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(1828-1917) Andrew Murray was one of four children, raised in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa. He was educated in Scotland and spent three years of theological study in Holland. He returned as a missionary and minister to his native land. He began pastoring in a remote village, but even at this early stage of ministry, his writing career was blossoming. As a preacher, he consistently drew large crowds and led many to trust Christ. Murray endured many trials and sickness throughout his life, but these experiences gave him a deep understanding of prayer, meditation and patiently waiting upon the Lord. He would go on to write a number of classics on these subjects, which remain popular to this day. Murray and his wife, Emma, were hospitable and opened their home to many. When revival came to South Africa, he almost quenched it because he was concerned that emotionalism would prevail and cause chaos. But he soon learned that God was doing a similar work, as He was in America. Murray would also serve as the first president of the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Fellowship). His books include The Prayer Life, The Deeper Christian Life, and Abide in Christ.

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