1. Edward John Higgins was the third General of The Salvation Army.
11 Facts About Edward Higgins
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Edward Higgins's father became a much revered Commissioner in the Army's ranks, and travelled extensively in the interests of the organisation.
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Edward Higgins's mother died when he was 8 years of age.
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Edward Higgins became an officer in 1882 at the age of 17.
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Edward Higgins was known as the peace maker, thus earning him a lot of respect.
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When Higgins was 42 years of age, Commissioner and Chief of the Staff Bramwell Booth gave him the oversight of the evangelistic work in the United Kingdom.
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Edward Higgins was never one to lead a political agenda, but he took his new role in stride.
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Edward Higgins refused and was then reluctantly deposed from office, to be succeeded in the election of Higgins.
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Edward Higgins presided over a gathering in the Royal Albert Hall, and among those taking part was then Prime Minister, The Rt Hon.
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Edward Higgins continued to prove himself a true "son of the Army" by maintaining as much interest in the relatively small corps around them as he had done in the greater issues when in office.
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Edward Higgins wrote a number of books, including Stewards of God and Personal Holiness.