must acknowledge that it is a mystery. What God does in revival, finally, is by His own sovereign choice. No man can explain it; still less can he ever take any credit for what is done. In the presence of revival, one does not need to understand-only to take off his shoes. Nevertheless, the mighty power by which God breaks through human impotence is not inconsistent with His Word. Though revivals are a display of su pernatural grace, they are given by God when His will is sought by man. Underlying this condition is the recognition of divine authority. There is little point in talking about revival unless we believe what God says. If there is some doubt about the integrity of His Word, there is likely to be little concern for people to measure their lives by it. For this reason theological positions which discredit the Holy Scriptures never produce revival. It is, therefore, very significant that the present movement of revival has emerged in evangelical colleges. This does not imply that these schools have measured up to all their professions. But at least they revere the Bible and acknowledge its precepts as the rule of life. Such faith provides a setting conducive to spiritual sensitiveness and perception. Where the movement has spread to some secular campuses and liberal churches, invariably it has come through groups of witnesses imbued with an evangelical spirit. The Word written in the Bible reveals the living Word in our midst-Jesus Christ. As He is lifted up, we see how far short our own lives have fallen. The props of self-sufficiency are knocked down. We are found out for what we are. SInners. Repentance is a complete house cleaning. There can be no compromise with sin. God will not put the beauty of His holiness on the bargain counter of man's carnal market place at a reduced Anything known to be an impediment to our character in Christ must be removed. The thousands of confessions these last months have been characterized by a fear of pretense. Again and again, people have bared their souls. It has not been easy. Most of us have had to make
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