Birth of a Reformation; Or, The Life and Labors of Daniel S. Warner

"Birth of a Reformation; Or, The Life and Labors of Daniel S. Warner" by A. L. Byers is a biography that tells the story of Daniel S. Warner, a key person in the holiness movement and the Evening Light Reformation. The book, reprinted in the 21st century from an earlier edition, focuses on Warner's fight against the divisions within Christianity and his dream to bring the church back to its original, unified state. The author shines a light on Warner's early life, describing a childhood marked by hardship and his inspiring drive to find spiritual truth. We learn how these early challenges, including the struggles within his family, pushed him to seek a deeper understanding of the church's purpose. The tone is set for exploring Warner’s work and how he worked to encourage a church guided by the Spirit, free from the constraints of religious groups.