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The Evangelization of the World in this Generation

This book delves into the various methods and strategies employed in the dissemination of religious faith across different cultures and societies during the contemporary period. more

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John Mott
John Mott

John Mott, born on May 25, 1865, and died on January 31, 1955, was an influential American figure in the fields of religion and education. Limited information is available, but Mott is known for his work with the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and his promotion of the youth movement globally. more

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“Let methods be changed, therefore, if necessary, that prayer may be given its true place. Let there be days set apart for intercession; let the original purpose of the monthly concert of prayer for missions be given a larger place; let missionary prayer cycles be used by families and by individual Christians.”

“The Church has not yet touched the fringe of the possibilities of intercessory prayer. Her largest victories will be witnessed when individual Christians everywhere come to recognize their priesthood unto God and day by day give themselves unto prayer.”

“From the day of Pentecost until the present time, it has been necessary to be of one accord in prayer before the Spirit of God will work with mighty converting power.”

“Prayer does not mean that I am to bring God down to my thoughts and my purposes, and bend his government according to my foolish, silly, and sometimes sinful notions. Prayer means that I am to be raised up into feeling, into union and design with him; that I am to enter into his counsel and carry out his purpose fully.”