Things as they are

The author records first-hand impressions of Christian mission work in southern India, combining vivid sketches of daily life, caste practices and ritual barriers with case stories of inquirers, converts, and the social penalties they face. She analyzes the practical and spiritual obstacles to evangelism, recounts both hopeful conversions and frequent setbacks, and urges sustained prayer and support. The volume includes corroborating notes from other long-term field workers and brief devotional reflections, together showing the cultural resistance encountered, the protective measures taken for candidates, and the complex interplay between faith, custom, and community in vernacular mission efforts.