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The Original Memoirs of Charles G. Finney

This book offers an intimate look into the life and spiritual journey of Charles G. Finney, a prominent figure in the Second Great Awakening. It includes his thoughts on revivalism, religious experiences, and his impact on American Christianity. more

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Charles Grandison Finney
Charles Grandison Finney

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. more

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“The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came. Anticipate your battles; fight them on your knees before temptation comes, and you will always have victory.”

“We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power. We have a great deal of activity, but we accomplish little; many services but few conversions; much machinery but few results.”

“Oh! men and brethren, what would this heart feel if I could but believe that there were some among you who would go home and pray for a revival men whose faith is large enough, and their love fiery enough to lead them from this moment to exercise unceasing intercessions that God would appear among us and do wondrous things here, as in the times of former generations.”

“Oh, my brothers and sisters in Christ, if sinners will be damned, at least let them leap to hell over our bodies; and if they will perish, let them perish with our arms about their knees, imploring them to stay, and not madly to destroy themselves. If hell must be filled, at least let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go there unwarned and unprayed for.”