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The Revival We Need
MR. SMITH?S book, 'The Revival We Need,' for its size is the most powerful plea for revival I have ever read. He has truly been led by the Spirit of God in preparing it. To his emphasis for the need of a Holy Spirit revival I can give the heartiest amen. What I saw of revival in Korea and in China is in fullest accord with the revival called for in this book.
It is most timely that Mr. Smith has called attention to man effort and man method in modern revival. If we all had faith to wait upon God in intense believing prayer there would be genuine Holy Ghost revival, and the living God would get all the glory. In Manchuria and China, when we did nothing else than give the address and let the people pray, and kept out of sight as far as possible, we saw the mightiest manifestations of Divine power.
It is most timely that Mr. Smith has called attention to man effort and man method in modern revival. If we all had faith to wait upon God in intense believing prayer there would be genuine Holy Ghost revival, and the living God would get all the glory. In Manchuria and China, when we did nothing else than give the address and let the people pray, and kept out of sight as far as possible, we saw the mightiest manifestations of Divine power.
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Oswald J. Smith
122 books55 followersOswald Jeffrey Smith was a Canadian pastor, author, and missions advocate. He founded The People's Church in Toronto in 1928. He was a leading force in Fundamentalism in Canada.
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April 14, 2023This books is inspired.
The scenes from past Revivals generate a hunger and thirst for God to DO IT AGAIN !
This book is filled with quotes from past Revival leaders such as Finney and many other true Men of God who brought the Power of the Holy Spirit with them wherever they went.
My main take away from this book is that the Flesh has such a strong hold on us and must be constantly put to death!
The last part of the book is Oswald's journal of his Prayer meetings and preaching services with the impact on the souls the Lord committed to his care.
Revival always begin by confession of Sin! Usually preceded by heavy conviction.
Unless and until we have this conviction from above into the souls of men. women and children we cannot experience Revival !
The scenes from past Revivals generate a hunger and thirst for God to DO IT AGAIN !
This book is filled with quotes from past Revival leaders such as Finney and many other true Men of God who brought the Power of the Holy Spirit with them wherever they went.
My main take away from this book is that the Flesh has such a strong hold on us and must be constantly put to death!
The last part of the book is Oswald's journal of his Prayer meetings and preaching services with the impact on the souls the Lord committed to his care.
Revival always begin by confession of Sin! Usually preceded by heavy conviction.
Unless and until we have this conviction from above into the souls of men. women and children we cannot experience Revival !
July 20, 2023
I read Jonathan Goforth's introduction to this book and knew I had to read it. This is a powerful, convicting book and I'm so thankful I read it. Here's what Goforth wrote:
"MR. SMITH'S book, 'The Revival We Need,' for its size is the most powerful plea for revival I have ever read. He has truly been led by the Spirit of God in preparing it. To his emphasis for the need of a Holy Spirit revival I can give the heartiest amen. What I saw of revival in Korea and in China is in fullest accord with the revival called for in this book..........Had I the wealth of a millionaire I would put "The Revival We Need" in every Christian home on this continent and confidently look for a revival which would sweep round the world."
JONATHAN GOFORTH. Toronto, May 5, 1925
"MR. SMITH'S book, 'The Revival We Need,' for its size is the most powerful plea for revival I have ever read. He has truly been led by the Spirit of God in preparing it. To his emphasis for the need of a Holy Spirit revival I can give the heartiest amen. What I saw of revival in Korea and in China is in fullest accord with the revival called for in this book..........Had I the wealth of a millionaire I would put "The Revival We Need" in every Christian home on this continent and confidently look for a revival which would sweep round the world."
JONATHAN GOFORTH. Toronto, May 5, 1925
April 10, 2023
this book is life changing. i cannot even properly write a review. all i can say— is if you love Jesus, this book is for you.
March 22, 2025
Great book to read to see the testimony of revival from Oswald Smith. Short read but very good.
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