Glorified Fasting

“STAND FAST, AND hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle .... Comfort your hearts; and stablish you in every good word and work .... Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word; of the Lord may have free course, and be GLORIFIED, even as it is with you.” II Thess. 2:15, 17; 3:1. FASTING, like PRAYER, is a part of the word of God. To dispute this would be as foolish as denying water is wet. Shall we “STAND FAST” on this IRREVOCABLE “TRADITION,” which we have been taught in the WORD, since it is indisputably a part of the WORD of God? Let us pray that it will “have free course, AND BE GLORIFIED,” in its proper place in order that JESUS may receive more glory and honor from His children. The purpose of this volume is to popularize, perhaps one of the most downtrodden of all Biblical subjects, and assist in the author’s small way to reestablish this part of the Gospel, bringing it out in all its glorious aspects. We are dealing with a tremendous portion of the Word—able to open up an avenue to tremendous power and glory with JESUS for the mutual welfare of His body, and the bringing of a mighty last day revival. By the proper utilization of fasting, praying, crying and mourning for souls, and by going into the FASTING-PRAYER without a selfish motive, many pillars of the FAITH can pull together in this travail to such an extent that when tragedy, destruction, persecution, and the rest of the last-day signs approach us more closely, we will have at our disposal a most effective weapon to carry us through for the glory of Jesus. It is NOT the purpose of this book, or any of the other articles on the subject of fasting, to leave an impression that this practice is the Scriptural cure-all for spiritual, moral and bodily complaints. Emphasis is given the subject for the purpose of quickly enlightening God’s people who seem to be “falling away” from the old-time faith, and to prevent the unhappy drift towards modernism that is so sweeping the land. We do not emphasize fasting for the purpose of bragging, or for such great merit that it would be boasting before our God, but we are pressing it forward with such tempo so that the children of the Bridegroom will become more quickly and fully prepared for the closing of this Holy Spirit dispensation. This work has grown to such an extent, we have had to give up the revival auditorium. The author is devoting his entire time to the work of fasting, even discontinuing most of the traveling speaking engagements, in order to assure it greater success and promotion over the world for the mutual welfare of Christendom and the Kingdom of God. To make it even easier to grasp, the author has gone to additional expense in constructing drawings, diagrams and charts for numerous cuts to bring forth quickly through the eye-gate, this precious vital truth of orthodox Christianity. May the reader be blessed by them. This was done solely for the purpose of glorifying our most lovable Jesus. In the name of Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we, therefore, dedicate this work to Jesus. May it bring praise and honor of Him. Revelation 22:17-21.

This book by Franklin D Hall covers some valuable advice on the benefits of fasting. in addition it teaches the correct way to enter and break a fast. It also shows the health benefits of fasting that allowed a you longer healthier life. MGA Brown Author "The Power of Positive Choice"

Along with many others of the depression era healers, Franlin Hall grew up in rural poverty and was deeply religious. Initially he was with the Methodist church but their stance against healing forced him elsewhere. During the depression and World War II he travelled as an independent evangelist. In 1946, he published a brief book entitled "Atomic Power with God through Prayer and Fasting." The book, which provided detailed information on the methods and benefits of fasting, was an immediate success and brought Hall considerable fame. According to Hall, all of the major evangelists began following his fasting regime and miracles erupted everywhere. Many observers of the early revival years agreed, as one said, "Every one of these men down through the years followed Franklin Hall's method of fasting." "Gloried Fasting" further explores the significance of fasting for Christians and provides vivid testimonials from those transformed by their experiences with fasting.

“And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you:” To obtain the “power,” the commandment given to us by Jesus: “Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem (your present city) until ye be endued with power from on high” (Luke 24:49) must be obeyed. Many Christians claim the experience of Acts 2:4, but they have not attained the experience provided for in Luke 24:49. The progress so far is fine, but the deceiver still has many of us lulled to sleep, deluded, and self-satisfied, far from the goal Jesus intended for us to reach. I once owned an airplane, but owning an airplane and getting the motor going so it will take off with its own power are two different things. If you have the Holy Spirit, He still may not have sufficient sway in your life for you to have the advanced experience of power and the gifts of the Spirit. Many do not seek God far enough, and in quite the right manner to allow the Holy Spirit to exert His power, even though He has been received. Every evidence points to the fact that the early church and apostles put into practice what the church has failed to do today. Therefore, they had an experience that overshadows ours. Every single new testament church was founded in fasting and prayer. Acts 14:23. After Jesus said, “I send the promise of the Father upon you” He also told them, “Tarry . . . until ye be endued with power.” Where there is a lack of perfection and refinement among God’s people, as there is today, this power and the gifts of the Holy Spirit cannot very well be received by prayer alone. (If they can be received in this manner, I ask, where are they? Even in the days of the apostles, they too, found it necessary at times to employ this method to arrest the flesh and become refined in order to receive this power. They were in a state of perfection that far exceeded ours today. We believe many put into practice the prophet’s-length fast and obtained the power and gifts. Without following their example and deeds, we are without their mighty experiences. Consecrated fasting acts as a refining fire to the saint of God, and enables him to become purified and cleansed to such an extent he can obtain the power and the gifts of the Spirit. It actually requires a further process of purification and sanctified living to obtain and retain the gifts of the Spirit than otherwise. The best means of reaching that goal is to do as Paul asked us to do, follow him “in fastings often.” This volume endeavors to take what has generally been overlooked, and reveal, perhaps for the first time in detailed form, the secret of the early church. It is made so simple and easy of accomplishment that anyone can have an experience as dynamic as those of any of the apostles and followers of Jesus Christ.

Treatise on religious fasting, with many graphic illustrations and diagrams and 100 reasons why we should fast. This book, which provided detailed information on the methods and benefits of fasting, was an immediate success and brought the author considerable fame. According to him, all of the major evangelists began following his fasting regime and miracles erupted everywhere. Many observers of the early revival years agreed, as one said, "Every one of these men down through the years followed Franklin Hall's method of fasting."

Fear and hatred stalk the world today. No one knows to what use men will put the newly discovered force of atomic energy. Many other devices of power would bring to pass the signs preceding the second coming of Christ as foretold in Luke 21:26: “Men’s hearts failing them for fear, for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.” And the cause of it all is the sad fact that man’s spiritual development has lagged far behind his scientific development, with his many inventions and discoveries of the physical forces of nature. Spiritually and emotionally, mankind as a whole is not far removed from the jungles, and is therefore, incapable of handling the forces of nature that science has unleashed. Physical power, sufficient to disintegrate the entire world, is at the fingertips of a few, but there has been almost no development of spiritual power to control it. We have been wandering in the wilderness. This spiritual power is actually within the reach of all followers of Christ. It is not so much that it has been forgotten, but rather that it has never been taught and learned. “The message of the Gospel is the power of God unto Salvation.” Rom. 1:16. But we have overlooked a certain fundamental part of the Gospel message. The writer shall endeavor to present a spiritual atomic power far greater than the physical force of all the atoms in the universe. Jesus Christ has made this power available to all His people, who will follow His Gospel pattern.

Joseph W. Williams examines the changing healing practices of pentecostals in the United States over the past 100 years, from the early believers to the later generations of pentecostals and their charismatic successors.

"There was a fencing master who never lost a duel. His movements were so swift, his aim so true, and his skill so astounding, that he was a source of amazement to all who beheld him in action. However, his secret was simple. Before any duel or engagement was entered into he, of course, would practice faithfully for hours. In addition, he would fast from seven to ten days." From Glorified Fasting Also in this edition is "Fasting: Atomic Power with God"