Spencer Houghton Cone (1785-1855) is a name unknown in the secular world and not well known to the Christian community, but a name known to God from all eternity. In fact, this is the name of a man destined to be one of his chosen vessels, gifted and raised up to accomplish great things for the kingdom of God. Alongside others, Spencer Cone faced the challenges of his day such as the contentious issue of slavery, the need to encourage missionary endeavour, and the accuracy of Bible translation. In all situations he contended for the Faith with conviction and commitment. A natural leader, he occupied a position of prominence on every committee or in every organization of which he was a part.

This is the life story of a wonderful man of God who lived through troubled times as a pastor in New York. It is about a marvellous conversion, overcoming hardships through faith, the power of preaching, and the influence of a godly life. Spencer Cone loved Christ and devoted himself fully to his service. This book is an inspiring read of one of whom the world was not worthy.


John Thornbury is a Southern Baptist minister with a doctorate in Ministry, a BA and a Masters degree in Theology. He has been a minister since 1954 and has served his current church, Winfield Baptist Church, Union County, Pennsylvania, USA since 1965. He has also had a local radio ministry for twenty-eight years. He was a founding member of American Baptist Evangelicals, PA, for which he wrote the doctrinal statement. He is the author of many publications, including God sent revival: the story of Asahel Nettleton and the second Great Awakening, Help us to pray and, most recently, System of Bible Doctrine, all published by Evangelical Press. He is married and has two children.