Records of an Active Life (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A Life of Quiet Leadership: Memoir of service, faith, and influence in 19th-century American evangelical life offers a portrait of a life spent in steady service and broad influence within the American church.

The memoir-style history chronicles a man whose work as missionary, educator, and church leader spanned decades of growth and change in 19th-century evangelical life. Reading this edition, you glimpse a life shaped by faith, discipline, and a quiet, steadfast drive to support and guide the church's mission.

• A detailed look at a physician of the church who served as a missionary in Ohio, a professor and president at the Western University of Pennsylvania, and a rector in Philadelphia.
• Insight into his roles as secretary of the Evangelical Knowledge Society and his collaborative work with figures like Dr. Tyng in St. George’s Church and Dr. John Cotton Smith in the Church of the Ascension, New York.
• Stories of influence beyond official titles, including being known as the “archbishop” of the evangelical party and shaping discussions across committees and boards.
• Reflections on the character and methods that helped him guide others, balance cautious judgment with clear leadership, and remain engaged in church life even when personal health limited direct action.

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