Book List - J. EDWIN ORR

1934 Can God?

This was J. Edwin Orr’s first book, about his travels by faith through the United Kingdom to speak to God’s people about revival. It’s a genuinely remarkable book, especially considering that Orr was in his young twenties when he wrote it. It is filled with marvelous answers to prayer and God’s guiding and blessing hand throughout his travels.

1935 Prove Me Now

Published in 1935, this second book by J. Edwin Orr continues the story started in Can God –? (1934). In Can God –? Edwin Orr showed how as he simply trusted God and lived by faith, God would supply his every need. Some doubters said this could happen as he traveled in Christian Great Britain, but it would be a different story if he ventured outside of Christian Europe. To prove this wrong, Orr insisted on a by-faith journey through Europe to atheist Russia, still spreading his message of hope, prayer, and revival with whomever God opened the door for him to share with. In Prove Me Now!, Edwin Orr described his journeys through Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and then on into Russia. He returned back towards Britain by going through the Baltic States, Poland, Germany, and the Low Countries. God blessed the work wonderfully and provided every need.

1935 The Promise Is To You

This is the third of Orr’s series of “travel books.” It’s the remarkable story of how he toured and ministered all the way to the Holy Land and back, trusting God to both provide his needs and give him ministry opportunities. In 1935 air travel was still new and out of reach for most travelers, but God wonderfully supplied the first leg of Edwin Orr’s journey on an airplane (“aeroplane”) – he flew from England to France with five shillings in his pocket, and he saw God supply all his needs. That’s why there is an airplane on the cover of this book. Published in 1935 by Marshall, Morgan, & Scott Pictured is the cover of the first edition edition The pictured edition is 128 pages – hardcover, 7.5 x 5 inches

1936 Times Of Refreshing

“Times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” (Acts 3:19) First published in January 1936 by Marshall, Morgan, & Scott – Hardcover, 128 pages This is the fourth in Edwin Orr’s seven “travel books,” detailing his trip through Canada in 1935. This was a significant and remarkable trip for Orr. His time and ministry at the famous People’s Church in Toronto, under Pastor Oswald J. Smith, was an important landmark in his ministry. Before that time Orr had preached the message of revival to God’s people with blessing and effectiveness, but starting in Toronto the fruit was far more evident.

1936 This Is The Victory

This book describes J. Edwin Orr’s tour through the United States in 1935. In a remarkable journey, Orr visited all 48 states and preached with remarkable effectiveness all over the country, including in many of the nation’s best-known churches. Like each of the “travel books” it is wonderfully written and Orr weaves together his personal experiences and the message of revival. The graphic work on the cover is also notable, with a photo of the some of the 10,000 people who attended one of Orr’s meetings in Chicago.

1936 All You Need

This book describes J. Edwin Orr’s tour through the United States in 1935. In a remarkable journey, Orr visited all 48 states and preached with remarkable effectiveness all over the country, including in many of the nation’s best-known churches. Like each of the “travel books” it is wonderfully written and Orr weaves together his personal experiences and the message of revival. The graphic work on the cover is also notable, with a photo of the some of the 10,000 people who attended one of Orr’s meetings in Chicago.

1936 If Ye Abide

This book describes J. Edwin Orr’s journey to South Africa in 1936. Like each of the “travel books” it is wonderfully written and Dr. Orr weaves together his personal experiences and the message of revival.

1937 Such Things Happen

First published in January 1937 by Marshall, Morgan, & Scott – Hardcover This is a compilation of excerpts from J. Edwin Orr’s first seven books, documenting his travels and adventures in faith all around the world. Click here to see an expanded view of this book’s cover (dust jacket) including the inside flap with comments.

1947 Can God

For those who are really interested in Dr. Orr’s books, this one is a special find. It is a revised edition published in 1946 and 1951, combining excerpts from his first three books (Can God–?, Prove Me Now!, and The Promise is to You). This 126-page hardcover book measures about 5″ by 7.5″ and includes a preface from the publisher, where he describes his initial meeting with a very young J. Edwin Orr. The cover is the exactly same pattern as I Saw No Tears (published about the same time) but is in red instead of blue Published in 1946 and 1951 by Marshall, Morgan, & Scott Pictured is the cover of the 1951 revised edition The pictured edition is 126 pages – hardcover, 7.5 x 5 inches To Top

1937 The Church Must First Repent

This book describes J. Edwin Orr’s tour through the United States in 1935. In a remarkable journey, Orr visited all 48 states and preached with remarkable effectiveness all over the country, including in many of the nation’s best-known churches. Like each of the “travel books” it is wonderfully written and Orr weaves together his personal experiences and the message of revival. The graphic work on the cover is also notable, with a photo of the some of the 10,000 people who attended one of Orr’s meetings in Chicago.

1939 Telling Australia

1939 Through Blood And Fire In China

First published in September 1939 by Marshall, Morgan & Scott – Hardcover, 122 pages To Top

1940 Always Abounding

First published in September 1939 by Marshall, Morgan & Scott – Hardcover, 122 pages To Top

1947 The Ubiquitous Ulsterman

Edwin Orr: The Ubiquitous Ulsterman by Newman Watts (1947) To Top

1948 I Saw No Tears

1949 The Second Evangelical Awakening In Britan

First published in January 1949 by Marshall, Morgan, & Scott – Hardcover, 302 pages This book reflects a great landmark in the life and ministry of J. Edwin Orr. Most of his previous books – 13 in all – were “travel” books, wonderfully describing his itinerant ministry all around the world. The exceptions among these first 13 were “The Church Must First Repent” (a collection of messages and thoughts on the topic of revival) and “Always Abounding” (a biography of Oswald J. Smith, pastor of the People’s Church of Toronto). None of the first 13 were particularly scholarly, but that changed with the publication of The Second Evangelical Awakening in Britain. This book is essentially Orr’s Oxford Doctoral Thesis, and was widely awarded and recognized as a tremendous work of both scholarship and heart. This work was later abridged into The Second Evangelical Awakening, published in 1955. To Top

1951 Full Surrender

This is one of Orr’s great classics, written on the deeper spiritual life and full commitment to God. This is probably one of Orr’s best books on how revival comes, both in the individual and in congregations. To Top

1952 The Second Evangelical Awakening in America

First published in January 1952 by Marshall, Morgan, & Scott – Hardcover, 223 pages This is an account of the Second Worldwide Evangelical Revival beginning in America in the Mid-19th Century, with appendices dealing with the beginnings of the Mid-20th Century Movement. This book – along with its companion volume, The Second Evangelical Awakening in Britain – comes from Orr’s doctoral thesis, earning him the Doctor of Theology degree at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Chicago and the Doctor of Philosophy degree at Oxford University. To Top

1952 The Second Evangelical Awakening

1953 Good News In Bad Times

1954 World Missionary

Edwin Orr: World Missionary by Newman Watts (1954)

1955 The Inside Story On The Hollywood Christian Group

First published in 1955 by Zondervan Publishing House (1934 pages). This book was published in both hardcover and softcover editions. Pictured is the front of the softcover edition. One great thing about this book are the pictures – since it dealt with famous people, there were some great pictures to include. Click here to see a gallery of the photos from this book. This is a fascinating book, documenting a wonderful work of God among actors and actresses in the 1950’s. In this work, Orr wanted to both explain what God did and defend it among critics. Orr was a humble, unassuming man who had an unusual effectiveness with these stars of stage, screen, and radio. Chapters The Celluloid Curtain Opening Night The Better Part Song of a Pioneer A Star is Born Again Foundations Laid Adding Grace to Beauty Talent for the Master “It is No Secret” Cowboys Called Impact To Top

1960 Faith That Makes Sense

1960 Messenger Of Revival

1965 The Light Of The Nations

Progress and Achievement in the Nineteenth Century First published in September 1965 by Paternoster – Hardcover, 302 pages This is Volume 8 in the Paternoster Church History series edited by F.F. Bruce. In 30 chapters, Dr. Orr charts the progress of Christianity through the 19th Century. In the Editor’s Preface, F.F. Bruce has a wonderful and accurate statement about J. Edwin Orr: “Some men read history, some write it, and others make it. So far as the history of religious revivals is concerned, J. Edwin Orr belongs to all three categories.”

1965 Write The Vision A Biography of J. Edwin Orr

1966 One Hundred Questions about god

1970 Evangelical Awakenings In India

First published in 1970 by Masihi Sahitya Sanstha Christian Literature Institute – New Delhi Softcover, 177 pages This book deals with Awakenings in India in the and the Asian sub-continent in the early 20th century. This ground breaking work was later revised and expanded into Evangelical Awakenings in Southern Asia (1975). The forward of this book is written by Orr’s friend and biographer (Write the Vision), the Bishop A. J. Appasamy.

1971 Campus Aflame

1973 The Flaming Tongue

(Previously published privately as The Ready Tongue) The Impact of 20th Century Revivals First published in 1973 by Moody Press – Hardcover, 241 pages ISBN: 0-8024-2801-0

1974 The Fervent Prayer

The Worldwide Impact of the Great Awakening of 1858 Published in 1974 by Moody Press ISBN: 0-8024-2615-8 236 pages – hardcover, 9.25 x 6.25

1975 Evangelical Awakenings 1900-

Published in 1975 by Moody Press – Hardcover, 238 pages This book is the revised second edition of the previously published The Flaming Tongue (1973). It documents revival movements all over the world in the beginning of the 20th Century, with special attention to Pentecostal movements. J. Edwin Orr shows that the Second Great Awakening of 1859 was not the last great work of God in recent history. To Top

1975 Evangelical Awakenings In Africa

Published in 1975 by Bethany Fellowship – Third of the Five-Part “Evangelical Awakenings” series Softcover, 245 pages. ISBN: 0-87123-128-X From the back cover . . . The Church in Europe, threatened as never before by the brazen atheism of Voltaire and the French Revolution, fell to its knees and pleaded for revival. In 1791 God replied from heaven with what became known as the Second General Awakening. The circle of its power widened until, a few years later, its impact was felt in South Africa. Beginning with these exciting early times Orr recounts the stories of the waves of blessing which periodically rolled across black Africa. The book culminates with a consideration of the modern changes on that vast continent and some practical conclusions about the obstacles and instruments God has used in spreading the Gospel in that part of his great vineyard. EVANGELICAL AWAKENINGS IN AFRICA is the third of five volumes by Mr. Orr which comprise a “New Awakening Series” now being released. Others in the series include, Evangelical Awakenings In Southern Asia, Evangelical Awakenings In Eastern Asia, Evangelical Awakenings In Greater Oceania, and Evangelical Awakenings In Latin America. Together they make up a very remarkable source of valuable information concerning the stirrings of the Holy Spirit throughout much of the world.

1975 Evangelical Awakenings in Eastern Asia

Evangelical Awakenings 1790-1830 Published in 1975 by Moody Press ISBN: 0-8024-2287-X Published in 1975 by Bethany Fellowship – First of the Five-Part “Evangelical Awakenings” series Softcover, 180 pages. ISBN: 0-87123-126-3 From the back cover . . . Beginning with the great pioneer efforts of the nineteenth century, Mr. Orr relates the spiritual and social factors which met in the production of significant revivals from the Fifth General Awakening, down through the years until after the closing of China by the cruel hand of Communism. With sensitivity and warmth, combined with a penchant for accuracy, the author touches on all the great stirrings of the Spirit that touched this teeming area of the world. Outbreaks of blessings throughout China, quickening in Korea, and the Lord’s evident hand in Japan and Taiwan all get proper attention. At a point in history, when much of eastern Asia is engulfed in the Red tide, it is particularly inspiring to be reminded of the power which God has been able to generate in the name of His Son. EVANGELICAL AWAKENINGS IN EASTERN ASIA is the first of five volumes by Mr. Orr which comprise a “New Awakening Series” soon to be released. Others in the series include. Evangelical Awakenings in Southern Asia, Evangelical Awakenings in Africa, Evangelical Awakenings in Greater Oceania, and Evangelical Awakenings in Latin America. Together they will make up a very remarkable source of valuable information concerning the upheavals of the Spirit throughout much of the world. 248 pages – hardcover, 9.25 x 6.25

1975 Evangelical Awakenings in Southern Asia

Published in 1975 by Bethany Fellowship – Second of the Five-Part “Evangelical Awakenings” series Softcover, 240 pages. ISBN: 0-87123-17-1 From the back cover . . . There is no doubt that the general spiritual awakening of the 1790’s and 1800’s was the prime factor in the extraordinary burst of missionary enthusiasm and social service which began in Britain, Europe and in North America. In the wake of this spiritual outburst a number of missionary organizations came into being. They sent their emissaries to many parts of the earth. Southern Asia was one of those areas which first felt the impact. In this book Dr. Orr traces the major movements of the Spirit which occurred through the years which followed the first thrust into that great sub-continent. With his customary sensitivity and warmth, combined with his vast knowledge of missionary history, the author touches on all the great stirrings of God which so profoundly affected India and the areas immediately around it. He culminates this volume with a discussion of the evangelization of Southern Asia. EVANGELICAL AWAKENINGS IN SOUTHERN ASIA is the second of five volumes by Mr. Orr which comprise “A New Awakening Series” presently being released at monthly intervals. Others in the series include, Evangelical Awakenings in Eastern Asia, Evangelical Awakenings in Africa, Evangelical Awakenings in Greater Oceania, and Evangelical Awakenings in Latin America. Together they will make up a very remarkable Source of valuable information concerning the stirrings of the Spirit throughout much of the world.

1975 The Eager Feet

Evangelical Awakenings 1790-1830 Published in 1975 by Moody Press ISBN: 0-8024-2287-X 248 pages – hardcover, 9.25 x 6.25 To Top

1976 Evangelical Awakenings In South Seas

Published in 1976 by Bethany Fellowship – Fourth of Five-Part “Evangelical Awakenings” series Softcover, 245 pages. ISBN: 0-87123-129-8 From the back cover . . . The major marks of evangelical awakenings are always some repetition of the phenomena of the Acts of the Apostles, followed by the revitalizing of nominal Christians and by bringing outsiders into vital touch with the divine dynamic- the Spirit of God. These same marks were abundantly evident in the South Seas. The exciting story began in 1796 when the first band of thirty intrepid missionaries set sail for the South Pacific. In time the message spread from Tahiti, their first stopping place, to the Indies. . . and far beyond. The third general awakening broke out and the tidal wave of blessing rolled out to the islands. Then followed the fourth and fifth awakenings as the Holy Spirit moved over the waters and across the generations – until the present marvelous stirring in Indonesia! Orr’s survey is a series of heart-warming adventures and unbelievable cruelties. Boiling water was poured upon believers. Two were “chopped as fine as mincemeat and burned to ashes.” Here is a moving chronicle of God in action, often against fanatical opposition, revolutionizing raw heathen. EVANGELICAL AWAKENINGS IN THE SOUTH SEAS is the fourth of five volumes comprising the “New Awakening Series” now being released. Others in the series include, Evangelical Awakenings in Southern Asia, Evangelical Awakenings in Eastern Asia, Evangelical Awakenings in Africa, and Evangelical Awakenings in Latin America. Together they make up a very remarkable source of valuable information concerning the stirrings of the Holy Spirit throughout much of the world. To Top

1977 The Faith That Persuades

1978 Evangelical Awakenings in Latin America

Published in 1978 by Bethany Fellowship – Last of the Five-Part “Evangelical Awakenings” series Softcover, 216 pages. ISBN: 0-87123-130-1 From the back cover . . . The indications are that there are now far more people surrendering to Christ in Latin America than in North America. This startling fact does not stand alone. It is the culmination of a long history of evangelical effort. The progress of the Gospel “south of the border” is an exciting story, punctuated by dramatic outbursts of divine activity. Beginning with Cortez and Pizarro nominal Christianity bludgeoned its way into the lives of the people. Whatever light may have come to their darkened minds was largely obscured by the cruelty of those who brought it; True evangelical penetration did not begin until the First and Second Awakenings of the 18th century. The Moravians were in the vanguard of these initial labors. In the nineteenth century James Thomson, an English Protestant, went to South America as a teacher and was welcomed by several Catholic nations. While there he successfully promoted Scripture distribution. Midway through that century the Anglican Evangelicals embarked upon some heroic invasions of the continent. So profound was the effect of one of them that Charles Darwin himself became a life-long financial supporter of the task. And so the narrative goes-courageous sorties against murderous opposition – outbursts of revival – consolidation – and fresh renewals. Then the wave of the Fifth Evangelical Awakening spread across the world at the opening of the present century. It reached Latin America and left its profound effect upon Brazil and Chile. Dr. Orr traces the entire grand series of events right up to the modern era. It is a warm, readable chronicle of the Holy Spirit’s tireless efforts to bring a continent to the feet of the Son! EVANGELICAL AWAKENINGS IN LATIN AMERICA is the last of five volumes comprising the “New Awakening Series.” Others in the series include Evangelical Awakenings in the South Seas, Evangelical Awakenings in Southern Asia, Evangelical Awakenings in Eastern Asia, and Evangelical Awakenings in Africa. Together they make up a very remarkable source of valuable information concerning the stirrings of the Spirit throughout much of the world.

1979 Candid Questions About Morality

1987 Revival Is Like Judgement Day

Published sermon from 1987 First published in 1987 by the Home Mission of the Southern Baptist Convention This is a remarkable booklet – the last message preached by Dr. J. Edwin Orr on April 21 1987. He gave this sermon to the Seventh National Conference on Prayer for Spiritual Awakening, on the day before his graduation to glory. This was the first and obviously only time he gave this message, and it speaks powerfully about the deep, searching work of revival among God’s people.

The Books Written by Dr. J. Edwin Orr