Though largely forgotten today, WFP Burton was well-known to previous generations of Christians as a mighty Pentecostal missionary to Africa.

     WFP Burton tells of being born again in 1905.  He was filled with the Spirit in 1911.  After being turned down for missionary work by several missionary societies, Burton set out for Africa in 1914 by faith and with no promise of support from any organization.  Later he was joined by James Salter--Smith Wigglesworth's son-in-law--and together they raised up a missionary work in what was then called the Belgian Congo. 

     In this treasured recording, Brother Burton gives a fascinating, moving, beautiful testimony of God's ability demonstrated yet again and again in missionary work in Africa. 

     He tells of companions who died along the way, or who became discouraged and turned back.  He tells of fighting sickness, and being near death numerous times from fevers and illnesses.  Then he was struck down with colon cancer and was sent home to die.  But the God who hears and answers prayer healed him and raised him back up.      

      He shares with us also the story of how in 1918, he married a young woman and brought her back to the Congo to work beside him in winning souls to Christ.    

      In his final years, he died on the same day as his dear friend, Howard Carter.

     I wish to thank the Rev. Keith Malcomson, Director of the School of Christ in Limerick, Ireland for sending me this recording.  For those of you who are interested in reading further about WFP Burton an brief online biography can be read by clicking HERE.  

     Also, Rev. Malcomson offers an inspiring biography of this giant of the faith, entitled "Into Africa."    

     I have read this biography, and the story of WFP Burton is truly unforgetable.  

     There was a tremendous Pentecostal move of God in England and in Europe of which most modern Charismatics and Pentecostals are entirely ignorant.  To expand your understanding of the English and European Pentecostal move, what God was doing years ago, and what He is still doing today, please visit Brother Keith's website:

     www.pentecostalpioneers.org.