Sounds From Heaven The Revival on the Island of Lewis 1949-1952 – Colin & Mary Peckham
Written by
Colin & Mary Peckham
More than seventy years ago there was a remarkable move of God in the Hebrides Islands in the north of Scotland. God simply moved sovereignly and powerfully, and many people were convicted of sin and born again. Mary Peckham was a teenager converted during that time, and along with her husband she chronicled the events and testimonies of the revival. It turns out that the region had experienced powerful moves of God before, notably in 1939 as well. In this book are dispatches sent by Duncan Campbell, a visiting pastor who became the main preacher during the time, as well as testimonies from various people who were born again or had their lives greatly impacted.
The people who share stories in this book speak with such simplicity. They came under conviction, were disturbed about their sin, and then responded by calling on God for mercy. It happened again and again and again. The experiences that recur repeatedly are much praying and singing, the message of judgment and mercy constantly being proclaimed, and a desire in many people to just gather, night after night, to listen to God’s word being preached, sing and pray. Also, Duncan Campbell seems to have been such an outstanding man: multiple people describe him as being fiery and urgent in his preaching, but so gentle with those who would respond afterwards.
Honestly, it was all great. Simply stories and accounts of people meeting with God. What’s not to like? Possibly one thing that was hard to read: even with scores of people being born again, there were some who actually opposed the revival because it hadn’t happened through their denomination! It just goes to show that even when God is moving right in front of you, it’s possible to be completely blinded by your own judgment.
All Christians! It is so humbling and helpful to hear the stories, and a reminder of what true revival looks like: repentance, conviction, salvations.
Yes, without reservation!
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