Smith Wigglesworth (8 June 1859 – 12 March 1947), often referred to as ‘the Apostle of Faith,’ was one of the pioneers of the Pentecostal revival that occurred a century ago. He was influential in the early history of Pentecostalism.
The Apostle of Faith who was a plumber, learned to read after he married Polly; she taught him to read the Bible. He often stated that it was the only book he ever read, and did not permit newspapers in his home, preferring the Bible to be their only reading material.
There were numerous claims of divine healing during Wigglesworth’s ministry. Many people said they were cured of cancer by Jesus Christ through him. The Apostle of Faith largely believed his ministerial success was due to his speaking in tongues.