Gipsy Smith: His Life and Work

by Gipsy Smith

About the author:
Rodney "Gipsy" Smith (31 March 1860- 4 August 1947) was a British evangelist who conducted evangelistic campaigns in the United States and Great Britain for over 70 years. He was an early member of the Salvation Army and a contemporary of Fanny Crosby and G. Campbell Morgan.

This interesting read was first published in 1901, and is in the public domain. This edition includes an Active Table of Contents.

Genres: Biography

237 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1902

About the author

Rodney "Gipsy" Smith - a British evangelist who conducted evangelistic campaigns in the United States and Great Britain for over 70 years.

Reviews

[Nikolas Larum · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this book as part of my ongoing research for my next Gypsy Spy novel. Originally published in 1901, it is the autobiography of Rodney Smith penned when he was just forty year's of age and still had 30+ years of ministry ahead of him. The simplicity of the composition and archaicness of some of its language is part of its charm. Mr. Smith's retelling of his life and missions up to the time of publication is honest and without guile. I found myself laughing frequently and near tears often as his tenderhearted presentation of the Gospel shines through the retelling of his life. The challenges he faced as an underprivileged, uneducated, tent-dwelling, caravan-travelling English Gypsy boy who desired nothing more than to preach the Gospel were many indeed. How the Lord worked through this dedicated and humble servant is inspiring to say the least.

Smith was involved in much of the revival work occurring through the early years of the Salvation Army and the different Methodist and Weslayan outreaches that were occurring in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The dedication of men and women such as himself is a tremendous reminder of the need and cost of reaching others for Christ. If you are interested in evangelistic work, church history, or English Gypsy culture at the turn of the last century then this book is for you.

[Jeanette Davis · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought this book was more about what Gypsy Smith did and less about about what God did through him. I actually couldn't finish reading it.

[Adrian Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first pages about the death of his mother are very moving. Somehow the pages about his later missions lack the same impact.

[D McManus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book about someone who truly gave their life to sharing the gospel and the love of Jesus Christ

[Charles Smith]

A beautiful book about a trophy of Grace for the Lord Jesus Christ. His life is what God can do thru a person who is totally in love with God. Should be mandatory reading for every Christian to learn about this evangelist whose life covers from Victorian England to the Atomic Age. He was the last of the great Evangelists.