Leonard Ravenhill (1907–1994) was an English Christian evangelist and author who focused on the subjects of prayer and revival. He is best known for challenging the modern church (through his books and sermons) to compare itself to the early Christian Church as chronicled in the Book of Acts. His most notable book is Why Revival Tarries which has sold over a million copies worldwide.He was educated at Cliff College in England and sat under the minister of Samuel Chadwick. Many people have been influenced by his teachings and he was a close friend of pastor and writer A.W. Tozer. Many are the names of people who claim to be influenced by him including Ray Comfort, Ravi Zacharias, Tommy Tenney, Steve Hill, Charles Stanley, Bill Gothard, Paul Washer and David Wilkerson.
In the 1980's, Ravenhill moved to home near Lindale, Texas a short distance from Last Days Ministry (LDM) Ranch. He regularly taught classes at LDM and was a mentor to the late Keith Green. He also spent some time teaching at Bethany College of Missions in Minnesota and some time in Saguin, Texas. He died in November 1994 and is interred at Garden Valley Cemetery in Garden Valley, Texas, close to the grave of Keith Green.
I have here some links that are full of quotes and teachings from Leonard Ravenhill. A remarkable man with a unbelievable passion for the Love of Christ. I could listen to him preach all day long and I hope you enjoy it as well!
Agony - Leonard Ravenhill
Anointing - Leonard Ravenhill
Judgment Seat of Christ - Leonard Ravenhill (This would be one of my favorites!)
No Free Crowns in Eternity - Leonard Ravenhill
Prayer - Quotes by Leonard Ravenhill
Purified - Quotes by Leonard Ravenhill
Quotes from Leonard Ravenhill - YouTube Video
Seeking His Face - Quotes by Leonard Ravenhill
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain, Part 1 - Leonard Ravenhill
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain, Part 2 - Leonard Ravenhill
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain, Part 3 - Leonard Ravenhill
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain, Part 4 - Leonard Ravenhill
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain, Part 5 - Leonard Ravenhill
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain (Martydom/Persecution) - Leonard Ravenhill