The Haystack Prayer Meeting: A Brief Account Of Its Origin And Spirit (1906) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120888297)

The Haystack Prayer Meeting: A Brief Account Of Its Origin And Spirit is a historical book written by Thomas Cole Richards in 1906. The book provides a detailed account of the famous Haystack Prayer Meeting that took place in 1806 at Williams College in Massachusetts. The meeting was attended by a group of students who were deeply concerned about the state of the world and their own spiritual lives. They gathered together to pray and discuss their faith, and it was during this meeting that they felt a strong calling to become missionaries and spread the gospel to the world.Richards' book explores the origins of the Haystack Prayer Meeting, including the personal stories and motivations of the students who attended. He also delves into the spiritual and cultural climate of the time, providing context for the movement that emerged from the meeting. The book is a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in American religious history, and it sheds light on the powerful impact that a group of passionate young people can have on the world. Overall, The Haystack Prayer Meeting is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Cole Richards
ISBN-10: 1120888298
ISBN-13: 9781120888297
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d