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The Apostle of Faith: The Life and Legacy of Smith Wigglesworth

Wigglesworth's theology was centered on a simple, uncompromising trust in God's Word. He is famously quoted as saying, "Only believe!" and "I am moved by what I believe," rather than by feelings or sight. His ministry was built on four central principles: the Word of God. Consume the Word until it consumes you. Believe the Word. Act on the Word. smith wigglesworth

He believed that divine healing was a literal part of the atonement, as accessible as the forgiveness of sins. This led to a style of ministry that was often described as aggressive; he was known to physically strike people in areas of pain, claiming he was "hitting the devil" rather than the person. The Apostle of Faith: The Life and Legacy

Wigglesworth’s early years were marked by hardship; he began working in fields and factories as young as six, leaving him without a formal education. He was converted at a Methodist revival at age eight and later became a plumber by trade. A significant turning point occurred when he married Mary Jane "Polly" Featherstone, a preacher with the Salvation Army , who taught him to read using the Bible—the only book he would permit in his home for the rest of his life. Consume the Word until it consumes you