Almighty God, who didst rescue Samuel Ajayi Crowther from slavery, sent him to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ to his people in Nigeria, and made him the first bishop from the people of West Africa: Grant that those who follow in his steps may reap what he has sown and find abundant help for the harvest; through him who took upon himself the form of a slave that we might be free, the same Jesus Christ; who livest and reignest with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
13th August, 2020: #OnThisDay
Reverend Samuel Ajayi Crowther landed in England, where he met the Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston and other important people, including Lord Russell, to talk about the missionary work in Abeokuta…1/2#thursdaymorning
#ThisDayInAbeokutaHistory pic.twitter.com/ApWCg5swth— This Day In Abeokuta History (@AbeokutaHistory) August 13, 2020