On the wings of the dove : [the international effects of the 1904-05 revival] / Noel Gibbard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gibbard, Noel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Revivals--Wales--History--20th century.

Revivals.

Revivals--History--20th century.

History.

Wales.

Physical Description:

278 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Bridgend, Wales, UK : Bryntirion Press, 2002.

Summary:

Wales is often referred to as 'The Land of Revivals'. The last great revival took place a century ago when Evan Roberts, 'an insignificant instrument, in an isolated Principality, ministering in a minority language was greatly used of God'. Within a comparatively short time people were flocking to this little-known country on the Celtic fringe of Europe from neighbouring countries and across Europe. A decade later and all five continents had experienced the ripples of revival. On the Wings of the Dove traces the expansion of this revival and its continuing impact today.

What is striking is the fact that one country, that is Wales, had such an influence on so many countries in such a brief period of time. Dr Gibbard writes, 'Never had such a phenomenon been witnessed in the history of revivals.'

Revival came to Wales at a time when the foundations were being shaken. There were great changes in communication and travel, social and political structures were in turmoil and Christian values and dogmas were under attack. This movement of God's Spirit challenged these worldwide changes.

'The story which the author tells is an exciting one, that holds out a glorious prospect. As long as it is the day of grace, what God did then, in the days of Evan Roberts and others like him, he can do again now, in our day. For this reason I heartily commend it.' Eifion Evans

Contents:

Unrest

Christian churches and organisations

The gospel, prayer and revival

Wales

I Europe

2. France 23

Eminent visitors

Holland

Progress in France

Extending the boundaries

3. Germany 36

Visits to Wales

Back in Germany

Eberhard and Emmy Arnold

The 'tongues' movement

Further afield

4. Scandinavian Countries 48

Norway

Sweden

Denmark

Change of course

5. Russia 58

Spiritual influences

Mrs Jessie Penn-Lewis

William Fetler

Events in Russia

Fetler's return

II The Americas and the West Indies

6. The United States of America 69

A common emphasis

The press

Prominent journalists

The spreading flame

7. The Welsh communities in the USA 74

News from Wales

Vermont and New York

Pennsylvania

Other areas

Visitors from Wales

8. South America: Patagonia 87

The May meetings

Continuing prayer

Colonia Sarmiento

Eluned Morgan

Criticism

9. The West Indies 95

Intercession

Difficulties

Earthquake

Continuing work

III Africa and Madagascar

10. South Africa 101

Across denominations

Central and East Africa

11. Madagascar 106

Steady progress

Prayer and care

IV ASIA

12. India (1) 117

Events in Khasia: Cherra and Pariong

Letter from Cherra

Assembly, Presbytery and local church

The work in LUshai: Visit to Mairang

The 'Great Gathering'

13. India (2) 134

Mukti

Calcutta and beyond

Division

14. China, Korea and Manchuria 153

China: Beginning of blessing

Howard Agnew Johnston

The spirit of revival

Korea: Signs of change

1906

Bible Conference 1907

Manchuria and China, 1908: Liaoyang and Mukden

Other visits

15. Japan 166

V Australia

16. Australia and New Zealand 171

VI Influence and Effects

17. Continuing Impact 177

Church matters

Revival hymns

Revival and Pentecost

18. Revival, Doctrine and Society 191

Eschatology

Revivalists and Modernists

19. To the Ends of the Earth 201

'By faith'

Faith missionary societies

Training

Denominational societies

Welsh CM Foreign Mission

A new missionary society.

Notes:

Subtitle from cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1850491860

OCLC:

50526881