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In the midst of the Great War’s thunderous artillery, a devoted evangelist finds himself living shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the young soldiers he calls “your boys.” From the cramped, freezing cellars of the front to the bustling Y.M.C.A. marquees that hand out hot drinks, his narrative blends gritty battlefield detail with quiet moments of faith‑filled service. He recounts simple, heartfelt encounters—a colonel’s humble patience, a chaplain’s steady presence—showing how compassion can rise even under relentless shell fire.
The book offers a vivid portrait of wartime life that goes beyond combat, highlighting the power of practical Christian love amid devastation. Readers are invited to experience the raw honesty of a preacher who trades sermons for water, bread, and a listening ear, discovering how ordinary acts of kindness become extraordinary in a world turned upside down. It’s a moving testament to the resilience of both spirit and soldier.
Language
en
Duration
~54 minutes (51K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Aug 9, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1860–1947
Born into a Romani family in England, this warm and energetic evangelist spent more than seventy years preaching to huge crowds on both sides of the Atlantic. His life story and plainspoken style made him one of the best-known Christian speakers of his era.
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