(Capt. J. Evans).—The Lord is still blessing us here. The meetings are getting better, both inside and out. The open-airs are grand, Sunday was one of the best days we ever had. We met at seven in the morning to get filled for the day, and truly God did come down-
"Our souls to greet
While glory orowned the mercy seat."
In the afternoon had a grand time. More in the procession than I have ever seen before. The devil defeated on all hands. Our Soldiers full of fire. Inside some glorious testimonies. One of our men "A short time ago my house was a real 'Devil's Den,' but, glory to God, now it is a praying house." Many others testified that this religion made them happy all the day. At the close of the meeting five souls came out for Salvation. One man whom I spoke to could not say a word; his heart was nearly breaking, but he pulled out his hymn book and showed me that beautiful hymn-
"Oh, for a heart to praise my God,
A heart from sin set free;
A heart that always feels the blood
So freely spilt for me."
He came right out to the penitent form, and I hope God saved his soul.
From, "The War Cry," page 3, 8th December 1881.
(Capt Evans) Last Sunday, glorious day, grand procession in the afternoon. Soldiers full of fire, singing,
"We shall conquer all!"
Inside some thrilling testimonies from saved drunkards, gamblers, poachers and sinners of every description. At night place packed to excess. The 'Converted Publican' from Stroud told us how God had dealt with him and how he had been picked up out of the gutter of sin by the Salvation Army. We felt that truly God was with us. Many were convinced of sin. At the close one soul found peace.
From, "The War Cry," page 3, 26th January 1882.
(also, page 3, 9th February 1882.)
(Capt. J. Evans),—Thank God we are more alive than ever here; battles are fought, and victories won, The devil is losing some of his best Soldiers. Sunday was the best day we have had; at the close of the morning meeting one man came out for Salvation. In the afternoon, we had a grand time. At night place packed shortly after six, a large number outside unable to get in; powerful time, some Soldiers spoke with power. At the close fourteen came out for Salvation, making eighteen for the week.
From, "The War Cry," page 3, 2nd March 1882.
I do not know where the meetings took place.