The founder of the Army saw a need that needed filling,
His passion and his faith were clear because the man was willing,
For all the seeds of countless deeds are useless that remain,
Our love must be an action word, to alter the terrain,

The founder of the Army had a vision for his life,
He lived the Fathers purpose, with his daughter and his wife,
They gave to millions precious hope and walked where few would trod,
by serving those invisible to everyone but God,

The vocation of salvation is the same as it has been,
Since the Lord created heaven and before we knew of sin,
It’s of love that it is given but can be rejected too,
He does require, we want Him, He won’t force Himself on you,

Knowing every valued soul may live eternally,
Neither worse is any person or much better off than me,
It’s the gift that keeps on giving but can only be received,
By the humble heart that understands, a gift is not achieved,

Understand Salvation Army is made up of many parts,
It’s a church like any other, and it’s home to many hearts,
It is here to aid the homeless, boys and girls, the rich and poor,
It’s relief to some disasters, or to some an open door,

We won’t take the place of God, nor can we ever save a soul,
We embrace our every mission, but Salvation is the goal,
Simple service won’t preserve us, we all have the same disease,
When your sin effects your vision, you’ll see better on your knees.

-Gregory Krabbe