In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a gold miner on a ship that gets caught in a storm and starts sinking. A little girl asks the miner if he can swim, and he realizes he cannot save both her and his gold. He chooses to save the girl and throws his gold overboard. He jumps into the water and swims until he reaches safety. The preacher uses this story to encourage the listeners to put their trust in God and help those in need, even if it means sacrificing their own comfort or possessions.

In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of Mary, a young woman who bravely risked her life to save others during a devastating tidal wave. Despite the warnings of her comrades, Mary was determined to rescue the children who were perishing. She went out into the storm with a coil of rope, but tragically, she did not return. The preacher uses this story to emphasize the importance of selfless sacrifice and the need for more resources to help those in need.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of actively helping those in need, rather than simply offering prayers or advice. The speaker encourages the audience to take practical and Christlike actions to assist the poor and vulnerable. They highlight the plight of children in poverty, the unemployed, criminals, and victims of shame and deception. The sermon calls for a visitation to these individuals and urges the audience to make heaven on earth by serving the Lord with gladness.

William Booth emphasizes the challenges faced in life, comparing them to running with footmen and contending with the swelling of Jordan, symbolizing trials and tribulations. He encourages believers to look to Jesus for strength and deliverance, reminding them that their troubles are temporary and that faith can lead to a glorious crown and kingdom. Booth warns against relying on false supports and urges a return to Christ for peace and pardon, assuring that with faith, one can safely cross the river of trials into eternal glory.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of salvation and its ability to deliver and purify the soul. The sermon encourages the listener to find joy in the salvation offered by Jesus and to remember the suffering and misery that exists in the world. The preacher urges the listener to visit and help those in need, highlighting the plight of the sick, the destitute, and the neglected. The sermon concludes by reminding the listener to rely on Jesus as the true source of hope and to cast away any false hopes or illusions.