
A passionate call to action, this work invites believers to step beyond passive faith and join in the urgent work of spiritual renewal. Drawing on the familiar image of Christ commanding his disciples to “take away the stone,” the author shows how every Christian is called to remove the obstacles—prejudice, apathy, and selfish ambition—that keep souls in darkness. Through vivid illustrations from Scripture and everyday life, readers are reminded that revival is not a modern fad but a timeless pattern of God’s heart to awaken hearts and lift the neglected.
The book challenges listeners to examine their own motives, urging love, courage, and enthusiasm as the engines of true service. It connects the longing for revival in commerce, politics, and personal conduct with the deeper need for a revival of godliness, honesty, and compassion. By the end of the first act, the listener is left with a clear sense of purpose: to roll away the stone and become an active instrument in the divine work of bringing the spiritually dead back to life.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (214K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Keith G. Richardson
Release date
2010-06-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1837–1899
A shoe salesman turned world-famous evangelist, he became one of the best-known revival preachers of the 19th century. His energetic sermons, practical style, and work with schools and missions left a lasting mark on American evangelical life.
View all books