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Bramwell Booth
1856–1929
A leading figure in the early Salvation Army, this English minister and organizer helped shape the movement from its beginnings and later became its second General. He is remembered for steady leadership, practical administration, and a lifelong commitment to charitable work.
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Our Master: Thoughts for Salvationists about Their Lord
by Bramwell Booth
About the author
Born in Halifax, Yorkshire, on 8 March 1856, Bramwell Booth was the eldest son of William and Catherine Booth, the founders of The Salvation Army. He grew up inside the movement as it was taking shape and became one of his father's closest helpers while still young.
He served for many years as the Army's first Chief of Staff and, after his father's death in 1912, became the second General of The Salvation Army. Accounts of his life consistently describe him as a gifted administrator whose work helped turn a passionate mission into a durable international organization.
Booth remained closely identified with the Army's religious and social mission throughout his career. He died in London on 16 June 1929, leaving behind a major role in the early history and structure of one of the world's best-known Christian charitable movements.