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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

“Why will God's creatures sin against his throne? Can there be such madness in beings gifted with reason's light?”

Reason Light Sin Creatures Madness Thrones Gifted

Book:So great salvation: evangelistic messages

Source: So great salvation: evangelistic messages

“Revival is a renewed conviction of sin and repentance, followed by an intense desire to live in obedience to God. It is giving up one's will to God in deep humility.”

Giving Desire Sin Humility Giving Up Conviction Intense Obedience Repentance Revival Desire To Live Obedience To God

Author:Charles Grandison Finney

“When the church finds its members falling into gross and scandalous sins, then it is time for the church to awake and cry to God for a Revival of Religion.”

Fall Church Sin Cry Members Awake Gross Revival Scandalous

Book:Lectures on Revivals of Religion

Source: Lectures on Revivals of Religion

“Sin is the most expensive thing in the universe. Nothing else can cost so much.”

Christian Universe Sin Cost Christian Inspirational Expensive

Author:Charles Grandison Finney

“Every moment of your lives you are exerting a tremendous influence, that will tell on the immortal interests of souls around you. Are you asleep, while your conduct is exerting such an influence?”

Soul Moments Interest Sin Influence Compromise Immortal

Author:Charles Grandison Finney