This book contains 150 short quotations from twenty-one of Andrew Murray’s most popular books. Of necessity, the quotations are short. To add to their appeal, I’ve inserted them over a colourful background of Protea flowers and related species that grow prolifically in the South African veld. They are generally known as fynbos.

The quotations have been compiled according to fifteen topics that one can dip into at any time. I’m hopeful that the blaze of colour and the beauty of the Proteas will add to the relish of reading and pondering these insightful quotations.

In 1860, thirty-two-year-old Andrew Murray unexpectedly becomes the key leader in a revival that spreads throughout the Cape and beyond. But barely two years later, he discovers that he has lost the blessings gained during the revival, and has started to strive in his own strength again. Although he consecrates his life anew, the experience of the filling with the Holy Spirit, he so longs to receive, fails to eventuate.

He nevertheless hangs on in faith through bitter court battles with liberals, missionary endeavors, and educational projects, ever wondering when God will seal his consecration with the desired experience—that is, until God stops him in his tracks, thus forcing him to confront the barriers that are blocking the blessing.

This is a true and factual novel based on thorough research. It could also be regarded as dramatized non-fiction. In it you will learn about:

• His misconceptions regarding revival
• His leadership skills when doing battle with the Liberals
• His vision for missions and women’s education
• His dependence on God to open doors
• His approach to healing by building up his faith
• His realization that the vessel God has cleansed He will undoubtedly fill.

If you count Andrew Murray as one of your heroes of the faith, or have read some of his published works, then these six talks are sure to find a special place in your heart. They are basically word for word as he delivered them.

Andrew Murray at Keswick

Three of these talks were delivered on consecutive evenings at the Keswick Convention of 1895 in the Lake District, England. They are unique to Keswick and differ in content from other sermons published under the same titles while on tour in America.

Andrew Murray at Exeter Hall

After arriving back from his preaching tour of America in the autumn of 1895, the organizers of his tour requested that he speak on prayer at a small gathering of full-time workers and interested Christians at Exeter Hall. The talks he gave on that occasion were originally published under the title Eagle Wings in 1895. They are among the best of his talks.

Two Testimonies

Both testimonies were given at Keswick, and are the only ones that we know of. One was given in 1882, just after the miraculous healing of his throat, while the other was given at the Keswick Convention of 1895.