died, and he even lost one of his legs, but he never stopped serving God.
Famous Quote
“Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.”
This statement shows Carey’s strong faith and vision to do mighty works for the Lord.
Spiritual Thought
As it is written in Psalm 60:12,
“Through God we shall do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies.”
William Carey truly lived this verse. He did great works for God and for the salvation of souls. Let us also dedicate ourselves with the same passion and commitment.
May God give us such grace. Amen.