Of one man who gave his whole life to the Lord

The Journal Once Lost:

Extracts from the Dairy of John Sung

Compiled by: Levi Sung

Publisher: Genesis, an Imprint of Armour Publishing. 551 pp

$35, available at all major Christian and retail bookshops.

WELL-KNOWN evangelist Dr John Sung had fought valiantly for the Lord during the first half of the 20^th century, covering vast areas within mainland China and Southeast Asia, bringing revival to the Chinese Church as no one had ever done before. His influence is felt even to this day.

The Journal Once Lost contains extracts from more than 40 copies of his diaries, which were recovered after they had gone missing for more than 18 years.

The valuable insights, testimonies and old photographs bring us back to the days of one who had dedicated his entire life to the Lord – short as it was.

His call from the Lord in the dead of the night, his stay in a mental institution, his decision to cast his worldly achievements into the depths of the Pacific Ocean, how he had led countless revival meetings, his journeys as he crossed a motherland deeply ravaged by the cataclysms of war, the terrible illnesses and endless frustrations he suffered … his joys and sufferings, strengths and weaknesses, failures and successes – all these are laid bare before readers.

The loud cries of this Servant of God during his lifetime had caused thousands to repent and to be born again. With this book, he is still calling out for total repentance to achieve holiness.

Re-live the spiritual journey of one who:

• Being unflinching and steadfast, was filled with the Holy Spirit;
• Had cast aside his status and worldly possessions;
• Went on to spread the Word (no obstacle was too high for him);
• Rebuked the evil spirits and gave sermons that turned the multitudes to God;
• Healed the sick and drove out evil spirits; and
• Rekindled the hearts of believers.
  
  

In his Foreword to the book, Bishop Hwa Yung of The Methodist Church in Malaysia, wrote: “May God use this book to fan the flames in the hearts of many people in the Asian Church so that a mighty movement of God will take place … I most warmly commend it to your reading and prayerful reflection.”