D. Allan Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I've been nibbling on this off and on for a while. 477 Pages, published by Revel, 1908. Quote: Charles Grandison Finney (August 29, 1792(1792-08-29) – August 16, 1875) was a Presbyterian minister who became an important figure in the Second Great Awakening. His influence during this period was enough that he has been called "The Father of Modern Revivalism". Finney was known for his innovations in preaching and religious meetings, such as having women pray in public meetings of mixed gender, development of the "anxious seat" (a place where those considering becoming Christians could come to receive prayer), and public censure of individuals by name in sermons and prayers.[2] He was also known for his use of extemporaneous preaching. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Grandison_Finney He was studying to become a lawyer when he had an interesting conversion experience (I love reading about those.) Very pious but liberal for his time. What intrigues me about this book is a handwritten dedication in ink inside the cover. "With appreciation and sincere love for your loyal & many years of faithful service I dedicate this work to you. Respectfully, C. G. Finney (charlie)" Now I know it isn't the Revivalist because he died 1875. There is another Charles G. Finney, a novelist ( The Circus of Dr. Lao ) : Quote: Charles G. Finney (December 1, 1905 – April 16, 1984) was an American fantasy novelist and newspaperman. His full name was Charles Grandison Finney, evidently in honor of the famous evangelist. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_G._Finney I don't find a Charles G. named among the evangelists sons. Could the dedication in this book be written by a grandson? or is it a forgery? Quote dAb O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted June 24, 2009 Administrators Share Posted June 24, 2009 Interesting! Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Allan Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Yes it is, and I have a suspicion that the novelist and newspaperman might be a grandson of the evangelist and might have given this a secretary. But the word 'dedicate'? dab Quote dAb O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Allan Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 I have tried that but so far no luck. :( Quote dAb O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Allan Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Yes. He was also a newspaper editor in Arizona, besides being a novelist - i think i did find that out. Quote dAb O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shane Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Finney is one of my favorite 19th century preachers. Ellen White quotes him in The Great Controversy (p. 377). He was awesomely powerful. It is said that after he preached in a town neither a circus or a saloon could turn a profit for a year afterward. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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