[The Authoritative Life of General William Booth by George Scott Railton]@TWC D-Link bookThe Authoritative Life of General William Booth CHAPTER XXIII 3/18
His tall figure, with its gleaming eyes, long curved nose, and flowing beard, help him to present himself to the audience, with lively gestures illuminating his thoughts, as at once accuser of our times and gentle judge.
He is especially a gentle judge of fallen women and girls, 55,000 of whom, from ten years of age upwards, he tells us, The Army has rescued. "'The fallen young men are forgiven by their fathers and mothers,' says he.
'Why should not we also forgive the fallen girls? If nobody else will do so, we will.' This sentiment called forth general applause. "'And then,' The General went on, 'The religion of The Army has three main principles: (1) You must get right with your God.
You must be reconciled with Him, and feel the kiss of His forgiving love.
(2) You must live righteously in your own private life, in your family, and in holiness of heart.
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