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The Life of Charles G. Finney by A.M. Hills (1848 - 1935).

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A.M. Hills, theologian and preacher in the Wesleyan holiness tradition, gives us a detailed biography of Charles G. Finney, one of the most influential revivalists of the nineteenth century. Charles G. Finney was a key figure in initiating the Second Great Awakening in the United States. His preaching was passionate and powerful and his very presence would often bring conviction on those around him. Although his background was Baptist and Presbyterian, he vigorously promoted the doctrine of entire sanctification and the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Finney also left his mark on education as president of Oberlin College in Ohio. ( Larry Wilson)
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      Keywords that describe the book: Jesus, theology, evangelism, preaching, holiness, revival, sanctification, christianity, great awakening, oberlin

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Last edited by silverquill on April 19th, 2021, 9:46 am, edited 3 times in total.
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I will be DPL for this book.
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Larry,
I can MC this for you.

MW is up and your all set. Let me know if you find I missed something. Enjoy the project. :D
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linny wrote: June 30th, 2020, 4:32 am Larry,
I can MC this for you.

MW is up and your all set. Let me know if you find I missed something. Enjoy the project. :D
Thanks, Linny! Much appreciated.

MW populated and we are READY FOR READERS.
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Heading over to Readers Wanted.
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Getting us started with the preface:

https://librivox.org/uploads/linny/finney_00_hills_128kb.mp3 2:53
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silverquill wrote: July 17th, 2020, 8:55 am Getting us started with the preface:

https://librivox.org/uploads/linny/finney_00_hills_128kb.mp3 2:53
Larry,
PL OK. Very nice start.
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I will read section one. I am very familiar with recording and have all of the software and set up to meet all of the specs that were listed. This will be my first recording for librivox. If you need any sample recordings of mine I can give you a link to them if that helps you. Thanks in advance for starting this project! I am very familiar with A. M. Hills writings.
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esamborski wrote: August 31st, 2020, 6:27 pm I will read section one. I am very familiar with recording and have all of the software and set up to meet all of the specs that were listed. This will be my first recording for librivox. If you need any sample recordings of mine I can give you a link to them if that helps you. Thanks in advance for starting this project! I am very familiar with A. M. Hills writings.
Oh, this does sound good!
I suggest that you first look over our Newbie Guide to recording to familiarize yourself with how we do things here in LibriVox
https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Newbie_Guide_to_Recording

You will see a section on completing a one-minute preliminary recording and how to post it.
This is more to check out the specifications we need for LV recordings and the uploading procedure.
When you have that completed, post back here and let me know how you would like to be listed in our Catalog. You can use your real name, a pseudonym or any nickname you wish. This is how you will be credited for all of your LibriVox work.

Meanwhile, I will save this section for you.

PS: You will find a lot of Christian works being recorded here!
I think this is the firs A.M. Hills, but I'd like to a lot more of his writing, and other holiness works.
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viewtopic.php?f=21&t=82368

There is the link to my test! You can us my name Erik Samborski for the catalog! Let me know what is next! Thanks a lot! I have many holiness movement works that are in the public domain. I got them from Duane Maxey (Holiness Data Ministry). Duane has made these available through http://wesley.nnu.edu/holiness-classics-library/.
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esamborski wrote: September 1st, 2020, 9:07 am viewtopic.php?f=21&t=82368

There is the link to my test! You can us my name Erik Samborski for the catalog! Let me know what is next! Thanks a lot! I have many holiness movement works that are in the public domain. I got them from Duane Maxey (Holiness Data Ministry). Duane has made these available through http://wesley.nnu.edu/holiness-classics-library/.
Great!
I've left comments on you test there, but will repeat them here.

Excellent reading. Very clean.
The only issue that needs attention is the volume which is too loud, coming in at 92.5 dB
Our target is 89 dB with an acceptable range of 89-92 dB.

In actual recordings we like a silence of about five seconds at the end.
At the beginning, nor more than 1 second, but usually at leas .5 - .75 is a good goal.

I will assign you Section 1 with pleasure!
Just click on your name in the Magic Window to view your LibriVox reader page. This is where you can track all of your LV projects, of which I hope there will be many.

I made a few contributions to Duane's collection from my library, some of the books going back to my grandfather's collection. I'm not sure if we can use him as a PD source since he modified some of them. I've not checked that out. But, many are available on Archive.com Anyway, looking for to collaboration with you!

NNU '69
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I was able to get the test to be an output of 89db. Do you need me to upload again? If not I am ready to up load the first chapter!
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https://librivox.org/uploads/linny/finney_01_hills_128kb.mp3

I have completed chapter 1. The length is 13:30:06. I previously posted an upload but have remixed it for better EQ. This is the remixed one.
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esamborski wrote: September 1st, 2020, 3:30 pm https://librivox.org/uploads/linny/finney_01_hills_128kb.mp3

I have completed chapter 1. The length is 13:30:06. I previously posted an upload but have remixed it for better EQ. This is the remixed one.
Great reading, Erik!
And, PL OK.

Feel free to record some more of this if you like.
I also have a project going of a short collection of sermons by Catherine Booth.
Really great holiness preaching!
You might enjoy recording one of those. Here is the link to the project thread:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=81122

Briefly checked out your podcast, and will spend some more time with it. :D
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Post by esamborski »

Thank you!

I would like to record chapter 2. I may do a few of these a week. I decided that I would pick some books that I would like to read and study and kill 2 birds with one stone! I may very well read some of those Catherine Booth sermons.
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