Memorial of Rev. Wm; A. Hallock, D.D.—A life of steadfast faith and service
This nonfiction biography chronicles the life of Dr. William A. Hallock, the first secretary of the American Tract Society, and the quiet, persistent work that built a national publishing ministry for Christian readers.
This edition presents a portrait of a pastor whose home life shaped a generation of scholars, ministers, and readers. It traces his theological grounding, his practical piety, and the way his personal example fueled a broad tract-distribution network that reached communities across the country.
- A look at Hallock’s family life, education, and ministry in Plainfield that nurtured character, discipline, and a mission-minded approach.
- How he blended pastoral care with publishing work, mentoring hundreds of young people and guiding moral and spiritual inquiry through published works.
- The rise of the American Tract Society, its systematic district distribution, and the impact of tract literacy on churches and communities.
- Reflections on his legacy and the enduring influence of his faith, leadership, and devotion to Christian outreach.
Ideal for readers of religious history, biographical studies, and those interested in the roots of American Christian publishing and mission work.