
The memoir follows the life of Kate Lee, a devoted Salvation Army officer whose early years were marked by a fierce belief in God's power to rescue souls. From a modest upbringing she moves into the streets, confronting hardship and illness while quietly winning her first converts, even among those closest to her. Her steadfast faith becomes a quiet force that shapes the communities she serves.
Through vivid, intimate narration, the book explores how Kate’s determination challenged prevailing ideas about women’s roles in ministry, offering a compelling portrait of a woman whose compassion and practical sense left a lasting imprint on the movement. Readers hear the rhythm of her daily battles, the small triumphs that ripple into larger change, and the enduring spirit that continues to inspire. This straightforward yet moving account invites listeners to reflect on the power of personal conviction in the face of adversity.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (326K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Curtis A. Weyant, Charles Franks, and the Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
2004-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1874–1960
A Salvation Army officer turned biographer, she wrote vivid books about some of the movement’s best-known figures. Her life took her from rural New South Wales to editorial work in Melbourne and London, where she helped preserve early Salvation Army history for new generations of readers.
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