Why I no longer pray for the ‘good old days’ of revival

David Shepherd  |  Comment
Date posted:  1 Nov 2022
Share Add       
Why I no longer pray for the ‘good old days’ of revival

A meeting during the Welsh Revival of 1904/5

William P. Mackay, the Scottish doctor and Presbyterian minister, penned one of my favourite hymns.

It begins: ‘We praise thee, O God, for the Son of thy love’. However, it is the chorus’ anthemic appeal to God that most evangelicals probably remember, which goes:

Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Revive us again.

Share
< Previous article| Comment| Next article >
Read more articles on:   revival
Read more articles by David Shepherd >>
Comment
Christian Nationalism and far-right exclusivism

Christian Nationalism and far-right exclusivism

In March 2026, Dame Sarah Mullally will be formally “enthroned” as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.In accordance with long-standing …

Comment
The Good Samaritan & today's migrant myths

The Good Samaritan & today's migrant myths

Back in 2018, I read a post on the Psephizo blog (written by evangelical scholar Ian Paul) that described the …

Give a subscription

Our monthly newspaper is the perfect gift for those who love to think deeply

Give here

Need to advertise?

We can help you reach Christians across the country

Find out more