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William Booth, born on April 10, 1829, in England, was a prominent preacher and social reformer. He founded the Christian denomination of the Salvation Army, focusing on social reform and relief work. Booth dedicated his life to improving the living conditions of the poor and founded the Salvation Army, an international Christian charity organization that continues to provide assistance worldwide.

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“Look well to the fire of your souls, for the tendency of fire is to go out.”

Wells Looks Soul Fire Tendencies Your Soul

Author:William Booth

“Put your ear down to the Bible, and hear Him bid you go and pull sinners out of the fire of sin. Put your ear down to the burdened, agonized heart of humanity, and listen to its pitiful wail for help.”

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“There are different kinds of fire; there is false fire. No one knows this better than we do, but we are not such fools as to refuse good bank notes because there are false ones in circulation; and although we see here and there manifestations of what appears to us to be nothing more than mere earthly fire, we none the less prize and value, and seek for the genuine fire which comes from the altar of the Lord.”

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“Before we go to our knees to receive the Baptism of Fire, let me beg of you to see to it that your souls are in harmony with the will and purpose of the Holy Spirit whom you seek.”

Soul Spirit Purpose Fire Holy Let Me Harmony Your Soul Knees Holy Spirit Baptism

Book:Salvation Soldiery: A Series of Addresses on the Requirements of Jesus Christ's Service

Source: Salvation Soldiery: A Series of Addresses on the Requirements of Jesus Christ's Service

“The tendency of fire is to go out; watch the fire on the altar of your heart. Anyone who has tended a fireplace fire knows that it needs to be stirred up occasionally.”

Knows Needs Heart Watches Fire Tendencies Altars Fireplaces

Author:William Booth

About the Author

Born: April 10, 1829
Died: August 20, 1912
Known for: Preacher
Quotes: 54

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In Darkest England and the Way OutRelated source material

In Darkest England, and the Way OutRelated source material

Salvation Soldiery: A Series of Addresses on the Requirements of Jesus Christ's ServiceRelated source material

Selected Papers on the Social Work of the Salvation ArmyRelated source material

The founder's messages to soldiers during years 1907-1908Related source material

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