Books by William Booth
Many books about General William Booth have been written. But he himself was also a writer. In his books, he writes often surprisingly directly to help Christians in their daily life.
General William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army
Some of his books are:
- SALVATION SOLDIERY (1882)
- IN DARKEST ENGLAND... and the way out (1890)
- PURITY OF HEART (1902)
- LETTERS TO SALVATIONISTS ON RELIGION FOR EVERY DAY Vol. I (1902)
- LETTERS TO SALVATIONISTS ON LOVE, MARRIAGE AND HOME, Being Vol. II of RELIGION FOR EVERY DAY (1902)
- SERGEANT MAJOR DO-YOUR-BEST OF DARKINGTON (1906)
- THE SEVEN SPIRITS, OR WHAT I TEACH MY OFFICERS (1907)
"Letters to Salvationists on Love, Marriage, & Home", Religion for Every Day Vol. II (pub. 1902)
The book contains letters from William Booth that were already published in two weekly publications of The Salvation Army, in "The War Cry" and in "The Social Gazette". These letters were written to assist in the development of godly relationships of Salvationists. It is a wealth of information ranging from courtship to engagements, from the choice of a partner, of how to make love.
There are 2 chapters dedicated to inform on advantages & disadvantages of marriage. And the 2nd half of the book devotes itself to how the married couple is to treat one another, the training of children, & education.
"Purity of Heart"
Letters by William Booth to Salvationists and others (pub. 1902)
It is a book that should be read and re-read at least once a year by every Salvationist who desires to be a true Salvationist, inside and out.
A "Pure Heart" is a heart that has been cleansed by the Blood of Jesus from all sin, and filled with the Power of the Holy Spirit which enables us to please God in all we do...to love Him with all our might, and to love our neighbour as ourselves.
(Matthew 5:8) "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
"The Seven Spirits" or what I teach my Officers (pub. 1907)
This book is a collection of messages for Salvation Army Officers held at a Congress in 1904.
This book is for those who are seeking to serve God and others via The Salvation Army in a productive and powerful way. It is full of spiritual treasures that will challenge your faith and convict you of sin, it will remind you of God's purpose for you and keep you on the "straight and narrow" path that eventually will lead you to Heaven and accountability before God.
