According to Harvard's W.G. McLoughlin, Finney--an early 19th century theologian, philosopher, educator, pastor, and reformer while professor of theology and president of Oberlin College--is remembered for his "textbook on how to promote revivals of religion."

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Charles Finney was blessed with a passion for souls, the fire of John the Baptist, and great zeal for the truth of God's Word. Each chapter within this compelling book abounds with God - pleasing thoughts, anecdotes, suggestions, and words of encouragement that will produce a yearning and hunger in the reader for a true revival that will bring about true change in people's lives.