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Amos R. (Amos Russel) Wells

1862–1933

Best known as a prolific religious writer and longtime editor, he produced an astonishing range of practical books, poems, and devotional works aimed at everyday readers. His writing is direct, encouraging, and rooted in the energetic Protestant culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Sunday-School Success

Sunday-School Success

by Amos R. (Amos Russel) Wells

About the author

Born in Glens Falls, New York, in 1862, Amos Russel Wells was an American editor, author, and teacher. Library of Congress authority data identifies him as Amos R. (Amos Russel) Wells, 1862–1933, and notes that he graduated from Antioch College in 1883.

Wells is especially associated with religious publishing and with the Sunday School Times, where he became widely known as an editor and writer. He published extensively across several genres, including devotional literature, Bible-study helps, verse, children’s writing, and practical Christian guidance, leaving behind a very large body of work.

His books reflect a clear, accessible style and a strong interest in moral and spiritual formation. For listeners and readers today, his work offers a window into the everyday faith, habits, and uplifting self-improvement literature of his era.