Bulwell - Salvation Army

(Capt, Hemmings) —The Bulwell Poet sends us a prose contribution this week, as well a poetical one. He tells us that during the three weeks the new Officers have been at this Station, twenty-three souls have professed Salvation. The Captain's wife has been ill ever since they have been here, but the Lord has given the Captain strength equal to the day. Several rebels grounded arms at the close of a well-spent day on Sunday.

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

(Capt, Holtom) Private Joseph Parker writes:- "Capt. Holtom has taken command of this Station, and, already, God has blessed her best efforts to rescue sinners from the grasp of Satan. Several have confessed their sins and trusted  in Him who justifieth the ungodly. Hallelujah! Crowds of people come to the meetings. I am sorry to say our little Salvation Cabin is not half large enough. We greatly feel the need of new Barracks. I pray that God ere long convert somebody who has some money and convert his pocket as well as his soul.

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 16th February 1882.

Brother Parker writes; "The past week has been one of victory. The open-air firing has been kept up with unflinching boldness and undaunted courage. Several of the King's enemies have been shot right through the heart and, falling down, have begged His pardon. Halleluiah! What love there must be in the King's heart, to pardon rebeis who have fought against Him for many long years. On Sunday morning, by seven o'clock one poor wounded Soldier, on the side of the enemy, managed to crawl to our Barracks. He wanted pardon. A message by telegram was immediately despatched to the King, when, very soon, an answer arrived from the 'Palace' - A free pardon. This caused great rejoicing amongst our Soldiers, and when the condemned man received the glad news, he rejoiced with joy unspeakable, and full of glory. He is now fighting on our side like a hero. Sunday's fighting, four more of the enemy were captured, and they grounded arms, got pardoned, and joined our ranks. Our King shall reign! Amen!"

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 2nd March 1882

I do not know where the meetings were held.