William A. Spicer (1865-1952) is remembered as a man of the people, inspiring confidence by his periodical reports of mission experiences in the Review and Herald for 50 years. WEWMM 178.1
Elder Spicer led out in developing many new mission stations on several continents. Between 1900 and 1940, except for four years (some say two), Elder Spicer was supervising or inspecting the rapidly expanding world mission program. As secretary and president of the General Conference, an editor of the Review, and general field secretary of the General Conference, Elder Spicer found a wide opportunity to serve. His numerous published works include Our Day in the Light of Prophecy, Miracles of Modern Missions, and The Hand That Intervenes. WEWMM 178.2