Topic

Christian books on revival

9 public-domain classics on revival, free to read online in TheWay Library.

Articles

Andrew Bonar Books: M'Cheyne, Leviticus, Psalms and MoreA reading guide to Andrew A. Bonar's five books in TheWay Library: his Memoir of M'Cheyne, the mission to the Jews, Leviticus, Psalms and David Sandeman.
Best Christian Books on Revival: 15 Classics to Read FreeThe best classic Christian books on revival: Edwards, Finney, Whitefield, Wesley, M'Cheyne, Brainerd, Andrew Murray and Torrey, with where to start.
Charles Finney Books: A Guide to All 7 and Which to Read FirstA reading guide to Charles G. Finney's books: his Memoirs, Lectures on Revivals, his sermons, his lectures on holiness and his Systematic Theology.
George Whitefield Books: His Sermons, Works and MemoirsA reading guide to George Whitefield's books in TheWay Library: Selected Sermons, three volumes of his Works, and Gillies's Memoirs of his life.
George Whitefield Quotes on Christ, the New Birth and Grace35 quotes from George Whitefield, evangelist of the Great Awakening, checked word for word against his sermons and letters, with the sermon for each.
James W. Alexander Books: A Guide to All 11 and Where to StartA guide to all 11 James W. Alexander books: Thoughts on Family Worship, Thoughts on Preaching, his sermons, his letters, his father's life and more.
Jonathan Edwards Books: A Guide to All 10 and Which to Read FirstA reading guide to the books of Jonathan Edwards: his sermons, revival writings, treatises and essays, what each covers, and where to start.
Jonathan Edwards Quotes on God, Love, Heaven and True Religion37 Jonathan Edwards quotes, from his Resolutions to Religious Affections and Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, checked word for word with sources.
Octavius Winslow Books: A Guide to All 12 and Where to StartA reading guide to Octavius Winslow's books: Personal Declension, The Inner Life, Christ Ever with You, Midnight Harmonies and more, with where to start.
Octavius Winslow Quotes on Christ, Prayer, Trial and Revival40 quotes from Octavius Winslow, checked word for word against his books, on Christ, prayer, suffering, spiritual decline and the Holy Spirit, with sources.
R. A. Torrey Books: A Guide to All 40 and Where to StartA reading guide to R. A. Torrey's books in TheWay Library: prayer, the Holy Spirit, Bible study, soul-winning, sermons and The Fundamentals.
R. A. Torrey Quotes on the Bible, Christ, Salvation and Power37 R. A. Torrey quotes from 26 of his books, checked word for word, with the book and chapter for each: the Bible, Christ, salvation, soul-winning and more.
Robert Murray McCheyne Books: Sermons, Letters and the MissionA reading guide to Robert Murray M'Cheyne's books in TheWay Library: his sermons, Additional Remains, letters from Palestine and the mission to the Jews.
Who Was Andrew Bonar? M'Cheyne's Friend and BiographerThe life of Andrew A. Bonar (1810–1892), the Scottish pastor who wrote the Memoir of Robert Murray M'Cheyne and commentaries on Leviticus and the Psalms.
Who Was Archibald Alexander? Princeton Seminary's First ProfessorThe life of Archibald Alexander (1772–1851): Virginia revival preacher, Hampden-Sydney president and first professor of Princeton Seminary.
Who Was George Whitefield? Preacher of the Great AwakeningThe life of George Whitefield (1714–1770), the open-air evangelist of the Great Awakening who preached the new birth to vast crowds in Britain and America.
Who Was J. Wilbur Chapman? Evangelist, Pastor and Friend of MoodyThe life of J. Wilbur Chapman (1859–1918), the Presbyterian evangelist who worked with D. L. Moody, mentored Billy Sunday and wrote the hymn "One Day."
Who Was John Wesley? The Founder of Methodism and His MessageThe life of John Wesley (1703–1791): Epworth, Oxford, Georgia, Aldersgate, field preaching, the Methodist societies, and what he taught about holy love.
Who Was Jonathan Edwards? Pastor, Revival Leader and TheologianThe life of Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758): Northampton pastor, leader in the Great Awakening, preacher of Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.
Who Was Octavius Winslow? The Life of the Pilgrim's CompanionThe life of Octavius Winslow (1808–1878), the English-born preacher raised in New York who wrote Personal Declension and dozens of warm devotional books.
Who Was Robert Murray McCheyne? Dundee's Young Pastor of RevivalThe life of Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813–1843), the Dundee minister of holiness and revival who died at 29 and still speaks through his sermons and letters.
Charles Finney Quotes from His Memoirs, with ChaptersExact Charles Finney quotes from his Memoirs on conversion, prayer, preaching and revival, each with the chapter it comes from, so you can read it in context.
Charles Finney's Conversion: The Woods, the Office and the SpiritCharles Finney's conversion in October 1821, told in his own words from his Memoirs: the prayer in the woods, the quiet afternoon and that evening.
How to Pray by R. A. Torrey: A Chapter-by-Chapter SummaryA plain summary of every chapter of R. A. Torrey's How to Pray (1900), from the importance of prayer to its place in revival, with links to read each one free.
Memoirs of Charles Finney Summary: A Chapter-by-Chapter GuideA chapter-by-chapter summary of the Memoirs of Charles G. Finney, from his conversion in Adams, New York, through the revivals, Oberlin and England.
The Baptism With the Holy Spirit: What R. A. Torrey TaughtR. A. Torrey's teaching on the baptism with the Holy Spirit: what it is, why every believer needs it, his seven steps to receive it, and how power is lost.
The Life of David Brainerd Summary: Edwards' Book Chapter by ChapterA chapter-by-chapter summary of The Life of David Brainerd, the diary Jonathan Edwards edited, with links to read each part free and why missionaries love it.
Who Was Charles Finney? Lawyer, Revival Preacher and Oberlin TeacherThe life of Charles G. Finney (1792–1875): law student in Adams, New York, converted in 1821, revival preacher, New York pastor and Oberlin teacher.
Who Was D. L. Moody? Shoe Clerk, Evangelist, School FounderThe life of D. L. Moody (1837–1899): Northfield, a Boston shoe store, Chicago, the YMCA, the Great Fire, Britain with Sankey, and the schools he founded.
Who Was David Brainerd? Missionary to Native Americans, 1718–1747The life of David Brainerd: his conversion, expulsion from Yale, mission to Native Americans, the revival at Crossweeksung, and his death at 29.
Who Was R. A. Torrey? Evangelist, Bible Teacher, Author of How to PrayThe life of R. A. Torrey (1856–1928): Yale, his conversion, Moody Bible Institute, world evangelistic tours, Biola and The Fundamentals.

Books

Deeper Experiences of Famous ChristiansJ. Gilchrist Lawson · 1911
Edwards on Revivals: A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Work of God, and Thoughts on the Revival in New EnglandJonathan Edwards · 1832
How to Promote and Conduct a Successful RevivalR. A. Torrey · 1901
Lectures on Revivals of ReligionCharles G. Finney · 1835
Personal Declension and Revival of Religion in the SoulOctavius Winslow · 1848
Revival AddressesR. A. Torrey · 1903
Revival SermonsJ. Wilbur Chapman · 1911
The Perennial RevivalWilliam B. Riley · 1916
The Revival and Its LessonsJames W. Alexander · 1859