After Taylor had formed the China Inland Mission, the Yangchow riots occurred and Müller increased his giving. Libel stories circulated and giving to Taylor decreased. Although Müller did not realise this at the time, he still had faith in the missionary, and again increased his giving. Taylor’s losses were soon made up by the extra giving. This all happened at a time when Müller had 187 other missionaries he was supporting. Müller often recalled a quote from Hudson Taylor, ‘Satan may build a barrier
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