Chippenham - Salvation Army

(Capt Sutton) —Thank God for the mighty work He is doing in this little town. We arrived here on December 28th, and found a few waiting to welcome the Captain of The Army. There are many rejoicing today that ever The Army came here. Whole families are fighting in the Salvation Army ranks. The place fills every night. Sunday was indiscribable. Hall packed, doors locked, crowds outside. The people come from the country miles around. Some come seven and eight miles for Salvation, and go home singing like birds, and with hearts as light as a feather. Halleiijah! Just one testimony will show the nature of the work. "Dear frends," said one, "you all know me, and what I was, I was the greatest drunkard in Chippenham, but now l am saved." We closed such a week as Chippenham has never seen, On Sunday, twenty-four out for Salvation, making over 100 since we arrived here.

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

(Capt. Sutton) We are having grand times at this Station. There are many that are praising God daily that ever The Salvation Army came to Chippenham. Drunkards, Swearers, Wife-beaters, and Jail Birds, On Saturday our Frece-and-Easy was a grand time. Some of our Soldiers got their legs kicked. We had eleven precious souls out. Our place is far too small. On Sunday we commenced with over 100 at Knee-drill. We had Soldiers there that had walked four miles for a spiritual breakfast. We finished up a good day with fifteen prisoners, making 107 since our Iast report. Holiness unto the Lord is our motto.

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 23rd February 1882.

(Capt. Sutton)-On Monday night fourteen men and women fell at the feet of Jesus. On Wednesday, seven, and Thursday, six. On Saturday we were very roughly handled till our ribs were sore, However, after we had taken a reviver, in the shape of a glass of water, we were enabled to go on with the meeting. You cannot wonder at the devil being fierce that night; he knew four more of his silly ones were to be transferred to our side. Sunday was a superior day: 113 at Knee-drill. We finished up the day with three volleys and had over twelve captures.

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

I do not know where the meetings were held.