Salvation for the Least, Last, and Lost: The Vision of William Booth and The Salvation Army
William Booth's profound ambition for the souls of men led to the establishment of The Salvation Army, a movement dedicated to providing salvation and help to the least, last, and lost. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Booth's vision was to preach the good news, offer freedom to the oppressed, and bring about full salvation for body, mind, and soul.
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Salvation for the least, last and lost Salvation for the least, last and lost Some men s ambition is art Some men s ambition is fame Some men s ambition is gold But my ambition is the souls of men William Booth (entry in King Edward VII s autograph book)
Salvation for the least, last and lost Salvation for the least, last and lost O boundless salvation, deep ocean of love O fullness of mercy, Christ brought from above The whole world redeeming, so rich and so free Now flowing for all men, come, roll over me William Booth
Salvation for the least, last and lost Salvation for the least, last and lost Our name is significant: We aren t the Celebration Army, Sanctification Army, Social Service Army, Senior Citizens Army or the She ll Be Right Army No! We are The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora
Salvation for the least, last and lost Salvation for the least, last and lost 1. The Spirit of the Lord is on me because he has anointed me: Our ministry must be done in and through the power of the Holy Spirit It s not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord Zechariah 4:6 Blood and Fire!
Salvation for the least, last and lost Salvation for the least, last and lost 2. To preach the good news to the poor: Euaggelizo Greek word for sharing the good news (derivative for evangelism) The Salvation Army was born on the streets Taking it to the Streets campaign later in 2015
Salvation for the least, last and lost Salvation for the least, last and lost 3. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners, recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed and to proclaim the year of the Lord s favour: I have found my destiny These people are our people Booth s vision was Christ s vision nothing less than full salvation for the body and mind as well as the soul
Salvation for the least, last and lost Salvation for the least, last and lost God shall have all there is of William Booth Is the Spirit of the Lord upon you? Is he sending you to share the good news, bind up the broken hearted and tell people of God s love and favour?
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Salvation for the least, last and lost Salvation for the least, last and lost How is God challenging you today? To choose to follow Jesus? To consider being a soldier in The Salvation Army? To fulltime service as an officer? To fight for the least, the last and the lost?
