When the Civil War broke out, Bounds enlisted in the Confederate Southern Army. Serving first as a soldier, he later became a chaplain to the troops. During the conflict, he was captured and held as a prisoner of war by Union forces.
Michael
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When you trace the spiritual undercurrents of the twentieth century, you’ll find a few names that rarely make the headlines yet quietly shaped the lives of thousands. One such figure is George H. Warnock a Canadian minister and writer.
When you talk about prophetic voices in the 20th century, one name that consistently rises to the surface is Bill Britton. Though not as widely known in mainstream Christian publishing as some of his contemporaries, Britton’s writings carry a depth and prophetic edge.
On February 11 1949, a young woman stood and fearlessly prophesied: a great revival was coming. The very next day, that word burst into reality as the Holy Spirit swept through the room with undeniable power. For months afterward, the air was thick with God’s presence.
“Is this the City of God?” I heard the traveler ask a woman at the information booth in the central square. “No, this is Christian City, “she replies. “But I thought this road led to the City of God!” He exclaims with great disappointment. “That’s what we all thought when we arrived,” she answers, her tone sympathetic.
A largely hidden, yet growing phenomenon is changing the face of Christianity in the West and profoundly affecting the way in which Christians are choosing to practice their faith. Disillusioned by the lack of New Testament realities.
