History of Revivals

Revival By Martyn Lloyd-Jones / Crossway Books & Bibles Revival is the lifeblood of a vital church. Without the fervor revival brings, the church cannot accomplish its mission in the world. Yet today's church is rife with apathy. How can revival be rekindled? Clearly and forcefully, Dr. Lloyd-Jones describes the circumstances which produced past revivals, discerns why each generation needs revival, and shows how revival will come about today. 316 pages, paper from Crossway.

Praying Together for True Revival By Jonathan Edwards / P & R Publishing Extraordinary times call for extraordinary prayer. Conditions in the church and society today add urgency to Jonathan Edwards's appeal to Christians to unite in prayer "for those great effusions of the Holy Spirit" which advance God's kingdom. This book makes accessible Edwards's classic treatise on corporate prayer, An Humble Attempt... T. M. Moore has divided the work into thirteen chapters, added introductory remarks and subheadings, and concluded each chapter with questions that promote understanding and spur us to prayer.

Experiencing Revival By Charles Finney / Whitaker House Publishers Like hundreds of bubbling undergroung springs, revivals are waiting to burst forth in churches and communities across the nation. They can either become fountains of life or dry up before they can even break the surface. What will make the difference? In this book, author Charles Finney, who led hundreds of thousands to faith in Christ, shows how you can experience revival in your own life. Also, find out what you can do to bring a revival in your community and around the world. Contents Include: Preface; How to Start a Revival; When to Expect a Revival; Preparing the Heart for Revival; The Spirit of Prayer; Prevailing Prayer; The Prayer of Faith; Prayer Meetings; Hindrances to Revivals; Winning Souls Requires Wisdom; How to Aproach Sinners; The Necessity of Union; Directions to Sinners; False Comforts for Sinners; Instructions to Converts; Be Filled with the Spirit; Epilogue: Five Things a Christian Needs; About the Author