When God Makes a Missionary: The Life Story of Edgar Mahon

by W.F.P. Burton, Anton Bosch (Editor)

When God Makes a Missionary is the life story of a missionary (Edgar Mahon), written by one of the greatest missionaries of the last century – William F P Burton. This book tells of how God changed Edgar Mahon from a rough-living transport rider, during the South African diamond and gold rush, into a missionary, who would reach thousands with the Gospel and affect the lives of people for many generations. Willie Burton was famous for his ability to hold young and old spellbound by the wonderful stories of God’s great works in the remote jungles of Africa. Stories about miracles, divine protection and provision, and of the transforming power of the Gospel. When God Makes a Missionary will thrill, move you to tears and excite worship through the story of the life of Edgar Mahon.

126 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 19, 2017

Reviews

[Caitlin Lambert · Rating 3 out of 5]

"God was with them, and they were as well provided for as though they had thousands in the bank."

I enjoyed this account of Edgar Mahon, his family, and their mission in South Africa. The trials they endured were incredible, and the heart with which they shared the gospel was amazing.

The book takes a very wide approach, covering lots of time and skipping from person to person, place to place. It felt more like a recounting of events at times than a personal narrative of a man's missionary life. Some of the interactions between "white men" and "natives" were discouraging, as they revealed the sad lack of racial unity at the time. However, overall, the story was inspiring. Miraculous healing and answered prayers were daily occurrences, and it was astounding to see God's hand in the Mahon family's life.