The Life Of George Matheson (1907)

The Life of George Matheson is a biographical work written by Donald Macmillan in 1907 that tells the story of the Scottish theologian, writer, and minister George Matheson. Matheson was born in Glasgow in 1842 and was blinded at the age of 18. Despite his disability, he excelled academically and went on to become a minister in the Church of Scotland. He is perhaps best known for his hymn ""O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go.""The book covers Matheson's life from his early years through his education, ministry, and personal struggles. It explores his deep faith and his commitment to social justice, as well as his relationships with his family and colleagues. The book also delves into Matheson's writings, including his published works and his personal journals.Overall, The Life of George Matheson provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a remarkable figure in Scottish religious history. It offers insight into Matheson's life, his work, and his enduring legacy as a theologian and writer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.