Lilias Trotter - Many Beautiful Things
In Algeria 1928, an elderly missionary surrounded by friends and fellow workers lay dying at a Mission she founded 40 years previously, her mind was still clear and spirit still strong even after weeks of suffering. As the end drew near, she looked out of the window, and exclaimed - ”A chariot and six horses!” Someone close by asked ‘You are seeing beautiful things,” and this dear missionary looked up with joy and said - “Yes, many, many beautiful things!” Those remarkable, amazing last words were spoken by Lilias Trotter.
The Bible says "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants." Psalm 116:15.
Lilias Trotter lived a remarkable life, pouring it out in service to her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and Lilias, modeled what it is to be a true follower an example of someone who lived in the light of Eternity. Her amazing story only really coming to the attention of the wider public in the last 6 years or so. Lilias was also a gifted painter, and may well have become an acclaimed artist if the famous art critic, John Ruskin had succeeded persuading her. But Lilias had another vision for her life - A very wonderful documentary and film has been made and released in 2015, which shares the story of this remarkable lady, her journey, mission and art. A link to the film - Many Beautiful Things
* The tribute picture was created after reflecting on those last words of Lilias, I also wanted to include some of Lilias' artwork in the picture. So chose some birds/flowers Lilias made, and placed in the window top left corner - the original illustrations can be found at www.ililiastrotter.wordpress.com/
