Revival and moves of God throughout history
Find great books and articles on historical revivals below, listed in general chronological order:
- Moravian Revival
- First Great Awakening
- Methodist Revival
- Second Great Awakening
- Welsh Revival
- Azusa Street Revival
- Hebrides Revival
- As well as Revivals in India, China and Argentina!
This is a work in progress…more resources coming soon!
GENERAL WORKS ON REVIVAL
General resources on revival that give an overview of the work of God throughout the centuries.
You can also find some great sermons on past revival and revival audio compilations on our revival sermons page.
1. MORAVIAN REVIVAL (1727)
The Moravian revival is well known for its 100 year prayer meeting which sparked a missions movement that reached the world. It was the Moravians that also helped John Wesley come to faith…indirectly leading to the great Methodist revival.
2. THE FIRST GREAT AWAKENING (1700's)
The first great awakening,
3. THE METHODIST REVIVAL
Sparked by the Moravian fire, John Wesley’s heart was ‘strangely warmed’ when God touched him at an Aldersgate prayer meeting. For the rest of his life he saw God move in power throughout England and the world.
4. THE SECOND GREAT AWAKENING (1800's)
Charles Finney etc.
5. THE WELSH REVIVAL (1904)
The great Welsh Revival in 1904 led by Evan Roberts
6. AZUSA STREET REVIVAL (1906-1909)
Info on the Azusa Street Revival
7. REVIVALS IN INDIA
Outpouring of the Holy Spirit in India in the early 1900’s
Revival in India – Helen Dyers
Praying Hyde: Apostle of Prayer
8. THE HEBRIDES REVIVAL (1949)
The Hebrides Revival – Duncan Campbell.
This was a powerful move of God that swept the Hebrides. You can hear Campbell’s own amazing account on our revival audio page here.
9. ARGENTINE REVIVAL (1980's)
Info on the Argentine Revival. Also see:
10. REVIVALS IN CHINA
Beginning in the early 1900’s there was a mighty move of God in China, especially recorded in the ministry of Jonathan Goforth. Though missionaries had worked for years, many were kicked out during the Communist takeover. Since then, the small number of believers, despite persecution, have seen an amazing revival!
O Thou Who camest from above,
The pure celestial fire to impart,
Kindle a flame of sacred love
On the mean altar of my heart.
There let it for Thy glory burn
With inextinguishable blaze,
And trembling to its source return,
In humble prayer and fervent praise.
Jesus, confirm my heart’s desire
To work and speak and think for Thee;
Still let me guard the holy fire,
And still stir up Thy gift in me.
Ready for all Thy perfect will,
My acts of faith and love repeat,
‘Til death Thy endless mercies seal,
And make my sacrifice complete.
– Charles Wesley –