Wondering if anyone else had heard the story (because I wanted to find out where it came from) that during one of the earlier revivals in this country, I want to say colonial days, that the Presence of God's Spirit was so heavy and real that when merchant ships approached the coastlines they were swept with the Spirit, men aboard fell to their knees in fear and awe of God and begged for mercy, asking to be saved. No sermons had been preached, only an amazing awareness of God and in light of Him, an awareness of their own sin.It was recorded in a very old book and was read to me some time ago. I am searching to find out which one. If I find it I will post the answer here, but thought I'd ask if anyone else had heard this amazing revival story.
I am not sure who said it, but I heard that when Finney preached it had that affect on the sailors on the ships
_________________Josh Williamson
I believe you'll find thoughs accountants by John Flavel in some of his writtings. Ive read some of hi stuff on-line but have read accounts as you described in his writtings---the set of books I have from him is 6 or 7 book all pretty wordy. But check on-line first .
_________________D.Miller
have from him is 6 or 7 book all pretty wordy. But check on-line first .
_________________Mike Balog
Well I must admit, it sure is a lot of fun searching. Have yet to come across it but here is a couple of interesting links:[url=http://biblestudy.churches.net/CCEL/F/FLAVEL/GRACE/GRACE.TXT]http://biblestudy.churches.net/CCEL/F/FLAVEL/GRACE/GRACE.TXT[/url][url=http://www.scripturestudies.com/Vol6/F7/cla.html]Navigation Spiritualized[/url]
Wondering if anyone else had heard the story (because I wanted to find out where it came from) that during one of the earlier revivals in this country, I want to say colonial days, that the Presence of God's Spirit was so heavy and real that when merchant ships approached the coastlines they were swept with the Spirit, men aboard fell to their knees in fear and awe of God and begged for mercy, asking to be saved. No sermons had been preached, only an amazing awareness of God and in light of Him, an awareness of their own sin.
_________________Elaine
