(1813–1887) was a prominent American Congregationalist minister, social reformer, and one of the most influential public speakers of the 19th century. He championed abolition, women’s suffrage, and numerous humanitarian causes, becoming widely known for his vivid, compassionate preaching style. His long pastorate at Plymouth Church in Brooklyn made him a national figure whose moral influence extended well beyond the pulpit.

(1753–1827) was an English Anglican clergyman and beloved evangelical preacher, long known as the “Star of the West”. He is best remembered for his Poor Man’s Commentary and Poor Man’s Morning and Evening Portions, which offered a simple, affectionate exposition of Scripture. Hawker’s writings are marked by deep devotion to the person and work of Christ and a strong emphasis on God’s grace.

(1826–1910) was a renowned Scottish Baptist preacher and one of the greatest expositors of the English-speaking world. His eloquent, Christ-centered sermons earned him the title “the prince of expositors.” His multi-volume Expositions of Holy Scripture remains a classic of devotional and homiletic literature.

(1773–1858) was a German Catholic priest who later became a Protestant pastor and one of the most influential missionary leaders of his time. After a turbulent early ministry marked by conflicts with church authorities, he devoted himself to evangelism, pastoral care, and training ordinary Christians for missionary service. From his base in Berlin, he founded the Gossner Mission, which sent hundreds of lay missionaries around the world and continues its work today.

(1874–1917) was a Scottish evangelist, teacher, and chaplain whose deep spiritual insight left a lasting mark on 20th-century Christian devotional life. He is best known for My Utmost for His Highest, compiled after his death by his wife, Biddy, from the stenographic notes she took during his lectures. Though his earthly ministry was brief, his Christ-centered teaching continues to inspire millions toward wholehearted discipleship.

(1870–1960) was an American missionary, devotional writer, and cofounder of the Oriental Missionary Society with her husband, Charles Cowman. She is best known for the beloved devotional Streams in the Desert, compiled from her reflections during her husband’s illness. Her writings, marked by deep comfort and faith in God’s grace, have encouraged generations of readers around the world.

(1868-1944) was a 19th-century Scandinavian devotional writer and Lutheran pastor known for his warm, practical approach to Christian encouragement. He authored Alone With Jesus, a widely circulated book of brief meditations emphasizing quiet trust, humility, and daily fellowship with Christ. Though details of his life are sparse, his writings enjoyed broad devotional use for their simplicity, tenderness, and deeply personal tone.

(1843–1919) was a Canadian-born Presbyterian pastor and the founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA), a movement emphasizing global missions and the deeper spiritual life. After influential pastorates in Louisville and New York City, he devoted himself to training and sending workers around the world. A prolific author and hymn writer, Simpson shaped evangelical spirituality through his teaching on Christ’s sufficiency, healing, and consecrated service.

(1769–1853) was an English Congregational minister and one of the most respected preachers of the early 19th century, renowned for his clear, practical, and warmly devotional sermons. He served for over sixty years at Argyle Chapel in Bath, where his preaching drew large congregations and his published sermons reached readers across Britain and America. Jay’s works, including Morning and Evening Exercises, helped shape evangelical devotional life through their simplicity, insight, and heartfelt piety.

(1483–1546) was a German theologian and Augustinian monk whose challenge to church practices—most famously through his Ninety-Five Theses—sparked the Protestant Reformation. He translated the Bible into German, wrote influential catechisms and hymns, and emphasized salvation by grace through faith. Luther’s teaching reshaped Western Christianity and left a profound, enduring impact on theology, culture, and religious freedom.

(1834–1892) was an English Baptist preacher whose powerful oratory earned him the title “The Prince of Preachers.” Called to London’s New Park Street Chapel at just nineteen, he soon drew thousands weekly and oversaw the construction of the Metropolitan Tabernacle. A prolific author as well as a pastor, Spurgeon produced sermons, commentaries, devotional works, and the beloved Morning and Evening, leaving a profound mark on evangelical Christianity.

(1845–1932) was a German-born American Lutheran pastor, educator, and devotional writer who served congregations in the Midwest. He authored several religious books and manuals, including Daily Exercises for Christian Living and works on catechism and Bible teaching, noted for their clarity and pastoral warmth. Pasche’s writings reflected his deep commitment to grounding everyday Christian life in Scripture, prayer, and practical faithfulness.

(1691–1781) was an English Roman Catholic bishop and devotional writer who played a central role in sustaining English Catholicism during a time of persecution. He is best known for devotional classics such as The Garden of the Soul and Meditations for Every Day in the Year. Challoner shaped Catholic spiritual life for generations through his clarity, warmth, and unwavering faith.

(1740–1786) was a German Lutheran pastor, teacher, and devotional writer whose works emphasized God’s presence in nature and daily life. His best-known book, Reflections on the Works of God, offered warm, accessible meditations blending natural observation with heartfelt Christian faith. Sturm’s gentle, reverent style made him one of the most widely read devotional authors in late-18th- and early-19th-century Europe.

(c. 1860s–early 1900s) was an American devotional writer whose gentle, reflective meditations appeared in religious periodicals and gift books. She is best remembered for Between the Lights, a collection of spiritual reflections marked by tenderness, simplicity, and consolation. Her writings reveal a quiet, steady faith that resonated deeply with readers seeking comfort and encouragement.

(1840–1912) was an American Presbyterian pastor and one of the most popular devotional writers of his generation, cherished for his tender, practical spiritual counsel. He authored more than 60 books—including Morning Thoughts, In Green Pastures, and The Master’s Blesseds—all marked by simplicity, compassion, and deep pastoral warmth. Miller’s writings profoundly shaped late-19th- and early-20th-century devotional life, offering gentle guidance for Christian living in the home and in everyday relationships.