In the Day of Thy Power: The Spiritual Principles of Revival

by Arthur Wallis

Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down! Millions have prayed that, and pray it now. In the Day of Thy Power is filled with plentiful quotations from eyewitnesses of revival and with inescapable biblical authority for such times of refreshing . . . from the presence of the Lord. It unfolds the conditions by which God still comes, as in apostolic days, with mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God. This first book of Arthur Wallis, written in 1956, was an immediate success when first published and has become a classic on the subject of revival.

Genres: Christian

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

Arthur Wallis (1922-1988)was an itinerant preacher and bible teacher. His ministry had a particular emphasis on revival, prayer, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the ‘restoration’ of the church. He had deeply impacted by accounts of the Revival that took place on the Isle of Lewis in 1949 which he visited. His book In the Day of Thy Power (Christian Literature Crusade: 1956) was the fruit of this visit and his subsequent studies. He wrote some eleven books on themes promoting the Christian life, and traveled widely (in particular to the USA, Australia and New Zealand).

Shortly before his death, he asked for no other memorial than “fruit in people’s lives”. Those who had the privilege of knowing him testify to the lasting impact that Arthur made upon them. His vision for revival is as fresh and as relevant now as it ever was. His book, God’s Chosen Fast (Kingsway: 1968) is the acknowledged classic on the topic of fasting, whilst his book The Radical Christian (Kingsway: 1981) which was his most difficult to write continues to call the Christian to live the dynamic life of Jesus.

Reviews

[Daunavan Buyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is phenomenal. It took me a while to read because I didn’t want to skim it. Each chapter was filled with rich scriptural references, stories, quotes, and inspiration. This book stirred something in me and I’m excited to see what comes next when I apply a lot of these principles with others pursuing wholeheartedly revival.

[Aaron Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I've read all year. The Holy Spirit's inspiration in Arthur Wallis' writing is evident. This is more than a book on revival, it's a book on seeking closeness with the Lord, on plowing our hearts to prepare for the rain of His righteousness, on preparing our bodies to be vessels for the power of the Spirit, on preserving the Church from judgment for unfruitfulness; it's a call to love, to life, to zeal; it's a powerful rebuke, an exhortation, and an encouragement. It filled my heart with a craving for a revival and a certainty that it will come, if we continue seeking it in prayer, holiness and love. Highly recommend.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for Christians that have a heart to see God receive His due glory while we await Jesus' return. Combining historical accounts of revival with practical applications for sowing into forthcoming moves of Holy Spirit, this writing is packed full of Biblical truths that spoke directly to my inner man. Encouraging, convicting, confirming, and challenging all at the same time, I begrudgingly returned the library copy I borrowed. I must now purchase a copy of my own. I am grateful that a 2010 reprinting keeps this book accessible to our generation.

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book.

One of the best books On spiritual matters I have ever read. It is on par with EW Kenyon’s. “In His Presence” my other favorite Christian book. In The Day of Thy Power should be slowly read and digested. So much meat in here. I will definitely reread it again!!!

[Tim Plett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great and deeply convicting book.

[Shola Mene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every believer must read this

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful. Thought-provoking. Convicting. A call to arms for those seeking revival.

[Ken Peters · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’d long been reluctant to read this book as it sat on my shelf for many years after I received it as a gift. Quite honestly, I’m skeptical of the idea that the classic idea of “revival” is God’s strategy for reaching the world for Christ. I’ve always felt that such a view tilts too much toward an attractional evangelistic model rather than the missional act of going out into the world as Jesus commanded us to do. But when a friend of mine who is very fruitful at making disciples and planting churches raved about this book, I decided to give it a try. As I began, it didn’t take long to see that the author was extremely thorough and very well-acquainted with the Bible. And though I was sometimes a bit uneasy with what seemed like prophetic interpretations of passages, I also sometimes found those explanations quite compelling. By the end, this book made two important impressions on me: the relevance of revival isn’t exclusive to attractional evangelism, and persistent prayer is essential to any form of evangelism. In fact, this book gave me a greater desire to grow in prayer as the author challenged and inspired me regarding what God wants to do through us in this world. I’m glad I finally read it.