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Finney‘s Lectures on Revivals of Religion not only remains one of Finney‘s most well-known works, but also captures the spirit of the Second Great Awakening. These lectures both reflected and shaped the sentiments of the nineteenth century church in America, and prompted not only broad acceptance and implementation, but also impassioned criticism. This volume prescribes the structure of religious...

PRAYER I. I propose to show what is effectual or prevailing prayer. II. State some of the most essential attributes of prevailing prayer. III. Give some reasons why God requires this kind of prayer. IV. Show that such prayer will avail much. I. I proceed to show what is prevailing prayer. 1. Effectual, prevailing prayer, does not consist in benevolent desires merely. Benevolent desires are doubtless pleasing to God. Such desires pervade heaven, and are found in all holy beings. But they are not prayer.