The armies of the Lamb: The spirituality of Andrew Fuller

by Andrew Fuller

Andrew Fuller was a man whose active life was devoted to the work of God. His paramount desire was to be true to the Scriptures. Fuller had a deep concern for sinners and was untiring in his evangelistic endeavours and support of missions. In The armies of the Lamb Fuller's rich spiritual life is seen first-hand through a selection of his letters, some never before published. Editor Michael Haykin presents Fuller to a twenty-first century audience with a freshness that encourages personal spiritual renewal--something Fuller so longed for in his time.

Genres: Theology, History, Church History, Biography

306 pages, Paperback

First published January 4, 2002

About the author

Andrew Fuller (6 February 1754 – 7 May 1815) was an English Particular Baptist minister and theologian. Known as a promoter of missionary work, he also took part in theological controversy. Fuller is best known in connection with the foundation of the Baptist Missionary Society, to which he for the most part devoted his energies.

Reviews

[Tori Samar · Rating 4 out of 5]

“If we were in a proper spirit, the question with us would not so much be ‘What must I do for God?’ as ‘What can I do for God?’”

Andrew Fuller was a godly Christian, pastor, and friend. He founded the missionary society whose first missionary was none other than William Carey, the father of modern missions. This collection of letters provides a good glimpse of Fuller’s spiritual temperament and priorities. He is one of my pastor’s heroes for good reason.

[Connor Longaphie · Rating 5 out of 5]

to summarize the personality of Andrew Fuller i would say that he was a man driven by his low view of man, high view of God, and extraordinary offer of salvation. If all Christians were as devoted and driven as Fuller we would be living in a time of great revival for sure.

[Tom James · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a must-read for all Baptists who wish to know more about Baptist history while absorbing good devotional material that nourishes one's soul. Andrew Fuller helped to pull the English Baptists out of a theology that was a virtual straitjacket to evangelism without falling into the Arminianism that later evangelicals did. Fuller's passion for evangelism helped provide the theological foundation that led to the modern missionary movement. A friend of William Carey, the first Baptist missionary to India, he was also involved in sending Carey and other missionaries abroad. The book consists of a series of letters that Fuller sent out to his associates. The letters consist in biographical material, theological commentary, spiritual exhortation, and encouragement. Highly recommended.

[Garrett Walden · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction to Fuller and an inspiring collection of letters highlighting his piety.

[Karl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful insights into this man's life and ministry.

[Mark Nenadov · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent collection of Fuller's letters and excerpts of his letters. I regard it as a helpful and well-organized introduction to his life.