A Century of Gospel-Work; A History of the Growth of Evangelical Religion in the United States Containing Full Descriptions of the Great Revivals of the Century, Personal Sketches of Eminent Clergymen, Narratives and Incidents of Christian Work, Accounts of (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 Excerpt: ...It may seem to some almost ludicrous that after the scenes of spiritual distress described from day to day in his journal, he should, days after, say cautiously, "A revival of religion is begun in Nassau." But is not this better than a light, shallow, trifling, and we might say profane handling of the things of the Spirit? If the Holy Spirit is indeed present, in the two-fold work of revival, giving life to dead souls, and giving more life where life exists, is it a matter for levity? for merely fleshly excitement? Should it not awe us into silence, or cause us to rejoice with trembling? SOURCES OF SUCCESS. 307 Dr. Nettleton died the 16th of May, 1844. Shortly before his death he said, "If I could see the pilgrims, scattered abroad, who thought they experienced religion under my preaching, I should like to address them. I would tell them that the great truths of the Gospel appear more precious than ever; and that they are the truths which now sustain my soul." CHAPTER VI. REVIVAL WORK OF CHARLES G. FINNEY. A Passion tor Winning Souls--Mr. Finney's Great Influence--The Evangelist Prop, erly an Ordained Minister of the Gospel--About "Unpaid" Preaching--" Don't Hurt the Pastors"--Need of Evangelists--Unimpressive Services--Life at Adams--Conversion to Christ--Inward Struggles--The Precious Promises--Peace--Filled with Joy--A Retainer from the Lord Jesus Christ--Mr. Finney Begins his LifeWork--Souls Converted--The Village Aroused--The Work Spreads-i-Revival in a Prayer-Meeting--The Sinner Must Yield--Prayer for the Sick--"A Revival Revived"--Licensed to Preach--The Opposer Struck Down--A Whole Settlement Un dcr Conviction--" The Lord Taught me to Read"--Mr. Finney's Manner of Preaching--A Judge's Opini...