Bloxwich - Salvation Army

Since the opening of the station many a soul has been aroused from sin and has come to life and is now living for God. The past week has been a blessed time; souls saved every night. Sunday, good meeting; Hall full at night; many unable to obtain admission. The power of God came down; many felt it; some rejected; others cried and wept their way to the feet of Jesus. 20 came forward, making 54 for the week. We mean to fight and pray on for Bloxwich.

From, 'The War Cry', August 1881.

(Capt. Johnston), - We have had another week of power and victory. On Monday, we had a grand Ham Banquet; about 560 sat down. After-meeting good; about 1,100 people squeezed into the Barracks; a very hot time Hallelujah! Good meetings all the week. On Saturday night, amongst other experiences, one man said, "This is the first Saturday night I have been sober for fourteen years." His wife, who got saved last Sunday as well, attested that this was so; but now they are all very happy at home. All glory be to God! We had a very good day on Sunday, notwithstanding the rain. Our Soldiers came up, and we had the victory and several precious souls.

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

(Captain Johnston). — The "Bloxwich Boys" are still marching on to victory. We Commenced the week well with ten on Monday night seeking mercy; and every public meeting, during the week, they have been coming to drink of the wells of Salvation. Getting a taste themselves, they tell others how sweet it is. On Tuesday night two men had to get down on their knees in the street and cry for Salvation to the astonishment of the natives. On Sunday afternoon we marched 116 strong into a small town nearby, and captured several of the enemy's guns; no loss on our side. At night, great crush, place packed. The announcement that there was to be a casting out of devils ensured a large audience which was fullfiled. About ten yards of penitents went home very happy.

From, "The War Cry." page 3, 26th January 1882.

(also, page 4, 9th February 1882)

I spent last Sunday here. Found Captain Johnson and Lieutenant Goodwin in good spirits. On Sunday afternoon, we marched out 100 strong, and paraded a village, took our stand, formed a big ring, and in a few minutes emptled the public-houses, had a real good, hot, Holy Ghost Meeting. The Soldiers fired quick, hot, and heavy, Hallelujah! A great crowd followed us back to the Barracks, when the Holy Ghost took hold of everybody. A gang of pigeon-flyers were bodily smitten by the power of God, and at night they together, with about a dozen more, got into the fountain, and we had great rejoicing. Glory be to Jesus!

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

(also, page 3, 16th March 1882)

I do not know where the meetings were held.