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Excerpt from Revivals and Revival Work The subject matter of this little volume was prepared originally as a new chapter for the authors work on Homiletics and Pastoral Theology, and, as here produced, was printed from plates made for that work. Owing to this fact, the form of its present appearance is different from what it otherwise would have been, and the foot notes, some of which refer to the preceding chapters of the larger work, necessarily appear in this volume. Of course, an exhaustive treatment of so important and broad a subject as that which forms our title would be impossible within the limits of so small a volume as this. Trusting, however, that, with all its imperfections, it will be found to contain some inspiring thoughts for devout readers, and some valuable hints and suggestions to those who aspire to be useful in winning souls, this unpretentious contribution to the literature of revivals is now commended to the Christian public by The Author. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Revivals: How and When? 83. - We must secure Christian co-operation, 86. - The special interference of God, 87. - We must engage earnestly in personal work for the impenitent, 89. - Personal conversation is essential, 89. - How God blessed the mothers, 91. - The Princess Alice, 92 - Dr. D'Aubigne's conversion, 93. - God's professed children may require faithful admonition, 95. III. How to reach young men, 100 - First experience in a vacant church, 101. - The young Gallio, 102. - First experience as a pastor, 104 - Young men in cities, 106. - Religious young men must influence their companions, 108. - Seven young men, 109 - Worldly young men attracted, 110 - Mind was awakened. A general interest was excited, 114 - Worldly young men converted, 114 - The young skeptic, 116. - The account of a daily paper, 119 - A remarkable communion service, 121. - A report of General Assembly on the peculiar features of the work, 122 - The testimony of converts, 123. IV. How can young men be kept? -128. - Young men should be brought into the church, 129. V. Evangelistic meetings, 133. - How converted men are led to take part in the meetings, 135. - The angry merchant, 135. - But why not be content with one good week-night meeting? 136. - The conversion of President Garfield, 137. - A description of our Evangelistic meetings in the "New York Independent," 138. - But it is said, "Why not leave this same work to be done privately?" 142 - Should we not always cherish the Spirit of God? 143. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Revival and After the Revival In the many-sided social kingdom, Where men live out the hidden mysteries of the soul in busi ness, in politics, in literature, we see the same al ternations, the swing from zeal to apathy, from apathy to zeal, from diligence to indolence, and back again to diligence. Fluctuation is the law of all human affairs. There are ups and downs in all things. Homes have them. Lovers learn to interpret them. The political history of every country is a history of decline and of revival. In all departments of trade revivals occur. Whether they are normal or abnormal, whether necessary steps in a universal progression or reao tions from a culpable neglect, the fact remains that every-where human nature is familiar with move ments known as revivals; and wise men recog nize, study, and utilize these phenomena that the greatest good may come out of them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A History of American Revivals IT IS the purpose of the present volume to furnish within modest limits a Simple and straightforward account of the great revivals and revival movements characteristic of our national religious history. For obvious reasons every revival and every individual associated with revival history could not receive men. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Revival and the Pastor The early Christian fathers abound in sim ilar representations, and almost rival the holy apostles in fervency of expostulation. At all times prior to the Reformation there were orders and individual ministers regarded as peculiarly qualified to arouse the Church and to awaken sinners. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Revivals of Religion: Their Theory, Means, Obstructions, Uses and Importance; With the Duty of Christians in Regard to Them Revivals of Religion are of the highest importance, involving spiritual interests for time and eternity. The greatest force of argument, is hardly sufficient to do them justice, and secure the attention they deserve. They need to be discussed in every rank and condition of society, that the scattered light of experience and observation may be collected to a focus, and made effective in arousing the friends of God to suitable action. But nearly all the works upon the subject, now in circulation, are from the same general source, and are based and executed in subordination to a system of theological technicalities, for which many have little sympathy. While they contain much that is excellent, they err in attributing to God what properly belongs to man. With this, some of them advocate other errors scarcely less dangerous. Their generic cognomen is, "New Divinity." Unlike the system just named, it attributes almost every thing to man. He has "natural ability," it is said, to repent, to convert himself, to change his own heart, to love God, &c. Thus the two extremes meet, and figure in the same volume. Yet, notwithstanding this hypothetical jangling, truth and light are seen flashing in every direction. But they are so intermingled with these conflicting errors, they fail of the gracious influence that might otherwise be exerted. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Times of Refreshing: A History of American Revivals From 1740-1877, With Their Philosophy and Methods Amid the whirl of the revival scenes of this day, it would be difficult, if not impossible, to write an abiding history of these times. That can better be done in the perspective of other days. That has not been attempted. The practical aim of furthering the gospel by giving a report of its triumphs has been steadily held in view. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Revival Sketches and Manual: In Two Parts IT is now more than thirty years since it struck me that a concise history of revivals from about the beginning of the nineteenth century might be accept able to the churches, as a sort of Christian manual to help the cause of pure and undefiled religion in the present and in the generations following. Having come upon the stage just at the commencement of that memorable epoch, and witnessed many revivals, I was moved to inquire whether the duty of attempting to gather and arrange-the materials for such a history to the praise of sovereign redeeming mercy devolved upon me. I consulted Dr. Griffin on the subject, than Whom few men had larger experience in revivals. He encouraged me to go on, and I made some collection of the narratives, which were within my reach. But I soon became convinced that to do any thing like justice to the glorious theme, Within reasonable lim its, was a task beyond my powers, and for which I then could not command the time. As professional and public duties soon became more exacting and arduo'us, I dismissed the subject, and there the matter rested for more than twenty years. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.