Almost every land on the face of the globe knows this pioneer and his Army, The Army which has waged such long, determined, and successful battle against the world's ramparts of sin and woe.

Not one country, but fifty, will feel to-day a severe personal loss.

From Lapland to Honolulu heads will be bowed in sorrow at the news that that striking figure who has been responsible for so much of the religious progress of the world of to-day is no more.
"The stupendous crusade which he initiated had the very humblest beginnings.

It opened in the slummy purlieus of Nottingham, that city which gave to the world two of the greatest religious leaders of modern times--General Booth and Dr.Paton.It has passed through periods of open enmity, opposition, criticism, but its Leader and his band of devoted helpers have never lost sight of their high aim.

They were engaged in 'war on the hosts that keep the underworld submerged,' and they have now long been justified by their unparalleled achievements.
The time of scorn and indifference passed, and General Booth lived to receive honour at the hands of kings and princes, and to have their support for his work.
"It is not given to every man who sets out with a great purpose to accomplish his aims.