The Treasures of Truth volumes became instrumental for many believers who experienced the Latter Rain revival and sought to carry its message forward. They offered continuity and depth at a time when the revival itself faced opposition and controversy.
When the Civil War broke out, Bounds enlisted in the Confederate Southern Army. Serving first as a soldier, he later became a chaplain to the troops. During the conflict, he was captured and held as a prisoner of war by Union forces.
When you trace the spiritual undercurrents of the twentieth century, you’ll find a few names that rarely make the headlines yet quietly shaped the lives of thousands. One such figure is George H. Warnock a Canadian minister and writer.
The Revivalist Who Dreamed of Sons and the Coming Kingdom. Britton’s teachings stirred both devotion and suspicion. His emphasis on spiritual maturity and sonship drew critics who feared it encouraged elitism or exaggerated expectations of spiritual power.
On February 11 1949, a young woman stood and fearlessly prophesied: a great revival was coming. The very next day, that word burst into reality as the Holy Spirit swept through the room with undeniable power. For months afterward, the air was thick with God’s presence.
“Is this the City of God?” I heard the traveler ask a woman at the information booth in the central square. “No, this is Christian City, “she replies. “But I thought this road led to the City of God!” He exclaims with great disappointment. “That’s what we all thought when we arrived,” she answers, her tone sympathetic.