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A. C. (Augustus Charles) Thompson
1812–1901
A 19th-century clergyman and popular religious writer, he devoted much of his work to prayer, consolation, hymnody, and the history of Christian missions. His books range from reflective titles like The Better Land and The Mercy-Seat to larger historical studies such as Moravian Missions and Protestant Missions.
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Memorial of Mrs. Lucy Gilpatrick Marsh delivered June 22, 1868.
by A. C. (Augustus Charles) Thompson
About the author
Born in 1812 and living until 1901, he wrote steadily across the nineteenth century under the name A. C. Thompson, publishing sermons, devotional books, hymn collections, and mission histories. Surviving bibliographic records connect him with works including Songs in the Night, The Better Land, The Mercy-Seat, Moravian Missions, and Protestant Missions.
His writing shows two strong sides: a pastoral voice meant to comfort readers in times of illness, grief, or prayer, and a deep interest in the story of global Christian missions. Records for his later publications also connect him with Eliot Church in Boston, where several sermons and memorial addresses were delivered.
Today he is remembered less as a novelist than as a prolific religious author whose books tried to instruct, encourage, and widen readers' sense of the Christian world. For listeners interested in nineteenth-century devotional literature or mission history, his work offers a clear window into the concerns and language of his era.