Author Description

Agnes Grahame, Deaconess: A Story Of A Womans Work For Christ And His Church (1879) is a biographical account of the life and work of Agnes Grahame, a deaconess who devoted her life to serving God and the church. The book is written by M. A. M. and provides a detailed description of Grahame's early life, her conversion to Christianity, and her decision to become a deaconess. The book also covers Grahame's training and education as a deaconess, her work in various church organizations, and her efforts to establish new deaconess institutions. The author also explores the challenges and obstacles that Grahame faced in her work, including opposition from some members of the church and the wider community. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of the deaconess movement and the role that women can play in serving God and the church. The book provides a compelling portrait of one woman's dedication and commitment to her faith and her community, and offers insights into the history of the deaconess movement in the late 19th century.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.