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“Most Christians would like to send their recruits to Bible college for five years. I would like to send them to hell for five minutes. That would do more than anything else to prepare them for a lifetime of compassionate ministry.”

Quote by William Booth

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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. more

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