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Revival Man:The Jock troup Story
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Jock Troup's story is quite simply extraordinary. From a childhood in the Far north of Scotland he went to work in the fishing industry and then on to service in the First World War. When the major turning point in Jock's life arrived - his conversion.
Jock went on to become an Evangelist, but no ordinary Evangelist. To quote a neighbour'he had huge hands. He could pick up a fully inflated football easily with one hand. He had sixteen-inch biceps, un-expanded, and a neck like a prize bull', and to match this formidable physical presence he had a fire for reaching the lost with the Gospel.
George Mitchell gives fascinating insights into the lives of the fisher folk on the East coast of Scotland, and Glasgow life in Jock Troup's time. He includes testimonies of those influenced through Jock Troup and looks at the ingredients of revival, providing a useful lesson to the Church today.
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"From the time of his conversion Jock's burning passion was to see men and women saved and his life was given over entirely to evangelism. I pray that a new generation will be challenged and motivated to evangelism by this book."
Bert Clarke, Former Vice-President of the GUEA, Former Chairman of the Tent Hall Committee
'From one who has gained so much from the legacy he left in my own life, I can do no better than recommend this book to all, praying that the passion and fire for souls that he had for his day, will once again be experienced in our day.'
Bill Gilvear, Evangelist
A biography of Scottish evangelist Jock Troup. It takes us firstly from his upbringing in the far north of Scotland, to his service during the First World War. It was during the war that Troup came to a living faith in Jesus Christ, and thus begun a remarkable ministry, which would see Troup experience revival during the 1920s in the North-East of Scotland, and a period of evangelistic work in the Tent Hall Mission in Glasgow, before his death in the 1950s. Mitchell has researched his subject well and gives us insights not just into Troup, but also into the work of some of the old mission halls during the 20th century. There may be a case for a more extensive work on Troup, as well as some more constructive criticism of the man. Nevertheless, this is a most enjoyable read. Coming from the north-east of Scotland myself, I am glad to see books on the 1920s Revival coming to the fore.
Posted by Andrew Young, Fraserburgh at 13:18 on Saturday 07 October 2006
