Revival

Psalm 85

Psalm 85

… Thou lovest to see thy children happy with that best of happiness which centres in thyself, therefore revive us, for revival will bring us the utmost joy. The …

Roads Cleared

Isaiah 57:14

… you will refuse Christ? "Ah," says one, "but I know a little about revival meetings and conversions. Don't you know what a lot were converted and what …

My Comfort In Affliction

Psalm 119:50

… We receive by them spiritual revival and health and, therefore, comfort flows in to us. It would not be wise to pray to be altogether delivered from trial …

Psalm 29

Psalm 29

… Whatever truth there may be in this assertion, we know from higher authority, that providence promotes the parturition of the hind, by awakening her fears, and agitating her …

Seekers Directed and Encouraged

Jeremiah 29:13

… Beware of a false religious excitement—of being borne up with religious gas as some are, inflated like balloons by a revival, only to burst, by-and-by …

Later Services at the Music Hall

… I value a discourse, not by the approbation of men, nor by the ability manifest in it ; but by the effect produced in comforting the saint, and awakening …

The Strait Gate

Luke 13:24

… They have never passed the thre-shold—they have never found shelter in Christ—albeit they may have felt wonderfully excited at a revival meeting, and sung as …

Exposition of the Doctrines of Grace

… Why, sirs, in the history of the Church, with but few exceptions, you could not find a revival at all that was not produced by the orthodox faith …

The Minister’s Fainting Fits

… Whirled from off our feet by a revival, carried aloft by popularity, exalted by success in soul-winning, we should be as the chaff which the wind driveth …

The Uses of Anecdotes and Illustrations

… Even this awakening prelude must have in it that which is worthy of the occasion; but if it is not up to your usual average in weight of …

The Ploughman

… Be not satisfied with revival services, and stirring appeals, but preach the doctrines of grace so as to bring out the full compass of covenant truth. Ploughing has …

Psalm 39

Psalm 39

… Life may inspire an innocent attachment, awakening our sympathy...Life is a scene in which we often descry a verdant and luxuriant spot, teeming with health, and ease …

Lecture III: The Uses Of Anecdotes And Illustrations.

… Even this awakening prelude must have in it that which is worthy of the occasion; but if it is not up to your usual average in weight of …

Psalm 127

Psalm 127

… When they die in infancy, awakening parents. 2. When they go home from Sunday school carrying holy influences. 3. When they become converted. 4. When they grow up …

The War of Truth

Exodus 17:9

… I have been much gratified of late to hear that there is a revival in the ranks of Christ’s church; here and there I hear of great …

Psalm 14

Psalm 14

… Discourse to promote revival. I. Frequent condition of the church, "captivity." II. Means of revival—the Lord's coming in grace. III. Consequences, "rejoice," "be glad." Verse 7 …

Psalm 126

Psalm 126

… No awakening to find it "but a dream": see Isa 29:8. 3. In the endurance of their joy. The joy of dreams is soon forgotten, but this …

Psalm 67

Psalm 67

… The same principle is true in every revival of pure religion... But all this order of divine mercy has yet to be more fully seen in what is …

The Church of Christ

Ezekiel 34:26

… Then, indeed, shall we be made the rejoicing of the earth; for there is never a revival in one spot, but it shall affect others. Who shall tell …

Araunah's Threshing Floor

1 Chronicles 22:1

… trained to preach, after a discussion held upon the question, "Has the modern revival of Puritan Doctrine done more good than harm?" the affirmative was carried by a …

Effectual Calling—Illustrated by the Call of Abram

Genesis 12:5

… but by the eloquence of a speaker, or by the excitement of a revival meeting. Beware, I pray you, of that river whose source lies not at the …

The Sound in the Mulberry Trees

2 Samuel 5:24

… Even the holy Whitfield himself never stirred up such a revival of religion as God has been pleased to give now, not by his preaching did he stir …

Lecture II: Anecdotes From The Pulpit.

… The illustrious _George Whitefield_ stands, with Wesley, at the head of that noble army who led the Revival of the last century. It is not at this present …

Psalm 68

Psalm 68

… How fitting a prayer is this for the commencement of a revival! How it suggests the true mode of conducting one:—the Lord leads the way, his people …

A Bad King's Good Son

1 Kings 14:13

… miss the patter of those little feet and the sound of those sweet revival hymns that she learned at school. You will not forget what she said when …

Man Humbled, God Exalted

Isaiah 2:17

… Dear Friends, we believe, and some of us believe it very firmly, that God is going to visit our Churches with a revival. We have seen indications of …

Preparing for the Week of Prayer

Revelation 8:3

… on Saturday, "generally for the large outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the revival and extension of pure Christianity throughout the world." Now when the Church comes before …

The Security of the Church

Psalm 125:2

… He has always sought to slander any race of Christians who are the means of revival. I would not believe any minister to be eminently successful, if I …

Our Lord's Voluntary Poverty

2 Corinthians 8:9

… and inheriting the crown! I look forward, if God should ever send a revival of religion in England, not only to the time when the poor and the …

Preach, Preach, Preach Everywhere!

Mark 16:15

… Brethren, if there is to be a revival of religion it must begin at home! Our own souls must first of all be filled with holy faith and …

The Former and the Latter Rain

Jeremiah 5:24

… There is urgent need of the latter rain, the shower of revival, in which the old work shall be freshened and the first verdure shall be restored. Without …

Tearful Sowing and Joyful Reaping

Psalm 126:6

… in the South Sea Islands, the multitudes that were turned to Christ during revival seasons in our own land and in the United States, and you have proof …

'Going and Weeping'

Jeremiah 50:4

… We want to see a great enlargement of our Church, a deep and permanent revival of religion. We have had a foretaste of it, but we are sighing …

Pictures of Happiness

Psalm 144:15

… We have had no startling phenomena of revival. We have had no excitements such as have passed over different parts of the Christian world. But steadily, as though …

Good Cheer From Christ's Call and From Himself

Mark 10:46-52

… Great numbers, after revival services, are like the nine lepers—they declare that they are saved, but they do not live to glorify God! Why is this—"Were …

The Pilgrim's Longings

Hebrews 11:15-16

… Oh, beloved! if you could forget the statutes, can you ever fail to remember the songs? There has never been a revival in the church that has not …

The New Song and the Old Story

Psalm 96:1-3

… of Handel to the choicest of your operas, from the cant of our revival hymns to the catch of your last sensational songs! Yes, indeed, the people of …

A Gospel Promise

Ezekiel 36:27

… We meet with those who have been a little awakened at our Prayer Meetings and revival services. What, do you think, is the first thing we have to …

Salvation by Faith and the Work of the Spirit

Galatians 5:5

… The present revival has set all the owls hooting and you know their note— good works are in peril and virtue in jeopardy! However well meant, I believe …

The Fruitless Vine

Ezekiel 15:1-2

… When I was but young, there was a revival in our village, in New England. Mine was the hardest heart in the village; but I was found out …