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William Arthur
1819–1901
A widely read Methodist writer and preacher, he drew on missionary experience in India and years of church leadership to write about faith, revival, and the life of the church. His books reached a broad readership in the 19th century, especially The Tongue of Fire.
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About the author
Born in Ireland in 1819, William Arthur became a Wesleyan Methodist minister and later built a reputation as an author as well as a preacher. Early in his career he served as a missionary in India, an experience that shaped much of his later outlook and writing.
After returning from India, he took on major roles within the Methodist movement in Britain and Ireland. He was known not only for preaching and public speaking, but also for clear, energetic religious writing that connected personal faith with the wider mission of the church.
Arthur is best remembered for books such as The Tongue of Fire, along with other works on Christianity, missions, and public religious life. He died in 1901, leaving behind a body of writing that helped make him one of the better-known Methodist authors of his generation.