A revival may be expected when Christians have a spirit of prayer for a revival. That is, when they pray as if their hearts were set upon it. When Christians have the spirit of prayer for a revival. When they go about groaning out their hearts desire. When they have real travail of soul.
Charles Grandison FinneyEffective prayer is prayer that attains what it seeks. It is prayer that moves God, effecting its end.
Charles Grandison FinneyThere is a fear of the Lord which is the beginning of wisdom, which is founded in love. There is also a slavish fear, which is a mere dread of evil, and is purely selfish.
Charles Grandison FinneyThere can be no revival when Mr. Amen and Mr. Wet-Eyes are not found in the audience.
Charles Grandison FinneyIf the presence of God is in the church, the church will draw the world in. If the presence of God is not in the church, the world will draw the church out.
Charles Grandison FinneyA revival may be expected when Christians have a spirit of prayer for a revival. That is, when they pray as if their hearts were set upon it. When Christians have the spirit of prayer for a revival. When they go about groaning out their hearts desire. When they have real travail of soul.
Charles Grandison Finney