The World Aflame: The Welsh Revival Lessons for Our Times

by Rick Joyner

For the short period of time that it lasted, The Welsh Revival was, in many ways, the greatest that the church has ever witnessed. Never has a region been so quickly or radically transformed for righteousness, or the world so impacted. The fire of this revival was so intense that when letters or newspaper stories about it were read in other parts of the world, revival would break out there too.

Today, almost a century later; those who just read or hear the story are still moved with conviction, hope and the inevitable question: Will God do it again? Yes! The purpose of this book is to review the events and lessons from one of the greatest moves of God of all time, in order to prepare for one that is even greater.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Christianity, Christian Living, Church History, Christian

158 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1993

About the author

Rick Joyner is the founder and executive director of MorningStar Ministries and Heritage International Ministries and is the Senior Pastor of MorningStar Fellowship Church. He is the author of more than forty books, including The Final Quest, A Prophetic History, and Church History. He is also the president of The Oak Initiative, an interdenominational movement that is mobilizing thousands of Christians to be engaged in the great issues of our times, being the salt and light that they are called to be. Rick and his wife, Julie, have five children: Anna, Aaryn, Amber, Ben, and Sam.

Reviews

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fascinating read about the Welsh revival in the early 1900s. It contains great examples to follow in future revivals and also great lessons to learn from for the future. It’s an important reminder of and call to being prepared for revival and building our foundation on Jesus Christ alone.

[Amanda Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book on revival. I started it during Lent. Even though it’s a short book and the chapters are also short, you can really chew on a chapter for weeks at a time. It gave such great insight in to not only what the Welsh Revival was, how it started, how it was sustained, how it spread, and how it eventually ended… but also how we can use that today and pursue personal revival for ourselves and our home churches. Revival is close to my heart and I really enjoyed this book. God touched me multiple times while reading it.

[Amy Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I cried through this entire book. This book was so stirring and so compelling. It is very obvious to me that the Holy Spirit moved in such a profound way that even reading about it feels like He is released all the more. I think everyone should read this book!

[Krokokongha Dio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great one

[Justin Nichols · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.1/5 -- Really good book. I would've liked to read some more notes and details of the Welsh revival: things that happened during and particularly more reasons for its decline and the state Wales was in just a few years after it. Also would've appreciated some more tie-in's from his vision at the end... Similarities/differences, scriptural backing, etc.

But overall, I enjoyed reading about an incredible time in the Church's history-- how God was given room to work in unbelievable ways, changing a whole country for years (and many of the people for eternity). It definitely inspires me to not only seek Him more deeply and wholeheartedly, but to also choose and walk in more authentic humility, as I know that's part of the bedrock of revival, unity, and healthy relationships.

Solid, solid stuff!

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a student of revival so this book was perfect for me. I learned so much! The great Welsh revival spread all over the globe, like sparks exploding from a bonfire. God used children and teens like never before. This revival sparked the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles at the turn of the 20th century. Great read.

[Dad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book,everyone should read as soon as posible, it will explain a lot about what we're going thru right now and future!

[Mcebo Michael Metfula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful experience of God's move. Not the showmanship of the 21st century.