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Charles Grandison Finney was an American religious leader and minister, born on August 29, 1792, and died on August 16, 1875. Known for his preaching and religious reform activities during the Second Great Awakening, Finney is considered one of the key figures in the American religious revival movement.

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Famous Charles Grandison Finney Quotes

“The reason why wicked men and devils hate God is, because they see Him in relation to themselves. Their hearts rise up in rebellion, because they see Him opposed to their selfishness.”

Men Heart Reason Hate Devil Relation Selfishness Reason Why Wicked Rebellion Wicked Man Hate God

Book:Lectures to Professing Christians

Source: Lectures to Professing Christians

“A state of mind that sees God in everything is evidence of growth in grace and a thankful heart.”

Mind Heart States Growth Grace Evidence State Of Mind Thankful Heart Thank You God Gratitude To God

Author:Charles Grandison Finney

“Nothing tends more to cement the hearts of Christians than praying together. Never do they love one another so well as when they witness the outpouring of each other's hearts in prayer.”

Wells Heart Christian Together Prayer Praying Witness Praying To God Love One Another Cement Prayer Life God Prayer Christian Prayer I Pray To God Love Prayer Praying Together

Book:Lectures on Revivals of Religion

Source: Lectures on Revivals of Religion

“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.”

Ifs Heart May Real Soul Christian Spirit Desire Prayer Praying Expected Revival Groaning Hearts Desire

Author:Charles Grandison Finney