Seven Years in Sierra Leone: William A. B. Johnson

William A. B. Johnson’s mission in Sierra Leone stands as a living testament to God’s transforming power. In this unvarnished account of seven arduous years on the edge of the Dark Continent, one man’s life becomes a beacon amid despair. Called to a field where hope was scarce and suffering abundant, Johnson’s journey echoes the sacred promise: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me.”

Through personal trials and the relentless hardships of a mission marked by poverty, disease, and cultural barriers, he discovered that even in the midst of darkness, divine light could prevail. His own heart testified, “My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness,” a truth that turned barren soil into a garden of renewal. In a land where spiritual blindness was the norm, his steadfast faith proclaimed, “Light is sprung up,” illuminating lives long forgotten.

The author, Arthur T. Pierson, observed that “in the past twenty years, I have encountered no other work that so vividly captures the transforming power of God’s grace in the midst of human despair.” His words remind us that this is not merely a biography but a living record of faith—a singular testament of a servant whose life and labors continue to speak to the heart of every seeker of truth.