The writer of this outstanding book divides his material into two parts: history and pastoral practices. The first section, consisting of seven chapters, deals with revival sketches throughout the ages. He covers most of the well know revivals but includes many American revivals that are mentioned only rarely in other literature.
In the second part he offers advice to pastors regarding handling evangelistic and revival meetings and counselling converts. An excellent well-written masterpiece, penned by someone who experienced revival first-hand.
Chapters:
Chapter 1 - The day of Pentecost and the Apostolic Age
Chapter 2 -The Great Reformation - 16th-17th centuries
Chapter 3 - The Great Awakening - 18th century, about 1740
Chapter 4 - The Revival Epoch about 1800
Chapter 5 - The Revival Epoch about 1800 - continued
Chapter 6 - The Revival Epoch about 1800 - continued
Chapter 7 - The Revival Epoch about 1800 - continued
Chapter 8 - 'Prepare ye the way of the Lord'
Chapter 9 - Brief Appeals
Chapter 10 - Revival Conversations between a pastor and inquirers
First published in 1859. 476 pages.
In the second part he offers advice to pastors regarding handling evangelistic and revival meetings and counselling converts. An excellent well-written masterpiece, penned by someone who experienced revival first-hand.
Chapters:
Chapter 1 - The day of Pentecost and the Apostolic Age
Chapter 2 -The Great Reformation - 16th-17th centuries
Chapter 3 - The Great Awakening - 18th century, about 1740
Chapter 4 - The Revival Epoch about 1800
Chapter 5 - The Revival Epoch about 1800 - continued
Chapter 6 - The Revival Epoch about 1800 - continued
Chapter 7 - The Revival Epoch about 1800 - continued
Chapter 8 - 'Prepare ye the way of the Lord'
Chapter 9 - Brief Appeals
Chapter 10 - Revival Conversations between a pastor and inquirers
First published in 1859. 476 pages.
