Henry Clay Trumbull

1830 – 1903

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Henry Clay Trumbull was an American Christian writer, pastor, and Civil War chaplain whose books shaped generations of believers. After his conversion at fourteen, he devoted his life to ministry—first as a Sunday school leader, then as chaplain of the Tenth Connecticut Regiment, narrowly escaping capture several times during the war. Following the war he became editor of The Sunday School Times, turning it into one of the most influential evangelical publications of the era. He wrote classic works such as Hints on Child Training, Friendship: The Master Passion, and The Blood Covenant, blending practical wisdom, biblical depth, and vivid storytelling. Trumbull’s writing influence leaders like Spurgeon and Moody, and his legacy continues today through his clear, warm, and spiritually helpful books.