Finney and the heritage of Edwards

Finney and 19th-Century Trans-atlantic Revivalism

Finney against a backdrop of the 19th Century America & the World

As the outstanding preacher and pastor on the Oberlin faculty, Finney gave numerous pastoral lectures on the proper manners of ministers. Much of his advice was on relating to the opposite sex, but he also directed those young men under his care on personal conduct and cleanliness. Fortunately for us some notes by his students remain to inform us of these priceless lessons—laughter was, no doubt, not. unknown in Mr. Finney's classrooms. This excerpt is from Fletcher's History of Oberlin College.

Does spiritual development depend on my effort? A reflection on the interplay of God's will and ours.

Children of the ministry are not volunteers; they are conscripts. But even they can grow up enjoying their experience.

The next generation needs lasting regeneration, too.