The Faithful Elder: A Memoir of David M. Wilson (1860) is a biographical book written by Joshua Noble Danforth. The book tells the story of David M. Wilson, an elder of the church who lived during the mid-19th century. The author recounts Wilson's life, detailing his upbringing, his conversion to Christianity, and his service to the church. The book also provides insight into the religious and social climate of the time, as well as the challenges and triumphs that Wilson faced in his role as an elder. Throughout the book, Danforth emphasizes Wilson's unwavering faith and his commitment to serving his community. The Faithful Elder is a rich and engaging portrait of a remarkable man and an important period in American religious history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.