Birth of Little Catherine and Growth in Gateshead
On September 18, 1858, the Booths’ third child – a daughter, Little Catherine – was born. She quickly earned the nickname “Kate”. That year, they saw their congregation in Gateshead swell from thirty-nine members to three hundred, and the chapel was dubbed “The Converting Shop” by the community because of the impact it was having.
A Work Completed in Joy and Exhaustion
I read to him the parable of the prodigal son, while the tears ran down his face like rain. Then, I prayed with him as the Spirit gave me utterance and left, promising to call the next day with a pledge-book, which he agreed to sign. I now felt that my work was done. Exhausted in body but happy in soul, I wended my way to the sanctuary, just in time for the conclusion of the service, and to lend a helping hand in the prayer meeting.
Leadership and Revival Responsibility
If he was to remain in leadership at Gateshead, then he would be in charge of his own revival work in the area. He began a series of revival meetings and called for a day of prayer and fasting. Then, he sponsored a ten-week campaign of intercessory prayer by writing the names of the most notorious sinners in the area on scraps of paper, which he distributed randomly to participants in the campaign.
House-to-House Canvassing and Daily Meetings
They would hold daily revival meetings and canvass the neighborhoods, going door-to-door to pass out flyers and personally invite people to come.
To be continued …
Tale Tuesday 090
Date: 6th August, 2024
Title: : William & Catherine Booth (Part 23)
Source: God’s generals- The Revivalists
Author: Roberts Liardon
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