"I will be in this prison for exactly the length of time God has determined. I won't leave one moment early and I won't stay one moment too long. When God determines my ministry in prison is complete, I will come out." Introduction, Page 12

"When we made a firm commitment to follow Jesus regardless of the cost, we didn't really understand what that could involve! 1938 was a terrible year for persecution in China. Hundreds of house church leaders were hunted like criminals and sent to prison." - Deling, Chapter Six, Page 69

"The government and the Three-Self Patriotic Movement have fooled many Christians around the world by insisting there is freedom of religion in China, freedom for people to choose. They boldly claim Christians are no longer persecuted for their faith." Chapter Seven, Page 70

"We felt so honoured to be wanted criminals as we walked hand-in-hand together for Jesus...