Life Laid Down: A Brief Memoir of Fannie M. Arthur
Overview
This volume affirms Ironside’s conviction that the only writing more important than Christian biography is the Bible itself. His account of Fannie M. Arthur’s life combines her letters with secondary sources to produce a compelling and inspiring story. Although born in Philadelphia, she spent the formative years of her childhood in Costa Rica, as the daughter of missionary parents. When her parents moved back to the United States, Arthur’s urge to return abroad remained. After working for a publisher and attending nursing school, Fannie Arthur transitioned into mission work in Honduras. During one of her return trips, she died in Guatemala, ending a life of devotion to God, but inspiring a future generation of mission efforts.Ironside’s captivating storytelling and makes this the perfect volume for anyone interested in Christian biography and the history of missions.
Product Details
- Title: Life Laid Down: A Brief Memoir of Fannie M. Arthur
- Author: H. A. Ironside
- Publisher: Loizeaux Brothers
- Publication Date: 1917
- Pages: 87
About H. A. Ironside
H. A. Ironside one of the twentieth century’s greatest preachers, was born in Toronto, Canada on October 14, 1876. Though his education stopped with grammar school, his fondness for reading and a retentive memory put his learning to use. His scholarship was recognized in academic circles when he received honorary degrees from Wheaton College and Bob Jones University and was invited as frequent lecturer at Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Ironside was appointed to the boards of numerous Bible institutes, seminaries, and Christian organizations. He also served as director of the Africa Inland Mission. Ironside preached widely throughout the United States and abroad. He served as pastor of Moody Memorial Church from 1930 to 1948, and during his lifetime, he preached more than 7,000 sermons to over 1.25 million listeners.
Sample Pages from the Print Edition
- Title: A Life Laid Down: A Brief Memoir of Fannie M. Arthur (Treasury of Truth No. 107)
- Author: Harry A. Ironside
- Publisher: Loizeaux Brothers
- Print Publication Date: 1917
- Logos Release Date: 2009
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Biography › Christian biography--Arthur, Fannie M
- Resource ID: LLS:LIFELAIDDOWN
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T07:25:35Z
H. A. Ironside (1876–1951) is one of the twentieth century’s greatest preachers. He has received honorary degrees from Wheaton College and Bob Jones University and was frequently invited to lecture at Dallas Theological Seminary.
After a serving as a Salvation Army officer for a brief period, Ironside joined the Plymouth Brethren and started what would become a highly successful itinerant ministry of preaching and teaching. He served as pastor at Moody Memorial Church from 1930 to 1948, and preached more than 7,000 sermons during his lifetime.
Harry A. Ironside produced close to 100 major books and pamphlets, mainly on expository and prophetic themes. He was a major figure in the popularizing of dispensationalism among American evangelicals and for the most part followed the views of the Scofield Reference Bible. Ironside’s first-edition commentaries, most-loved sermons, addresses, lectures, and tracts are available in The Works of H. A. Ironside (65 vols.).