His writings are as fresh today as when he was alive. Buried in a small cemetery in Akron, his tombstone simply and appropriately reads, "A Man of God." He left behind many books that continue to give Christians encouragement and guidance. Tozer was 66 when he died of a heart attack on May 12, 1963. And although he would inspire millions with his preaching and writing, he was given very little education during his childhood.Ī. TozerĪiden Wilson Tozer was born Apon a small farm in Western Pennsylvania, the third of six children. TozerĬrucified Life: How To Live Out A Deeper Christian Experience by A.W. The Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God by A.W. One of his books: The Pursuit of God, has had over 1 million copies sold world-wide. He was a prophet in his day and his writings are even more influential in our day. Tozer's materials are a mainstay in Evangelical churches in our day and he is one of the most quoted authors. Tozer and spoke of him as one of the most influential voices in the Church in America. Leonard Ravenhill was a close friend of pastor and writer A. He sought for God's honor with the zeal of Elijah and mourned with Jeremiah at the apostasy of God's people. Tozer lived in the presence of God he saw clearly and he spoke as a prophet to the church. He was involved in the missionary alliance movement for most of his pulpit life. For 31 years A.W.Tozer was pastor of Southside Alliance Church in Chicago. A "20th-century prophet" many called him during his lifetime.
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