Charles Finney addresses the church's fear of religious excitement, arguing that this apprehension hinders the progress of revivals. He emphasizes that while spurious excitements can arise, the solution lies in preaching the fundamental truths of the gospel with power and urgency, rather than suppressing all forms of excitement. Finney warns that if the church does not guide the excitement towards the truth, it will lead to chaos and division among the people. He encourages ministers to embrace the excitement that comes with genuine revivals and to use it as an opportunity to direct the public mind towards Christ. Ultimately, he calls for a proactive approach to promote revivals rather than a defensive stance against perceived false excitements.