Richard Bewes (1934 – 2019) was the author of several beloved books of faith including ‘Talking About Prayer’, ‘150 Pocket Thoughts’, and ‘The Goodnight Book’. Bewes was the rector of All Souls Church in the centre of London from 1983 until his retirement in 2004. In 2005 he was awarded an OBE for his services to the Church of England.

”Richard has ransacked the Bible and the nations to provide us with a bird's-eye (and at times, ring-side) view of those remarkable periods when we glimpse the powers of the coming age as the Lord Almighty works in concentrated spiritual revival.“Craig Dyer(Associate Pastor, Harper Church, Glasgow and Training Director, Christianity Explored)”Simple, yet profound … A book to read, and read again.“Susie Leafe(Director of Reform, Sheffield, and Member of the General Synod of the Church of England)”Richard takes us to the heart of true revival ... stirs us to prayer ... warns us against false manifestations ... encourages us with wonderful, untold stories of the Lord's work around the world.“Alasdair Paine(Vicar of St. Andrew the Great, Cambridge)”... mixes history, truth and heart-warming stories to clear our heads and excite our hearts about revival. A great introduction to the subject which should whet your appetite for more.“Hugh Palmer(Rector, All Souls Langham Place, London)”Born out of the family's experience of the East African Revival and passionate about seeing such refreshment and renewal again, Richard Bewes tells the story of God's sovereign work in bringing revival across nations and down the ages. Richard's wealth of biblical wisdom and warmth caused me to plead: "Do it again, Lord, and start with me!" Do read this book and pray for times of refreshing, renewal and, please God, Revival!“Simon Vibert(Vicar, Christ Church, Virginia Water, Surrey)”May this book provide a fresh impulse for Christians worldwide to pray for revival in our gospel–starved communities. “John Woodbridge(Research Professor of Church History and Thought, Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois)”Richard is both fervently pro–revival and utterly sane. Best of all, it’s a book on revival with the gospel at the heart of it.“Dale Ralph Davis(Respected Author and Old Testament Scholar)