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  PREFACE
  by H. Elvet Lewis
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Summary: H. Elvet Lewis presents a devotional exploration of the Welsh
Revival, emphasizing personal impressions and the collective experience
of the people involved.

Topics: "Welsh Revival", "Holy Spirit"
Scripture References: Proverbs 11:14, Acts 2:17, 1 Corinthians 12:4, Philippians 2:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:21

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H. Elvet Lewis presents a devotional account of the Welsh Revival,
focusing on personal impressions and incidents rather than a historical
narrative. He emphasizes the need for balance in reflecting on the
revival, cautioning against both overly optimistic views and overly
critical perspectives. The preacher acknowledges the diverse sources
contributing to the volume, including personal observations and
narratives from friends and other publications. Lewis highlights the
democratic nature of the movement, where the entire community served as
instruments of the Spirit, with a particular emphasis on the miners due
to their significant influence in the nation.

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This volume is not meant to be a history of the Welsh Revival; it
provides a series of personal impressions and incidents, and is
devotional in its aim and compass. Where it skirts the edge of
controversy, an attempt has been made to be judiciously fair, and to
furnish data for general conclusions, rather than to thrust forward
private opinions. It is possible to dwell too exclusively on the bright
and delightful features of the revival, and find ease in the optimist's
bower. It is also possible to fix the eyes on its shortcomings and
mistakes, and betray the opportunities it has provided. A local folly, a
temporary delusion, should not be suffered to discount the national
gain.

While the book is mostly drawn from personal observation, a few of the
incidents are from the direct narrative of friends. We would also
express our obligation to a volume in the vernacular, "The Revival and
the Revivalists" ("Y Diwygiad a'r Diwygwyr"), published at the Goleuad
office, Dolgelly, and containing a large number of local narratives,
mostly among the Calvinistic Methodists.

As few names as possible of persons or places have been given, for the
movement was predominantly democratic. The people as a whole were made
the Spirit's instrument. If we have spent most of our time among the
miners - using the term in its broadest sense - it is simply because
they form the majority of the nation, and affect the whole directly.

H. Elvet Lewis

September, 1906.

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