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Selina: Countess of Huntingdon: Her Pivotal Role in the 18th Century Evangelical Awakening Hardcover – November 1, 2001

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Deeply admired by such contemporaries as King George III, Henry Venn and George Whitefield (who described her as all in a flame for Jesus)Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon left an indelible mark on the Evangelical Awakening of the Eighteenth Century. Closely involved for nearly forty years with the leaders of the revival, she gave herself unstintingly to the cause of Christ, contributing sacrificially to the construction of sixty-four chapels, the opening of many more, and the founding of Trevecca College in Wales. Drawing on unpublished sources, Faith Cook gives a deeper and truer-to-life portrait than any previously available. She introduces the reader to a gallery of eighteenth-century personalities, among whom the Countess secured an entrance for the gospel through the powerful preaching of such men as George Whitefield, William Romaine and John Fletcher. This major new biography not only rescues the Countess from undeserved obscurity and misrepresentation, but also shows what God can accomplish through the tireless labours of a godly woman whose heart's desire was that the dear Lamb of God, my best, my eternal, my only Friend should have all dedicated to his service and glory.

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Hardcover: 478 pages
Publisher: Banner of Truth (November 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0851518125
ISBN-13: 978-0851518121
Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 1.4 x 8.8 inches
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An Absolute "Don't Miss" Biography

ByJohn Vanvoorhison June 16, 2013

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I knew Faith Cook to be an excellent writer of biographical materials, including her fine work on Samuel Rutherford and other Christians of valor, but this biography has changed my opinion! What's that, you say? I now consider her one of the finest Christian historians I have ever read!! Michael Haykin said she was an excellent historian, and now I believe it. For those who have not read this book, don't delay, as I did.

What this biography has done for me is to shed much light on the relationships between the outstanding 18th century revival men, all greatly influenced by Selina Hastings, the Countess of Huntingdon. George Whitefield, John and Charles Wesley, Howell Harris, John Berridge, Henry Venn, Grimshaw, Romaine, and on and on. I knew that the Countess had a pivotal role in encouraging the planting of evangelical churches in England and Wales, but I was unaware of how far her influence extended. But this is no hagiography. Faith Cook analyzes with honesty not only the strength of this great Christian lady, but also brings to light her weaknesses. As a noble lady, she was used to having her own way, and so this aspect of her personality sometimes clashed with other leaders such as John Wesley, who were also accustomed to having their words heeded. But through it all, they loved one another for the mutual faith they shared.

Christian women, as well as men, should love this book. Not many women in the 18th century, when the lot of women was often not a happy one, had the opportunity to support the cause of the evangelical Gospel as she did. This book has been a joy to read

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but I can highly recommend this well written bio by Faith Cook

ByL.M.on September 15, 2015

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I don't have time to write a long review, but I can highly recommend this well written bio by Faith Cook.

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Five Stars

BySue B.on March 17, 2016

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Well written. Balanced view.

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Selina remains a prime example that one person can affect an entire nation for God's glory.

ByLisa Hugheson July 13, 2016

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I was first introduced to Lady Huntingdon when my husband bought me a biography about her entitled, "Lady Huntingdon and Her Friends: The Revival of the Work of God in the Days of Wesley, Whitefield, Romaine, Venn, and Others in the Last Century" by Mrs. Helen C. Knight. Rather than deter him, that “dainty” title most likely induced him to secure the book for me since the men named in the title were all great preachers from days gone by. Being collectors of old books we were delighted to receive our worn and aged copy from 1853—and then began my adventure with Lady Huntingdon.

"Lady Huntingdon and Her Friends provides a peek at God’s stirring of the spiritual waters in England in the 1700s through preachers like John and Charles Wesley, George Whitefield, William Romaine, Henry Venn, John Berridge and a host of other faithful preachers of the gospel of God. The Countess of Huntingdon connected them all in her zeal to use her position and finances to spread the gospel of God in Great Britain. "Lady Huntingdon and Her Friends" is our introduction to this remarkable woman. Yet it is "Selina, Countess of Huntingdon: Her Pivotal Role in the 18th Century Evangelical Awakening" by Faith Cook that adds the human details behind the deeds of faith. Faith Cook’s biographical skill has only increased with each book she writes, so it was with eagerness that I dived into her book on the Countess.

The magnificent moving of God’s Spirit throughout Great Britain during Selina’s time is breathtaking to behold and makes one long for a similar revival in our land. Yet, the most compelling part of Selina’s story is the undeniable fact that one person can be of great use for the Kingdom. Selina lived with her eyes upon the Prize of Jesus Christ and endeavored to give whatever resources she had available for His use and pleasure. This alone makes her worthy of our admiration and respect. Yet, "Selina, Countess of Huntingdon" is a treasure trove of biographical anecdotes on some of the great men of faith as well. It may serve us best to close with words from the Countess’ own lips at the age of 62 at which age many are thinking of retirement. This concept was foreign and unwelcome to Selina who pressed on faithfully until she died at the age of 84. As you read her words, may they be your heart’s prayer as well, “O, that I may be more and more useful to the souls of my fellow creatures. I want to be every moment all life, all zeal, all activity for God, and ever on the stretch for close communion with Him.”

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an inspiration!

ByD. T. Klevenon December 14, 2012

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In Preaching and PreachersMartyn Lloyd Jones said "When I get discouraged and over-tired and weary I also invariably go to the eighteenth century." I've found this to be one of the most refreshing and stimulating periods of Church history, and I can't get enough of it! While reading Daniel Rowland and Christian Leaders of the 18th Century, I kept seeing the Countess of Huntingdon's name come up over and over again behind the scenes of men like Howel Harris, George Whitefield, John and Charles Wesley, William Grimshaw and others. She seemed to be one of the key figures of the time, but I knew next to nothing about her. Faith Cook's biography did a more than adequate job of filling in that void. Until her biography, there hadn't been a good biography written. The original by Seymour was too flattering, and recent works carried an unnecessary bias against her. This one strove for the middle ground, showing how Lady Huntingdon was greatly used by God, in spite of her flaws.

Selina Hastings was born in the upper class in England, and had money, power, and influence. After being converted, she used all of these to advance the Gospel in England for the rest of her life. She spent thousands of pounds to build chapel buildings, started a preachers college and helped poor preachers. She hired Whitefield as her personal chaplain so as to provide the opportunity for him to preach to members of her noble circle - including princes and relatives to kings! She constantly shared the gospel with her friends, family and acquaintances. In all her entire life is an inspiration, an example of one who lived her whole life for Christ. At the end, she was selling property to get the funds to build more chapels!

I highly recommend this book. In face, I'm planning to give away copies for Christmas this year.

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Five Stars

ByLynda Won June 27, 2017

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great book!

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A story of true Devotion

I am totally fascinated by this wonderful lady and not only because I have a grand daughter of the same name, but because of her support of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Published on August 13, 2014 by William S. Chellberg

Putting it all together!

Faith Cook has done an incredible job on Selina, the Countess of Huntingdon, and weaving the characters of the 18th C revival into an understandable history.Read more

Published on April 20, 2002

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