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The second part of the book offers a solution to these problems: Booth's plan to help lift people out of poverty through practical assistance, moral reform, and spiritual guidance. He proposes a comprehensive program to rescue the "lost" and "outcast" of society, including the establishment of homes, employment services, and educational opportunities. This vision would eventually give rise to the Salvation Army’s social work, including shelters, training programs, and other charitable services aimed at transforming lives.Booth's work is a call to action for both individuals and society as a whole, urging people to confront social inequality and offer help to those in need. His book is not only a critique of the social conditions of the time but also an early example of the application of social Christianity and the role of faith-based organizations in social reform. In Darkest England, and the Way Out had a profound impact on social work and charitable initiatives, and it remains a significant contribution to discussions of poverty, justice, and human dignity.