Three Score and Ten

by Vance Houston Havner

Publisher:

Fleming H. Revell

, 1973

Overview

In Threescore and Ten, Vance Havner looks back on his lifetime of devotion to the Lord, gathering his memories and impressions and making some penetrating observations along the way. The great evangelist recalls the simple joys of a country boyhood...the lively "old-time" revivals each summer...preaching for the first time at age twelve...the call to the itinerant ministry...marriage to Miss Sara Allred-lifetime companion and co-worker...over fifty years of preaching God's Word at church revivals, Bible conferences, youth rallies and other meetings all over the United States...and sprinkled throughout his recollections the reader will find spiritual and ethical truths, words of down-to-earth advice and admonition, homey stories and a touch of humor. From his vantage point of a lifetime of simple faith and dedication to the Lord, Vance Havner comments on some of the changes that have taken place since the days of the horse and buggy and urges every Christian to heed the unchanging message of the Bible. He emphasizes throughout Threescore and Ten that although times change God's Word remains the same, and His truths apply to every age. About the Author Vance Havner (1901-1986) began preaching as a young boy and continued in the work over the course of his life. Havner pastored small country churches, preached to large city churches, prepared sermons for countless preachers, and wrote over 35 books. In 1973, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association named Havner the "Preacher of the Year." Havner's unique sense of humor and his ability to phrase truths with brilliant poignancy make him one of the most endeared preachers of the 20th century.

Product Details

• Title: Three-Score and Ten
• Author: Vance Houston Havner
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell
• Print Publication Date: 1973
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Christian living
• ISBNs: 9780800705787, 0800705785
• Resource ID: LLS:WS_18D8F4F47BFE4578BE70BB2F4EB8EB64
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-09-19T21:43:34Z

About Vance Houston Havner

Vance Houston Havner was born October 17, 1901, in the Western North Carolina locality of Jugtown. Though his ministry eventually took him to major cities throughout America, Dr. Havner maintained a love for the quiet and simple ways of his more rural past. His academic experience began at Hog Hill, Jugtown’s schoolhouse. Later, he attended schools such as South Fork Institution, and Boiling Springs High School, which later became Garner-Webb College. He also attended Catawba College, Wake Forest University, and Moody Bible Institute. Dr. Havner’s first pastorate was at the Salem Baptist Church in Weeksville, North Carolina. While serving at Salem Baptist Church, the first of his 38 books was published, By the Still Waters. In 1934, Havner went to Charleston, SC to serve as pastor of the First Baptist Church. Later, he was called to an itinerant ministry of evangelism and conference speaking, and it was in this capacity that his greatest contributions were made. His influence extended to a national level, but Dr. Havner’s approach was always to minister where God directed, regardless of the size of the church. His appeal and influence transcended denominational lines, and he spoke to many different groups of people. In addition to preaching in many of America’s most influential churches, Dr. Havner was a highly sought speaker for conferences at places such as Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He frequently spoke at both state and national meetings of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 1973, he was named “Preacher of the Year,” by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Protestant leaders from many denominations called Havner, “The Dean of America’s Revival Preachers.” His unique sense of humor endeared him to many, and Havner could choose the right words to express a truth like no other communicator. He was truly gifted with an ability to phrase a thought in such a way, as to drive home a point with absolute effectiveness. Though Dr. Havner died in 1986, his influence for Christ continues.