Rev. William Tobias Ringel Taube
Mr. W.T. Ringel Taube was Ordained: On successful completion of his study on Divinity at Halle University, Rev Ringel Raube was ordained in Wernigerode town in 1796. Weringerode is a town in the district of Hartz, Saxony- Anhalt, Germany. Weringerode is located picturesquely on the banks of Holtemme river on the northern slope of the Hartz mountains. It is a medieval town, and it is called as the Pearl of Hartz.
Rev. Ringel Taube's First trip to India as SPG Missionary was a failure: On successful completion of his studies at Halle University and after his ordination he wanted to become a Moravian missionary. He wrote to Dr. Schultze in Halle and Dr. Schultze in his reply told him that the Christian Knowledge Society was in need of men for the English Station of the Lutheran Missions in South India. And also his congregations would be entirely of English speaking people and the salary 100 Pounds per annum, But Rev. W.T. Ringel Taube replied Dr Schultze and frankly told him that he would like to " To preach the simple but saving and sanctifying Word of the Cross to the simple minded men who hitherto have not experienced the power that is my desire; but not to dispute with the unbelieving Englishmen in Calcutta" He also said Dr. Schultze that in spite of these remonstrances the Christian Knowledge Society should choose him, " I shall acknowledge the Divine call and trusting Him Who is mighty in the weak go to London and India" Dr. Schultze advised W.T. Ringel Taube to accept the call. Mr. W.T Ringel taube's father was not willing to send his son to Calcutta. However, Ringel Raube consented, .and he went to London to make preparations for his journey to India. During his negotiations, Ringel Taube wrongly understood that the Christian Knowledge Society was the London Missionary Society. Mr. W.T. Ringel Taube sailed to India and arrived in Calcutta in October 1797. He did not like the missionary atmosphere in Calcutta and became dissatisfied with his stay and work in Calcutta and in October 1798 he intimated his intention of leaving Calcutta and to the great surprise and disappointment of the Society, ultimately Mr. W.T Ringel Taube returned to England and reached London on 17th of July 1799.
The Birth of the London Missionary Society: The London Missionary Society was founded in London at a proper and crucial time in history and the LMS played a historical role for the spiritual, economic, cultural, and educational development of many countries including South Travancore, through its great dedicated Missionaries. In this juncture and stage, it will be useful to the readers to read some enlightening lines about the birth of London Missionary Society in Britain. The Founder of the London Missionary society Revd. Dr. David Bogue was born at Coldingham, Berwickshire, in Scotland in 1750. His father Mr. John Bogue was a small Landowner and Magistrate, and his mother Mrs. Margaret Swanston was a pious Christian lady. Mr. David Bogue did his early school studies in Eyemouth. Then he pursued his Study of Divinity at Edinburg University and after receiving his master's degree he left the Edinburgh University in 1771. as a Licensed Presbyterian Minister. He was licensed to preach by the Church of Scotland, but failing to find a patron, he was sent to London by the Church in 1771. He became a Congregational Pastor at a congregational Church in Gosport, in Hampshire, England. His ministry really took off and flourished between 1777 and 1825 while he lived in Gosport. In Gosport he pioneered the world's first Protestant Missionary College called the Academy of Ministers and Missionaries. It was his model that became a blueprint for missionary training colleges all over the world.
Rev. David Bogue was a visionary missionary and an intellectual theologian, and he was one of the key persons behind the founding of the famous Christian magazine called, "Evangelical Magazine" [1793]. Inspired by Rev. William Carey's courageous missioanary exploits in India, Rev. David Bogue, wrote an article in September 1794 calling complacent Christians to rise up and follow Christ into the Mission field. He rebuked the church for its criminal unconcern for the honour of God, and for the salvation of the perishing souls of men. His trumpet call woke many sleeping Christians and on 4th of November 1794 a group of eight evangelical ministers namely: [1] Rev. Matthew Wilks, who acted as Chairman, [2] Rev. John Eyre, Church of England, [3] Rev. Dr. David Bogue, Independent, [4] Rev. Joseph Brooksbank, Independent, [5] Rev. John Sone, Scotch Church, [6] Rev. John Reynolds, Independent, [7] Rev. Dr. Stevens, Scotch Church and [8] Rev. John Townsend, Independent; met at the Baker's Coffee House in Cornhill, in London and sincerely discussed the grand idea of sending forth the good tidings of salvation to the far-off ends and corners of the world and to do so they decided to start the missionary society. According to the decision made by the eight evangelical ministers, "The Missionary Society" or "The London Missionary Society" as it was afterwards called was founded in September 1795. [Rev. Dr. David Bogue served as the Director of the London Missionary Society for many years. In 1815 the Yale University honoured him by awarding a D.D on him. While on preaching tour on behalf of the L.M.S. Rev Dr. David Bogue died in 1825].
Rev. W.T. Ringel Taube Reached Tranquebar in 1804: After his return to England from Calcutta Rev. W.T Ringel Taube's inner mind was searching for a suitable missionary field to serve and minister. When Mr. Ringel Taube came to know about the intention of the London Missionary Society, he offered his service, and he was readily accepted. The other missionaries selected with him by the LMS were Revd. George Cran, Rev. Augustus Des Granges, Revd. Vos, Revd. Palm, and Revd. Erhardt. All these missionaries with Mrs Vos and Mrs Palm in the company. In 1804, they sailed from England via Copenhagen where Mr Palm was detained on account of Mrs. Palm's sickness. and others embarked 25th April 1804 and proceeded their long voyage in a Danish vessel bound for Tranquebar. The voyage was full of peril as they sailed past Sumatra the fury of the storm was indescribable. They were for days were in danger of shipwreck among the small islands., At last the missionary team landed at Tranquebar, the mother town of all the Indian Missions, on the 5th of December 1804, and were cordially welcomed by the Danish missionaries
Ref; [1] Related Wikis
[2] C.M. Agur, B.A, Church History of Travancore, 1903, Madras.
[3] T.W. Holmes, RINGEL TAUBE.
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