Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Twenty One Years' Salvation Army"" is a memoir written by General William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army. The book covers the first twenty-one years of the organization's existence, from its humble beginnings in 1865 to its growth into a worldwide movement by 1886.Booth shares his personal experiences and insights into the challenges and triumphs of building the Salvation Army, which started as a small group of Christian evangelists in London's East End. He describes the struggles they faced in reaching out to the poor and marginalized, and the innovative methods they developed to spread their message of hope and salvation.The book also provides a fascinating look into the early history of the Salvation Army, including its unique organizational structure, its distinctive uniform and flag, and its use of music and brass bands as a means of attracting and inspiring followers.Throughout the book, Booth emphasizes the importance of faith, perseverance, and a deep commitment to serving others. He shares numerous stories of individuals who were transformed by the work of the Salvation Army, and highlights the organization's ongoing efforts to alleviate poverty, combat addiction, and provide spiritual guidance to those in need.Overall, ""Twenty One Years' Salvation Army"" is a compelling and inspiring account of one of the most influential Christian movements of the 19th century, written by its visionary founder.1891. A memorial commemorating the Salvation Army's first twenty-one years including an account by the General of the way in which God led him to begin the war. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.