Through the Year with William Booth: 365 daily readings from William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army

by Stephen J. Poxon

William Booth - pawnbroker's assistant, firebrand preacher, advocate of women's rights, friend of the poor, confidant of statesmen, politicians and royalty, father of eight children, champion of the marginalised, and founder and first General of The Salvation Army. General Booth's courage, oratory and passion changed Victorian Britain. He resolutely ignored his critics - including those who decried him as the Anti-Christ - and reached out to those who considered themselves well outside the concern of Almighty God. Prayer and practicality were his hallmarks: he ridiculed the idea of preaching to a beggar while that beggar was cold and hungry. William Booth worked tirelessly, campaigning, researching, negotiating, adapting music-hall songs - and writing. This book introduces us to his heart and convictions. Here we find the urgency, thought and humanity which drove him on.

384 pages, Hardcover

First published May 15, 2015

Reviews

[Bramwell Blyth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a truly inspiring read over the last year. To hear direct from a man of God who inspired a movement and to read the scriptures that inspired him reminded me that God never changes but speaks to each one of us in a different way. This book inspired me to keep going, to never give up and to rely on God for everything even when I don’t understand.

[Bramwell Blyth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a truly inspiring read over the year. To hear direct from a man of God who inspired a movement and to read the scriptures that inspired him reminded me that God never changes but speaks to each one of us in a different way. This book inspired me to keep going, to never give up and to rely upon God for all things even when I don’t understand.