One of America's greatest evangelists instructs Christians on how to pray with this 40-day devotional study. About the Author Charles Grandison Finney (1792-1875) was an American evangelist and educator. As a young man, he studied law and set up practice at Adams, New York. While reading Blackstone's Commentaries on Law, he noted continuous references to the Holy Scriptures quoting it as the highest authority. Finney was moved to buy a Bible, and he soon was reading it more than law. The Word of God brought deep conviction to his soul, and on October 10, 1821, out in the woods, he was converted to Christ. Finney used the apostolic practices of the New Testament and was soon filling the largest buildings available. His influence during this period was enough that he has been called The Father of Modern Revivalism. Finney was known for his innovations in preaching and religious meetings. After many years as a revival preaching pastor in New York City, he became president of Oberlin College, where he lectured until his death. SPANISH BIO: Charles Grandison Finney (1792-1875) fue un evangelista y educador estadounidense. de joven, estudio Derecho y establecer la practica de Adams, Nueva York. Mientras lee Comentarios de Blackstone en la Ley, senalo continuas referencias a las Sagradas Escrituras citando como la mas alta autoridad. Finney se traslado a comprar una Biblia, y pronto estaba leyendo lo mas que sus libros de derecho. La Palabra de Dios trajo la conviccion profunda de su alma, y el 10 de octubre de 1821, en el bosque, que se convirtio a Cristo. Finney utiliza las practicas apostolica del Nuevo Testamento y no tardo en llenar los edificios mas grandes disponibles. Su influencia en este periodo fue suficiente que se le ha llamado el padre de moderno renacimiento. Finney era conocido por sus innovaciones en las reuniones de la predicacion y la religiosa. Despues de muchos anos como pastor predicando reactivacion en Nueva York, se convirtio en presidente del Oberlin College, donde fue profesor hasta su muerte.