The greatness of a man’s power is the measure of his surrender.
About William Booth
William Boothwas an English Methodist preacher who, along with his wife, Catherine, founded the Salvation Army and became its first General (1878-1912). The Christian movement with a quasi-military structure and government founded in 1865 has spread from London to many parts of the world.
More quotes from William Booth
Look! Don’t be deceived by appearances – men and things are not what they seem. All who are not on the rock are in the sea!
British Methodist preacher (1829-1912)
But what is the use of preaching the Gospel to men whose whole attention is concentrated upon a mad, desperate struggle to keep themselves alive?
British Methodist preacher (1829-1912)
The profession of a prostitute is the only career in which the maximum income is paid to the newest apprentice.
British Methodist preacher (1829-1912)
We must wake ourselves up! Or somebody else will take our place, and bear our cross, and thereby rob us of our crown.
British Methodist preacher (1829-1912)
The greatness of a man’s power is the measure of his surrender.
British Methodist preacher (1829-1912)
I must assert in the most unqualified way that it is primarily and mainly for the sake of saving the soul that I seek the salvation of the body.
British Methodist preacher (1829-1912)
Go straight for souls, and go for the worst.
British Methodist preacher (1829-1912)