Charles Finney, founder of the Second Great Awakening, witnessed over 2.5 million souls come to Christ through his personal ministry in 1800's America. Nearing the end of his life, Finney reflected on his past revival experiences in a series of letters where he candidly described things he wished he did differently and made suggestions for other ministers experiencing or promoting revivals.
This valuable book illustrates insights on revival from a man who experienced it for decades and afterward was honest enough to share what he learned along the way.
Charles Grandison Finney was a Presbyterian minister who became an important figure in the Second Great Awakening. His influence during this period was enough that he has been called "The Father of Modern Revivalism".
In addition to becoming a popular Christian evangelist, Finney was involved with the abolitionist movement and frequently denounced slavery from the pulpit.
Finney was known for his innovations in preaching and religious meetings, such as having women pray in public meetings of mixed gender, development of the "anxious seat" (a place where those considering becoming Christians could come to receive prayer), and public censure of individuals by name in sermons and prayers. He was also known for his use of extemporaneous preaching.
No man in his day and generation was more signally blessed of God in winning souls than Charles G. Finney. Thousands and tens of thousands in this and other lands were brought to Christ through his instrumentality. It is hoped that this brief study of his life and labors may stimulate others to renewed effort in seeking to bring men to a saving knowledge of Him who is our Redeemer and Lord.
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