In this biographical sketch, Asa Cummings provides a personal and emotional account of the life and ministry of Reverend Edward Payson, a prominent figure in the American Congregationalist movement in the early 19th century. Combining anecdotes and reflections with excerpts from Payson's writings and sermons, Cummings paints a portrait of a man deeply committed to his faith and his community. This work has been selected by scholars as being...