Deep Calls Unto Deep

by Watchman Nee

Mélység mélységet hív elő - Deep Calls unto Deep by Watchman Nee / Hungarian Language Edition

A füzet hátuljáról
"Amikor a belső, rejtett életünk mélységeiből kincseket tudunk előhozni, tapasztalni fogjuk, milyen nagy hatással lesz az mások életére."

Watchman Nee 1920-ban, tizenhét éves korában jutott keresztény hitre Kínában, s már ugyanebben az évben megkezdte írói munkásságát. Szolgálatának közel harminc éve alatt nyilvánvalóvá vált, hogy Watchman Nee az Úr egyedülállóan ritka ajándéka az Ő testének az Ő haladásához ebben a korban. 1952-ben a kommunista kormány bebörtönözte, és egész haláláig, 1972-ig, fogságban tartották. Szavai a szellemi kinyilatkoztatás és ellátmány bőséges forrásaként fennmaradtak a világ keresztényei számára.

From the Back Cover
“When we can bring forth riches from the depths of our inner life, we will find that other lives will be deeply affected.”

Watchman Nee became a Christian in mainland China in 1920 at the age of seventeen and began writing in the same year. Throughout the nearly thirty years of his ministry, Watchman Nee was clearly manifested as a unique gift from the Lord to His Body for His move in this age. In 1952 he was imprisoned by the communist government, where he remained until his death in 1972. His words remain an abundant source of spiritual revelation and supply to Christians throughout the world.

14 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 1998

About the author

Watchman Nee (Chinese: 倪柝聲; pinyin: Ní Tuòshēng; Foochow Romanized: Ngà̤ Táuk-sĭng; 1903–1972) was a Chinese Christian author and church leader during the early 20th century. He spent the last 20 years of his life in prison and was severely persecuted by the Communists in China. Together with Wangzai, Zhou-An Lee, Shang-Jie Song, and others, Nee founded The Church Assembly Hall, later which would be also known as the "Local churches" (Chinese: 地方教會). or more commonly as (聚會所) meaning "assembly hall"

Born into a Methodist family, Watchman Nee experienced a religious revival, and joined the Church of Heavenly Peace, Fuzhou in 1920 at age 17 and began writing in the same year. In 1921, he met the British missionary M. E. Barber, who was a great influence on him. Through Miss Barber, Nee was introduced to many of the Christian writings which were to have a profound influence on him and his teachings. Nee attended no theological schools or Bible institutes. His knowledge was acquired through studying the Bible and reading various Christian spiritual books. During his 30 years of ministry, beginning in 1922, Nee traveled throughout China planting churches among the rural communities and holding Christian conferences and trainings in Shanghai. In 1952 he was imprisoned for his faith; he remained in prison until his death in 1972.

Reviews

[Brice Karickhoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little book is like a condensed combination of Why Revival Tarries, and the service chapter in Celebration or Discipline. Basically, the Christian must be deeply rooted in order to experience growth, and these deep roots will be evidenced by the “hidden life”, such as spiritual experiences that you feel no need to be talkative about, time spent in prayer that nobody knows about, and even anonymous generosity. Nee makes a great biblical case for this using Matthew 6, 2 Cor 12, and Isaiah 39. Finally he concludes with Psalm 42, the books namesake, by arguing that such a life of depth will allow us to speak to the depths of others and experience the depths of God. Enjoyable (very short) read, well articulated points, and convicting teaching!

[Kathleen Derbyshire · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is more like a pamphlet. It is so packed with information I was surprised about how good it is. It taught me a great deal without me even knowing it.

[Marie | Word Addict · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this was my first encounter as a young person with the notion of stillness, intention, careful listening and contemplation, and opening myself to the depths of not only my heart and mind, but of those around me and the world at large.

Though I no longer consider myself a Christian, those concepts made a lasting impression on me. I read a lot of different things back then. But I do wonder how much this specific little "book" affected me, and how that shift actually ultimately contributed to my deconversion.

[Chesleigh Burns · Rating 3 out of 5]

The title is misleading but the topic reigns very true. The author encourages Christians to analyze the motives of our service and testifying. We are called to intentionally pursue a private relationship with the Lord.

[Elizabeth Ekeoseye · Rating 4 out of 5]

It contains salient points.