Derek Prince: A Biography

348 Pages·2016·4.56 MB·English

by  Stephen Mansfield

I am so in awe of the power of God that had worked in Derek Prince's
life, how His leading brought about change in world events through
Derek's prayers and obedience and ushered in a fresh awakening in the
lives of so many people. I am most captivated by God's love and purpose
for and through this man. The honesty portrayed in Stephen Mansfield's
biography also deeply affected me as a Christian. I found myself
overwhelmed and proud to have met this great man in my lifetime. I am
transported back to a time when the promptings of the Holy Spirit were
fresh in my life, and it gives me renewed longing.
- PHIL KEAGGY
AWARD-WINNING MUSICIAN AND RECORDING ARTIST
The very first Christian book that I ever purchased was Derek Prince's
book Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose, which opened my eyes to see
my true enemy. It was fifteen years ago that this "seed" was planted into
my life. Since that time God has released me to the nations to carry the
torch of setting the captives free as Derek Prince did. He is a pioneer and
father of the faith to millions. Similar to the prophet Elisha, his death has
been a seed in the ground that continues to breed life. It was an honor to
meet Derek in person, and I can truly say that there is an awesome man
behind the ministry.
-KIMBERLY DANIELS
KIMBERLY DANIELS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
Diana and I love and miss Derek Prince! In our darkest hours, we would
receive his letters of strength and encouragement. He had an inner
fortitude that was without limit. Derek was my spiritual mentor and
teacher in the field of spiritual warfare.
-JOHN C. HAGEE
CORNERSTONE CHURCH
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
A Biography
A Biography
Stephen Mansfield

To the daughters—
Tihva, Peninah, Ruhammah,johanne, Magdalene, Kirsten, Anna, Elisabeth,
andjosha—
Who have loved much and endured much
His life was gentle, and the elements So mix'd in him that Nature might
stand up And say to all the world "This was a man!"
-JULIUS CAESAR
ACT V, SCENE 5

Contents
Foreword by John Hagee .................... xiii
Introduction: Remembering a Life .............. 1
1 1915 India and the Sacrifice of Empire ................. 9
2 The Gray Streak: Lonely Is the Child ......................... 23
3 Cambridge: The Haunting of the Dead .................... 41
4 The Conscience Objects: Ireland, the Army, and the Change .............. 59
5 Discipled in the Desert: Lessons of a Lifetime ....................... 83
6 Palestine: Land of Love and Longing ....................111
7 Eretz Israel: Present at the Creation ...................... 147
8 London to Vancouver: The Day of Small Beginnings .................. 169
9 America: To Step Upon the Stage ...................... 199
10 A Teacher for Our Time: To Heal the Broken Stream ................... 221
11 Remembrance: An Evening With Derek Prince ................. 245
12 If I Forget You, 0 Jerusalem: Home .................................261
Epilogue ...............................275
Appendix: The Life and Ministry of Derek Prince ............279
Acknowledgments ........................285
Notes ................................. 287