The Great Azusa Street Revival: The Life and Sermons of William Seymour (edition 2020)

by William Seymour (Author)

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Harley0326's review

have not heard of William Seymour before I read this book about his life. Wow. What an incredible inspiration he is. As I followed each step he took I was amazed at the undeniable love of God he had. Stepping out in faith, he spoke in churches that didn’t always accept him for the color of his skin and/or his belief in the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues. It was easy to step back in time and watch as people prayed hours upon hours and listened to the Word of God through William.

His sermons could be long at times but everyone stayed to listen to what this man had to say. They could feel the stirring of God and wanted to part of it. It reminds me of the revivals I attended as a child. I didn’t understand everything that was going on because I was young and at times it scared me. As I grew older, I became aware of speaking in tongues and what the Bible says about it. Everyone has different views on this subject so I leave it up to readers to choose their own path on this subject.

As we step into the second part of the book, this is where I wanted to linger. I loved his sermons and how he touched on the life of Jesus. He explains that someone who was sinless and without disease died for us. He forgives us and wants a relationship with us. Each sermon has a different topic and I soon realized that I needed to study each one slowly. There is a lot in this book that I enjoyed reading and I’m glad I was introduced to a man who accepted the call on his life.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion. (

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Harley0326 | Nov 14, 2020 |

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As the wife, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter-in-law of Primitive Baptist Preachers, I wanted to love this book. Unfortunately, I found it to be dry, hard to concentrate on the words on the pages, and otherwise inaccessible except perhaps to someone who experienced a direct family connection with William Seymour or the Azusa Street Revival.

Turning a stable into a revival location connected to me because of how Jesus Christ came into the world in the flesh. I believe this book best suits those with a strong desire to read theological papers rather than the mainstream public. I wanted this book to explore the nuances and experiences of the actual people besides the teachings. I found it lacking in that area. But check this book out for yourself.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own. (

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