(Capt. Heath).-Sinners are deserting the devil's ranks every night. Three young men, who have hitherto been disposed to persecute us, has been caught in the Gospel net. All the persecution here has been like throwing a brick at the wind. On Friday, fourteen came out for the blessing of a clean heart. On Sunday night, the angels rejoiced over seven prodigals; making twenty-eight souls since the new Officers have been here.
From, "The War Cry," page 3, 1st December 1881.
(Capt. Heath) -The Secretary writes "Thank God we are able to report progress at this Station. Glorious times all day on Sunday. We commenced the day with two precious souls in the Fountain at seven o'clock. Glory be to God! Our open-air work has been stopped for the last tew months, because our Hall was so small; but we have now got our new Hall, and yesterday we made another start. We were out at ten, about 120 Soldiers at their post, ready for war. Some real Gospel-shot was fired into the enemy's camp. Out again at two. Hall packed at three. Seventy spoke for the King of kings. We were advised by the authorities not to go out in the evening, but we have determined to do our Master's bidding, fearless of them or devils; so at the stroke of six, we were off again to the worst part of this respectable, moral town. The people seemed surprised, but they looked on, and did not molest us. Another powerful time inside. Many people unable to gain admittance. Finished up with one of the best days we have ever had at this Station, with twelve souls out for Salvation. Making fourteen for the day. We are bound to conquer if we fight in the strength of our King.
From, "The War Cry," page 3, 29th December 1881.
READING (Captain Heath) -The Secretary writes: "We have had some rough fighting here during the past week. Mud and stones flying about our heads and faces; one or two brothers got severe cuts, but He whom we serve, has brought us off more than conquerors. In spite of the devil and his agents souls are being saved: some of the worst of characters. Hallelujah! Grand times all day on Sunday; the power of the Holy Ghost was wonderfully felt in many a dark sin-benighted soul; and, when we finished up, about 10.15 p.m, we found that eighteen souls had bid farewell to sin, and joined the ranks of King Jesus.. Closed with shouts of praise to God and the Lamb.
From, "The War Cry," page 3, 19th January 1882.
(Capt Heath)
Thank God, we are able to exclaim, 'see our numbers how they swell.' Although we have had a lot of opposition, in more ways than one, the great Captain of our Salvation has been wonderfully present with us and He is leading us on from victory to victory. Hallelujah! Our Holiness Meetings are grand. The Holy Ghost power comes on us in streams. Glorious times yesterday. Good open-airs. Holiness Meeting in the morning, when several testified to the blessing of Sanctification. One hundred and fifty in the ranks in the afternoon. Temple packed at night; many unable to get in. Six snatched from the burning, making twenty-four for the week. To God be all the glory.
From, "The War Cry," page 3, 26th January 1882
(also page 3, 9th February)
(Capt. Heath) "Better than ever. Our Saturday night: Free-and-Easy indescribable. No doubt about the Soldiers being "Free-and-Easy too." Praise God for such a full present, and free Salvation; hundreds of men and women who used to be singing in pothouses and squandering their hard-earned money in drink are now clothed and in their right minds. Why? because they have come to Jesus, the Sin-bearer, and, glory to His name, through His precious blood, their chains of sin are broken, and they are free indeed. Heaven below all day Sunday, Good meetings outside and in. 140 in ranks in afternoon. Inside ninety spoke and sung in forty minutes, Mighty time at night. Soldiers and Officers spake with power. Six souls in the fountain. Finished up with a half-minute meeting; every Soldier full of the Holy Ghost"
From, "The War Cry," page 3, 23rd February 1882.
(also, page 3, 9th March 1882)
(also page 3, 23rd March 1882)
I do not know where the meetings were held.