When the Holy Ghost is come explores the role of the Holy Ghost in Christian life with a strong focus on spiritual transformation and inner renewal. The work emphasizes the importance of receiving divine presence as an active and personal experience rather than a distant doctrine. It presents the Holy Ghost as a source of guidance, moral strength, and inward cleansing, shaping believers into lives of service and devotion. Through reflections grounded in Biblical teachings, the narrative explains how spiritual empowerment brings clarity, discipline, and renewed purpose. Attention is given to the contrast between spiritual uncertainty and spiritual fullness, showing how faith becomes more effective when aligned with inner conviction. The text also highlights purification of the heart, stressing humility, obedience, and surrender as essential steps toward spiritual maturity. Within the broader spiritual mission associated with The Salvation Army, the book encourages readers to examine their own faith practices and openness to divine influence. Overall, it serves as a reflective guide for those seeking deeper engagement, spiritual consistency, and a more transformative relationship with their beliefs.
Colonel Samuel Logan Brengle was a prominent spiritual leader associated with The Salvation Army, widely recognized for his teachings centered on holiness, inner discipline, and wholehearted devotion to faith. Serving as a Commissioner, he dedicated his life to preaching, teaching, and writing with a focus on spiritual transformation and personal sanctification. His work consistently emphasized the importance of humility, self-examination, and surrender as foundations for spiritual growth. Educated at DePauw University and later at Boston Theological Seminary, he combined academic grounding with practical ministry, allowing his message to reach both clergy and lay readers. His books, including - The soul winner's secret, Helps to holiness, and Heart talks on holiness, reflect a deep concern for moral integrity, inner purity, and effective service rooted in faith. Through his writings and sermons, he explored the challenges of spiritual struggle while offering guidance toward disciplined living and deeper commitment. His influence extended through teaching, authorship, and leadership, shaping devotional thought within the spiritual mission he served and leaving a lasting imprint on faith based instruction.