Retta Long

Retta Long

Margaret 'Retta' Jane Long (née Dixon) (5 April 1878-18 October 1956) was an Australian Baptist missionary who founded the Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia.

Quotes

• Beyond the depths of that awful cry which sprang from the elder girl's lips, I heard the tender, strong command of the Son of God, 'Take these children, and train them for Me.' 'I will, Lord,' was my trembling reply
  • Retta Long (nee Dixon), Providential Channels, 2nd edition, 1960, p. 30