Heroes of the Faith — Peter Cartwright, Methodist missionary
Peter Cartwright (1785–1872), a Methodist missionary, was possibly the most famous circuit riding preacher in the United States.
Heroes of the Faith — Ada Ruth Habershon, author and hymn writer
The gospel song “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” was written by English book author and hymn writer Ada Ruth Habershon in the early 1900s.
Heroes of the Faith — Katharina von Bora, devoted wife of Luther
Katharina von Bora, wife of Protestant Reformation initiator Martin Luther, was an admirable wife and mother but experienced much suffering in her life with the famed theologian.
Heroes of the Faith — Robert Lowry, pastor and hymn writer
Robert Lowry (1826-1899) was a Baptist pastor and hymn writer whose gospel songs “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Christ Arose” and “Nothing but the Blood of Jesus” are among his best known.
Heroes of the Faith — Devoted pastor Robert Murray M’Cheyne ministered to Scotland
Robert Murray M’Cheyne (1813–1843) was a minister in the Church of Scotland whose short tenure as a pastor was one completely devoted to God.
Heroes of the Faith — Mary Webb, pioneer for female missionaries
Mary Webb (1779–1861) was a Baptist pioneer who founded the first female missionary society in the United States. Born on
Heroes of the Faith — Frances Havergal, English hymn writer
Frances Havergal (1836—1879) was an English hymn writer who wrote songs such as “Take My Life and Let it Be,”
Heroes of the Faith — Samson Occom, Mohegan missionary
Samson Occom (1723–1792) was a prominent Mohegan missionary who ministered to New England Indians. This year is the 300th anniversary of