Letters of William Still: With an Introductory Biographical Sketch
- ISBN-10
- 0851513786
- ISBN-13
- 9780851513782
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 192
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1984
- Publisher
- Banner of Truth
- Author
- William Still
Description
A selection of pastoral letters to his people at Gilcomston South Church of Scotland, Aberdeen, where the author ministered for more than fifty years.
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