The History of Revivals of ReligionWilliam Allen |
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| Foreword |
| The greatest need of the world and the Church today is a mighty manifestation
of the Spirit of God. Before the days of the Finney revivals there were
only 200,000 church members in the United States. When Finney ended his
ministry, over three million had joined the churches.
The greatest days of the Church have been the days of revival. Nothing can take its place. The best that man can do does not meet the need. Only as God comes upon the scene in revival power are the problems solved. I know of only one or two Bible Schools where a course of study is offered on the History of Evangelism and Revival, and nothing is more needed. Moreover, there are hardly any text books on the subject. I am glad, therefore, that Mr. Allen has attempted to meet this need. I sincerely pray that this new book on the history of revivals will stir and awaken the Church throughout the world, and lead to the greatest outpouring of the Spirit we have yet seen. There is nothing more important for our day and generation and I heartily commend it. OSWALD J. SMITH. The Peoples Church, Toronto, Canada. |
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