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TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE
Birth of a Reformation
Publisher's Preface
Author's Preface
INTRODUCTION
ANCESTRY AND EARLY LIFE
CONVERSION, COLLEGE, AND CALLING
CHURCH OF GOD (WINEBRENNERIAN)
FIRST YEARS IN MINISTRY
A NEBRASKA MISSION
This biography follows the life of a determined preacher who spent his early years wandering through the fragmented world of nineteenth‑century denominations. As he wrestled with doctrinal confusion, he gradually recognized a need for a clearer understanding of Scripture, prompting a personal turning point that reshaped his ministry. The narrative captures his inner struggle and the pivotal moments that led him to abandon sectarian ties and seek a more authentic expression of faith.
The book then chronicles his role in establishing the “evening light” restoration movement, a bold attempt to reunite believers under a single, Scripture‑centered church. It presents his teachings on the exclusivity of Christ’s kingdom and the urgency of returning to apostolic principles, while also illustrating how his messages stirred both fervent support and sharp criticism. Readers will gain insight into the early challenges of this reform and its lasting influence on those who yearned for genuine Christian unity.
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (899K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Joel Erickson, John Campbell, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2014-12-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1869–1952
A hymn writer, editor, and church historian, he spent decades shaping the music and memory of the Church of God movement. Best known for his gospel songs and for writing Birth of a Reformation, he left a record of both devotion and lived religious history.
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