Andrew Murray (1828-1917) was a South African pastor, teacher, and prolific Christian author whose devotional writings have influenced generations of believers. A leader in the Dutch Reformed Church, Murray devoted much of his life to teaching about prayer, holiness, and the deeper spiritual life. His many books-including Abide in Christ, With Christ in the School of Prayer, and The Power of the Blood of Jesus-remain widely read as classic works of Christian devotion and spiritual reflection.