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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
Leonard Ravenhill, Why Revival Tarries (1959)
book
Leonard Ravenhill, Revival Praying (1962)
book
Leonard Ravenhill, Sodom Had No Bible (1971)
book
Leonard Ravenhill, A Treasury of Prayer (1961)
book
Notable Quotes
“The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized within the lifetime of the opportunity.”
Leonard Ravenhill, Why Revival Tarries
“Entertainment is the devil's substitute for joy.”
Leonard Ravenhill, Why Revival Tarries
“A sinning man will stop praying, and a praying man will stop sinning.”
Leonard Ravenhill, Revival Praying
“The only reason we don't have revival is because we are willing to live without it.”
Leonard Ravenhill, Why Revival Tarries
“No man is greater than his prayer life.”
Leonard Ravenhill, Why Revival Tarries
Favorite Verses
Key revival text
Effectual fervent prayer
Longing for God's intervention
Revive thy work