Barnstaple - Salvation Army

(Capt Martha) - Tom Crocker writes:—*| arrived just in time for tea (Monday). The happy faces of ali told a grand tale, that Salvation had come in floods to the town of Barnstaple. After tea we had a march. A large number in the ranks. Streets full. Great commotion. Whilst we sung, "I am a Soldier bound for glory." the roughs kept singing the song, "Over the garden wall" We got more kicks than we asked for. Still on we went in the strength of God, singing the Gospel to every creature. lnside Music Hall full. Roughs noisy. One volunteer out for Salvation. At the close we had a "Hallelujah supper," and went home filled with joy."

From, "The War Cry,' page 3, 12th January 1882.

Crocker reports:—"We are having grand times here. Saturday night, on the march. stones, flour, and other things were thrown at us and some of the Soldiers, got beaten with sticks. Streets full of people. Inside, Barracks full; the glory came down and two came out for salvation; one of them was a rough. Grand times all day on Sunday: grand marches and Barracks packed. Amongst those who sought the Lord on Sunday, was one of the biggest roughs in the place."

From, "The War Cry,' page 3, 19th January 1882.

(Capt. Martha).- Arthur Palmer writes— "Hallelujah! We are rising, and the enemy is falling under the sharp-shooting of the brethren and sisters here, aided by the Holy Ghost, Twenty-two prisoners taken during the week, but glory be to God, they were at once set at liberty being made new creatures in Christ Jesus. Grand open-air march on Sunday morning at ten o'clock, led by Captain Martha and her Lieutenant followed by a Saul, for stature, and about 100 Soldlers: best march we have had. Crowded meetngs, afternoon and evening. After which seven set to their seal that God is true. On Saturday, one man found peace, who thought he was right for glory years ago, but only on Saturday night did he realise the new birth. Praise God it was not too late."

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

I was met at the Station by the little Captain and Lieutenant, and hurried off to the afternoon meeting. We had a most powerful time. One man came out to give himself up to the Lord. We went away believing for a mighty time at night; and it was, and no mistake.

We went in, and forty or more came out to the form, and I trust they were fully saved.

From, "The War Cry," page 2, 2nd March 1882.

I do not know where the meetings were held.