In the preparation, moreover, of the Life of Catherine Booth. I had become familiar with all the earliest details of his home life and of Army history; so that, in condensing and re writing the bulk of the story, I could more freely make use of existing records. I hoped, also, that possibly my constant personal contact with our venerated leader, and my intimate knowledge of his home life as well as his characteristics as a warrior. — of his passionate yearnings over the needy multitudes, and his personal devotion to his God. Might help me to impart a little extra warmth to the story, and better interpret his heart and life to those who. By force of circumstances, are prevented from learning about it themselves, save through the medium of others.
