Homelessness and The Salvation Army

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Homelessness and The Salvation Army
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Streets of London Have you seen the old man In
the closed-down market Kicking up the paper,
with his worn out shoes? In his eyes you see no
pride And held loosely at his side Yesterday's
paper telling yesterday's news
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So how can you tell me you're lonely, And say
for you that the sun don't shine? Let me take
you by the hand and lead you through the streets
of London I'll show you something to make you
change your mind
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Have you seen the old girl Who walks the
streets of London Dirt in her hair and her
clothes in rags? She's no time for talking, She
just keeps right on walking Carrying her home in
two carrier bags.
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So how can you tell me you're lonely, And say
for you that the sun don't shine? Let me take
you by the hand and lead you through the streets
of London I'll show you something to make you
change your mind
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In the all night cafeAt a quarter past eleven,
Same old man is sitting there on his own
Looking at the world Over the rim of his
tea-cup, Each tea last an hour Then he wanders
home alone
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So how can you tell me you're lonely, And say
for you that the sun don't shine? Let me take
you by the hand and lead you through the streets
of London I'll show you something to make you
change your mind
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And have you seen the old man Outside the
seaman's mission Memory fading with The medal
ribbons that he wears. In our winter city, The
rain cries a little pity For one more forgotten
hero And a world that doesn't care
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So how can you tell me you're lonely, And say
for you that the sun don't shine? Let me take
you by the hand and lead you through the streets
of London I'll show you something to make you
change your mind
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Homelessness and The Salvation Army
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William Booth
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Victorian Britain
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Victorian Britain
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The Salvation Armys first hostel
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Homelessness today
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The Salvation Armys work
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Homelessness and The Salvation Army
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Whats your responseto homelessness?
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What can I do?

• A simple act of kindness (a smile, not ignoring
  someone, buying The Big Issue) shows a person
  they are worth something.
• Give to a charity and help more people get the
  long-term help they need.
• Donate useful items such as socks, gloves and
  toiletries.
• Raise money for your local centre or hostel.
• Find out more about homelessness what causes it
  and what support is available. Read individual
  stories and talk to others about homelessness.
• Change your attitude to people who are homeless
  and encourage others to do the same.

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Homelessness and The Salvation Army