By My Spirit

By Jonathan Goforth

Book Overview

Jonathan and Rosalind Goforth were a Presbyterian missionaries in China from 1888 to 1935. In the early 1900's, Mr. Goforth became a student of revivals, both contemporary and historical, and for the rest of his missionary career he worked as an evangelist and revivalist. This book is the astonishing record of the Holy Spirit's work in meeting after meeting, and contains dozens of stories testifying to the reality of God and the truth of His Word.

From the introduction, "But though we speak of the manifestations at Pentecost as being abnormal, yet we maintain that Pentecost was normal Christianity. The results, when the Holy Spirit assumed control in Christ's stead, were according to Divine plan... The purpose of the Holy Spirit was to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ every day from the crowning to the coming. It is unthinkable that He should grow weary in well-doing... Normal Christianity, as planned by our Lord, was not supposed to begin in the Spirit and continue in the flesh. In the building of His temple it never was by might nor by power, but always by His Spirit."

First published in 1929, this Christian classic has been refreshed in order to be presented to a new audience. Since Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever, these stories of God's renewing power are as relevant and inspiring today as they were nearly a century ago.

About the Scripture Testimony Edition

Walking Together Press has enhanced this classic title by identifying and marking portions of the narrative that illustrate specific Biblical topics and verses. An extensive Scripture Testimony Index has also been added containing short summaries of how each topic is illustrated, making locating specific stories easy. Furthermore, this title is one of many in the Scripture Testimony Collection.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1961568047
• ISBN13: 9781961568044
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Walking Together Press
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Praise Be TO GOD AND GLORY TO HIS NAME

we are now Reciving Revival in Memphis tn equal to and greater than the days of the welsh revival in 1902,3 i used to get grived to see work like Brother Goforth sale for such a small sum...Folks die out to self,Receive ye THE HOLY SPIRIT, not in speaking in tounges or under some false impresenation but RECEIVE YE THE HOLY GHOST and we HE hath come HE will teach you lead and guide you into all THE TRUTHS great Help to me has BEEN and will Be THE RECORDED SERMONS OF WILLIAM MARRION BRANHAM Hear what thus saith THE LORD

Very good book on revival

This is an excellent first-hand account of Goforth's experiences as he preached throughout China and saw the Lord use him in miraculous ways. My only disappointment with the book is that I wish he had spent more time detailing his thoughts on revival and why the Lord was able to use him so effectively. He does deal with this briefly in the last chapter, but the majority of the book is simply descriptions of his experiences.

By My Spirit

An inspiring account of the way in which God used Jonathan Goforth's utter obedience and commitment to accomplish remarkable work in China. We can be sure that the results of that work are still present in today's China, having an impact on the growth of the Christian Church there, even though it was almost 100 years ago. It was typical of the man's humility that he restricted this book to telling only of the work of God in revival, and said nothing of the enormous sacrifices and privations of himself and his family during their years in that country. He does mention the many who were martyred, which should be an inspiration to us as we live our comfortable lives.

REVIVAL!

It is good to read a sober account of revival. God was really able to use the man (and his wife) to bring about growth. The principles here serve to remind us that God desires our whole, undivided heart.

Excellent

This is a book that greatly moves one's heart. I've yet to meet a Christian who hasn't thoroughly appreaciated this book. Jonathan Goforth was a great man of God, and this book touches on his insights into a true walk with Jesus Christ.