Your Boys

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Your Boys

by Gipsy Smith

EN·~54 minutes·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total
1

Part 1

31:43
2

Part 2

22:25

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~54 minutes (51K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-08-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gipsy Smith

Gipsy Smith

1860–1947

Born into a Romani family in England, this famed evangelist rose from humble beginnings to become one of the best-known revival preachers of his era. His lively speaking style and long international ministry made him a memorable religious voice in Britain and the United States.

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