Footsteps In A Parish: An Appreciation Of Maltbie Davenport Babcock As A Pastor (1908)

by John Timothy Stone

Book Overview

""Footsteps In A Parish: An Appreciation Of Maltbie Davenport Babcock As A Pastor"" is a book written by John Timothy Stone and published in 1908. The book is a tribute to Maltbie Davenport Babcock, who was a renowned pastor and hymn writer during the early 20th century. The author, John Timothy Stone, was a close friend and colleague of Babcock and provides a firsthand account of his life and work.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Babcock's life and ministry. The first chapter provides a brief biography of Babcock, detailing his upbringing and education. The following chapters delve deeper into his work as a pastor, including his preaching style, his relationships with his congregants, and his involvement in the community.One of the central themes of the book is Babcock's commitment to social justice and his advocacy for the poor and marginalized. Stone describes how Babcock worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those around him, both within his parish and beyond. He also highlights Babcock's talent as a hymn writer, including his most famous composition, ""This is My Father's World.""Overall, ""Footsteps In A Parish"" is a heartfelt tribute to a beloved pastor and community leader. It offers a unique perspective on the life and work of Maltbie Davenport Babcock, and provides valuable insights into the role of the church in early 20th century America.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: 1164648985
• ISBN13: 9781164648987
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"