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Leonard Ravenhill
1907–1994
Leonard Ravenhill was a British Christian evangelist and author who focused on the subjects of prayer and revival. He is best known for his book 'Why Revival Tarries' and for mentoring several prominent figures including Keith Green and David Wilkerson. His passionate preaching emphasized holiness and prayer.
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Why Revival TarriesPrayer and revival emphasisMentoring Keith GreenHoliness preachingRevival history expertise
Key Works
Why Revival Tarries
1959|book
Revival Praying
1962|book
Sodom Had No Bible
1971|book
A Treasury of Prayer
1961|book
Notable Quotes
"The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized within the lifetime of the opportunity."
— Why Revival Tarries
"Entertainment is the devil's substitute for joy."
— Why Revival Tarries
"A sinning man will stop praying, and a praying man will stop sinning."
— Revival Praying
"The only reason we don't have revival is because we are willing to live without it."
— Why Revival Tarries
"No man is greater than his prayer life."
— Why Revival Tarries