Why Revival Tarries; Classic Book on Revival & Prayer by Leonard Ravelhill

Why does spiritual revival seem to delay—and what must change in the Church?

In Why Revival Tarries, evangelist Leonard Ravenhill issues an urgent challenge to Christians concerning prayer, revival, preaching, spiritual power, and the condition of the Church.

Ravenhill contrasts the vitality he sees in the New Testament church with weaknesses he observes in the contemporary church and calls Christians back to the principles associated with biblical revival. Publisher descriptions characterize his approach as uncompromising, fearless, and radical.

A major theme throughout the book is prayer. Chapters include Prayer Grasps Eternity and Where Are the Elijahs of God? Revival in a Bone Yard, Revival Tarries—Because Fire Begets Fire, Prayer Is Vast as God, and Known in Hell.

The expanded/revised editions also include questions for individual and group study, making the book useful not only for personal reading but also for prayer groups, ministry teams, and church study.

Why Read This Book?

This is particularly relevant for readers interested in revival, serious prayer, evangelism, preaching, spiritual awakening, and church renewal. It challenges pastors and ordinary believers alike to examine the depth of their prayer life and Christian commitment.

The book has also had substantial longevity: a publisher description reported more than 350,000 copies in print worldwide for an earlier revised edition.

A. W. Tozer wrote the foreword, which is especially relevant for your edition because the Tozer endorsement is prominently displayed on the front cover