The Happy Warrior: The Life-Story of Commissioner Elijah Cadman, (Paperback)

<p>"The Happy Warrior: The Life-Story of Commissioner Elijah Cadman" is a compelling biography of one of the most charismatic and influential figures in the early history of The Salvation Army. Written by Humphrey Wallis, this work chronicles the extraordinary journey of Elijah Cadman, from his humble beginnings as a young chimney sweep to his rise as a dedicated Commissioner in William Booth's spiritual movement.</p><p>The narrative explores Cadman's passionate commitment to social reform and evangelism, illustrating how his tireless efforts helped shape the mission to serve the impoverished and marginalized in Victorian and Edwardian society. Through detailed accounts of his ministerial work and personal character, the book highlights his reputation as a "Happy Warrior"-a title reflecting his joyful yet fierce devotion to his faith and his tireless energy in the service of others.</p><p>Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th-century religious shifts, this biography serves as both a valuable historical record and an inspirational portrait of religious leadership. Readers interested in Christian history, the origins of The Salvation Army, and the lives of transformative social reformers will find this account to be an essential resource. It captures the spirit of a man who dedicated his life to a global cause with unwavering optimism and faith.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• The Happy Warrior: The Life-Story of Commissioner Elijah Cadman, (Paperback)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025701080
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 202