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Nine O'Clock in the Morning

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When I first read this book several years ago, I was very skeptical about the gift of tongues and other physical manifestations of the presence of the Holy Spirit. This book taught me so much and answered so many questions I had about the Holy Spirit and his importance in a deeper relationship with God the Father and God the Son. I am most grateful for Dennis Bennett's ministry and the willingness he had to share it with us through his wonderful book.

FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE WONDERED WHAT FAITH IS ALL ABOUT, THIS BOOK IS A MUST. IN CLEAR, EVERYDAY LANGUAGE IT TELLS WHAT AN ELECTRICAL, AWE INSPIRING EXPERIENCE IT IS TO MEET THE HOLY SPIRIT, FACE TO FACE. YOU GO FORTH WITH A FRESH UNDERSTANDING OF GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON AND GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT. I READ IT WHEN IT WAS FIRST PUBLISHED AND HAVEN'T LOOKED AT LIFE THE SAME WAY SINCE.

Dennis Bennett was a logical, rational man and a respected priest in the Episcopal Church. In the 1960's he met the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and the encounter changed his life. This book helped change mine. Do you want a deeper relationship with God the Father, and Jesus Christ, his Son? Read this book. Ask the questions Bennett did. Let God have all of you.

This book was handed to me, by someone in the prayer group that I was a part of at that time. I think everyone who has serious questions about the full gospel, or charismatic christian experience, should read this book, because this is one informed believer that didn't get into extremes after receiving "it"-namely, the operation of one or several of the manifestations, or gifts of the Holy Sprit.

I have only one cavet about this book. Please understand-the author of this book is A PASTOR. Full gospel believers who are Bible informed, know that a pastor in the christian faith, is an office of our faith-and must be called by, and empowered by-God. You can't twist his arm-he gives to whoever, and however he chooses to.

Dennis saw many manifestations of the Holy Spirit in his life, because he was in the office of a pastor. After reading this book, I was somewhat disappointed that I did not see some the same manifestations in my life, especially that of seeing others healed.

God DID choose to let me have a taste, in ministering to a lady, who I had ministered to for 3 years. She wasn't growing, and wasn't attending church regularly, and I felt that I had done all I could do for her if God didn't majorally intervene. I saw her touched as a result of my laying hands on her. So God did let me see it operate in the life of someone not called into the full time ministry.

I will tell you that I did receive the manifestation of devotional tongues. But I will also tell you, that if you are struggling with surreder to God on several issues at the time that you do receive, you will prob not majorally benefit from
this priviledge until you surrender ongoing, known sin.

Please do not judge your spirituality by what God did in this author's life. Let me say-God wants to move through whosoever will-but he does it his way, not yours, and in his time-not yours.

I met Dennis Bennett at a week long charismatic conference in San Jose, CA back in 1974. Although an ordained Episcopal priest, I had searched the New Testament back in 1972 and had determined that God intended a "Pentecostal" event for ALL Christians as a part of HIS definition of the "good news" of the gospel. At the end of that year, after three months of receiving prayer and the laying on of hands, God filled me with His Holy Spirit (after doing some serious "plowing" of my scholarly pride, my unforgiving attitudes and sins that for which I had not yet entered into what HE defined as repentance). I continued to be skeptical -- and still do -- of the reality of many Pentecostal claims, since I find them so ready to numerous numerous commands of Jesus and the apostles. But I found Dennis Bennett's story very believable. And when I met the man I was deeply impressed with his gentleness, good will and thoughtfulness. He was a VERY believable person, and I hope you will find his story to be believable enough for you to search the New Testament for yourself.

Sincerely,
Reed Merino
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This is an excellent book for those who are seeking a closer relationship with God through the Holy Spirit

A true and excellent book by Episcopal priest, Father Dennis Bennett, relating his own experience(s) regarding the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the 1960s and beyond. A truly authentic, accurate and wonderful book which inspires, comforts and informs the reader about the Third Person of the Trinity. I recommend it to all.

Dennis Bennett's account of his Christian walk with the Holy Spirit is a timeless inspirational classic on the charisma that God gives through the Holy Spirit. This book gives the story of Bennett, an Episcopal priest, learning about the "baptism of the Holy Spirit" and experiencing it for himself in the mid-60's. His life and ministry are radically transformed by the overwhelming presence of God's Spirit and the gift of praying in tongues.

Bennett tells the story of his own tranformation and people's reaction to his new experience. His ministry changes and blossoms, as he begins to experience and witness God's power. He sees his congregations transformed, and some people reject this move of God and become embittered.

This is a story of the Pentecostal fire of the Holy Spirit spreading through his church. It makes me hungry for a contemporary movement of God's Spirit as Bennett and those around him experienced.

I read Nine O'Clock in the Morning years ago and it changed my life, now all these years later I needed to reread it and was so glad it was still in print...this book was the beging of my desire for more of Holy Spirit I loaded it to a friend and it touched her heart soooooo much.. the anointing is still on this book..

This book was foundational in introducing me to the Holy Spirit as a witness for Jesus. It describes that "Charismatic" experience of a long time Episcopalian priest. As there are as many opinions about religion as there are about politics, I simply say, "If you are looking for more in Christianity; especially if you were brought up Catholic or Anglican, then I recommend it."