William Young Fullerton
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William Young Fullerton ( 8 March 1857 -17 August 1932) was a Baptist
preacher, administrator and writer. He was born in Belfast
, Ireland. As a young man, he was influenced by the preaching of Charles Spurgeon
, who became his friend and mentor. Fullerton served as President of the Baptist Union and Home Secretary of the Baptist Missionary Society
. He was a frequent speaker at Keswick Convention
s. His published works include biographies of John Bunyan
, Charles Spurgeon, James William Condell Fegan and Frederick Brotherton Meyer
; missionary histories and devotional writings. He also compiled several hymnals. He is remembered for his hymn entitled "I Cannot Tell", which he set to the traditional Irish melody "Londonderry
".
He died at Bedford Park
, Middlesex, at the age of 75.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon: the prince of preachers (1934)
C.H. Spurgeon: a biography (1920)
Christ and men: Studies in the human side of the Christian life (1900)
The Christ of the Congo River (1928)
The Christly life: a study of the Christian graces and how to attain them (1930)
Frederick Brotherton Meyer: a biography (1929)
Fronded palms: a collection of pointed papers on a wide range of subjects (1884)
God's high way: old ideals and new impulses (1919)
J. W. C. Fegan: a tribute (1931?)
John Bunyan (1932)
The legacy of Bunyan (1928)
Life's dusty way: old failures and new ideals (1918)
New China: a story of modern travel, with C.E. Wilson (1910) New China : A story of modern travel [digitized by University of Hong Kong Libraries, Digital Initiatives, "China Through Western Eyes."
The practice of Christ's presence (1919)
The romance of Picairn Island (1923?)
Souls of men: studies in the problems of the church of today (1927)
Baptist
Baptists comprise a group of Christian denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers , and that it must be done by immersion...
preacher, administrator and writer. He was born in Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, Ireland. As a young man, he was influenced by the preaching of Charles Spurgeon
Charles Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a large British Particular Baptist preacher who remains highly influential among Christians of different denominations, among whom he is still known as the "Prince of Preachers"...
, who became his friend and mentor. Fullerton served as President of the Baptist Union and Home Secretary of the Baptist Missionary Society
Baptist Missionary Society
rightBMS World Mission is a Christian missionary society founded by Baptists from England in 1792. It was originally called the Particular Baptist Society for the Propagation of the Gospel Amongst the Heathen, but for most of its life was known as the Baptist Missionary Society...
. He was a frequent speaker at Keswick Convention
Keswick Convention
The Keswick Convention is an annual gathering of evangelical Christians in Keswick, in the English county of Cumbria.- History :The Keswick Convention began in 1875 as a catalyst and focal point for the emerging Higher Life movement in the United Kingdom. It was founded by an Anglican, Canon T. D....
s. His published works include biographies of John Bunyan
John Bunyan
John Bunyan was an English Christian writer and preacher, famous for writing The Pilgrim's Progress. Though he was a Reformed Baptist, in the Church of England he is remembered with a Lesser Festival on 30 August, and on the liturgical calendar of the Episcopal Church on 29 August.-Life:In 1628,...
, Charles Spurgeon, James William Condell Fegan and Frederick Brotherton Meyer
Frederick Brotherton Meyer
Frederick Brotherton Meyer , a contemporary and friend of D. L. Moody and A. C. Dixon, was a Baptist pastor and evangelist in England involved in ministry and inner city mission work on both sides of the Atlantic...
; missionary histories and devotional writings. He also compiled several hymnals. He is remembered for his hymn entitled "I Cannot Tell", which he set to the traditional Irish melody "Londonderry
Londonderry Air
Londonderry Air is an air that originated from County Londonderry in Ireland. It is popular among the Irish diaspora and is very well known throughout the world. The tune is played as the victory anthem of Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games. "Danny Boy" is a popular set of lyrics to the...
".
He died at Bedford Park
Bedford Park, London
Bedford Park is a suburban development in west London, England. It forms a conservation area that is mostly within the London Borough of Ealing, with a small part to the east within the London Borough of Hounslow. The nearest underground station is Turnham Green .-History:It can be justly described...
, Middlesex, at the age of 75.
Selected Works by William Young Fullerton
At the sixtieth milestone: incidents of the journey (1917)Charles Haddon Spurgeon: the prince of preachers (1934)
C.H. Spurgeon: a biography (1920)
Christ and men: Studies in the human side of the Christian life (1900)
The Christ of the Congo River (1928)
The Christly life: a study of the Christian graces and how to attain them (1930)
Frederick Brotherton Meyer: a biography (1929)
Fronded palms: a collection of pointed papers on a wide range of subjects (1884)
God's high way: old ideals and new impulses (1919)
J. W. C. Fegan: a tribute (1931?)
John Bunyan (1932)
The legacy of Bunyan (1928)
Life's dusty way: old failures and new ideals (1918)
New China: a story of modern travel, with C.E. Wilson (1910) New China : A story of modern travel [digitized by University of Hong Kong Libraries, Digital Initiatives, "China Through Western Eyes."
The practice of Christ's presence (1919)
The romance of Picairn Island (1923?)
Souls of men: studies in the problems of the church of today (1927)