Lancaster - Salvation Army (1879-1882)



This is a monthly report from the Salvation Army station here.

(It has taken some time to see a report showing people saved. The revival may have begun earlier)

HALLELUJAH! God is with us; and, like the Apostles in the olden times, we have done great things in the name of Jesus. Since we last wrote, we have had some flood-tides of salvation-one Sunday night 36 got saved, and the next 24; last Sunday night eight precious souls came out and have obtained pardon and peace through believing in Jesus and every night this week one or two have stepped into the fountain and washed all their sins away. Hallelujah!

...Oh, Hallelujah! God is saving all around and many now are under conviction and we believe we shall see them at the feet of Jesus before long. Oh, that God may help us who are saved to be up and doing until every sinner is brought from the power of Satan unto God. Hallelujah,

From 'The Salvationist', December 1879, page 329.

(Capt. Wilson).—"Fiddler Dick" writes:—"Praise God for the glorious meetings we have had since we last wrote; sinners have been coming home to Jesus by twos and threes, and we are still believing for a mighty smash. On Sunday last, our Soldiers came up well for Knee-drill, and we had a good time; some were so glad they had come, and told us they never felt so happy before. Afternoon and night in the old Palatine Hall, our Soldiers went in better than ever. Glory, Hallelujah! Five professed to find pardon in Jesus, and others said we were right and they were wrong, but would not decide. Fight on Soldiers, victory is ours."

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 1st December 1881.

(Capt. Wilson) -Good meetings, and a few souls. A real good day on Sunday: grand marches, lively singing, crowds of the lowest class in the backslums to listen to the story of the Cross. Praise God for all! We can truly say the Lord has wonderfully blessed us, our cups have been filled to overflowing, and our hearts have leaped for joy. Thank God for a few real Soldiers, who are willing to push ahead through every difficulty and fight for their Lord.

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 9th February 1882.

(also, page 3, 23rd February, 1882)

(Capt. John Jamieson) —Lieut. Fred Williams writes: — "We are getting the victory over the devil at this Station. We had very good meetings all day on Sunday; mighty open-airs, Soldiers in strong force, and ready armed for the combat. In the afternoon, the devil raged outside, but at the close of the day's proceedings, eight precious souls came over on our side. Glory to God for what he is doing in Lancaster. We are placing implicit confidence in God to crown the efforts put forth by The Salvation Army with success."

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 6th April 1882.

Additional Information

I do not know where the meetings were held.


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