Memoir Of Samuel John Mills (1829)

By Gardiner 1785-1873 Spring

Book Overview

""Memoir of Samuel John Mills"" is a biographical work written by Gardiner Spring in 1829. The book tells the story of Samuel John Mills, a prominent figure in early American evangelicalism and the founder of the American Bible Society. Mills was born in 1783 and grew up in Connecticut, where he was deeply influenced by the Second Great Awakening. He went on to attend Williams College, where he became a leader in the student-led missionary movement that would eventually lead to the formation of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. The book provides a detailed account of Mills' life, from his childhood in Connecticut to his work as a missionary in Africa and the West Indies. It also explores his role in the formation of the American Bible Society and his efforts to promote the distribution of Bibles both in the United States and abroad. Throughout the book, Spring emphasizes Mills' deep commitment to evangelism and his belief in the power of the Gospel to transform lives. He also highlights Mills' tireless work ethic and his dedication to the cause of spreading Christianity around the world. Overall, ""Memoir of Samuel John Mills"" is a fascinating portrait of one of America's most influential early evangelists, and a testament to the enduring power of faith and missionary zeal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164894862
• ISBN13: 9781164894865
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"