Faith Cook

Faith Cook is among the most loved of modern British Christian authors. Her mainly biographical works have inspired and delighted thousands. But how did she become interested in her subjects and what has Faith herself read and most appreciated over the ye

Newly-jacketed biography | A story of persevering faith in new and difficult situations

I, starting up, the light did spy,

And to my God my heart did cry …

And when I could no longer look,

I blest His name that gave and took.’

Sailing to th

Kneeling down on the hard wooden scaffold Jane turned to Feckenham who stood by her. “Shall I say this Psalm?” she faltered. Overcome with emotion … he simply said, “Yea”. Jane then began to repeat Psalm 51 in English, David’s great prayer of contrition.

Our Hymn Writers and Their Hymns traces the development of the hymn from the early Christian church to the present day and helps us better understand the history and tradition of Christian singing.



Biographies include:

· Isaac Watts

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Nine short, inspiring biographies of lesser–known Christians who made a difference. Perhaps best known is Patricia St John (the final chapter) to whom Mrs Cook pays a personal and moving tribute to someone who showed such kindness. As William Philip (St G