Charles Finney, in his book, Finney’s Lectures on Revival described prayer that reflects revival leads to…overwhelming conviction of sin, sudden and powerful conversions to Christ earnestness in prayer for others, profound moral changes, wrestling in prayer for others; angst desire for the Word of God bold evangelism sobriety deep love (emotion) for God the Word of God is ablaze/alive confession and restitution PROOF OF REPENTANCE SPECIAL DAYS OF FASTING AND PRAYER Prolonged, prevailing prayer Hearts that burn for cleansing, First awe then tears Little to no backsliding, Facial transformation, Tears released uncontrollably Sounds of Rushing winds and thunder filled the rooms People didn’t want to leave REPENTANCE, RESTITUTION, RECONCILIATION PERSONAL TESTIMONIES.
Finney believed that prayer meetings were the primary means of the revival!