Guernsey - Salvation Army

I am thankful to say the Lord is blessing us in a wonderful manner here, some of the worst characters in Guernsey have come to our meetings. God's Spirit has laid hold on them and they have had to cry for mercy. Glory be to God! He has heard them cry and spoken peace to many a weary sin-sick soul who are today in the ranks of the Army, inviting their friends and companions to go with them to heaven. Our meetings are grand both outside and in the Hall. Last week we had souls nearly every night, 10 and 12 at a time. Praise God! Last Sunday was a glorious day, 54 Army converts in procession. At night, crowded Hall, deep conviction: nine souls. Hallelujah! Monday night, good open-air; very precious time inside, 25 out seeking pardon. Making 110 since we commenced on the 7th of August; to God be all the glory. We are going on in the strength of our King, believing for great victories through the blood of the Lamb.

From, 'The War Cry', November 1880.

(Capt. Jackson).--We saw the Lord's arm made bare in the Salvation of precious souls on Sunday. We had good meetings both outside and in. Five decided to come on the Lord's side. As we were about to go home, we noticed a young man,. backslider, in a fearful state about His soul. He said it was no use his praying; he was damned, and feared Hell would be his doom. We pleaded with him some time, but he would not get on his knees. After a time we gained the victory in the name of the Lord. As soon as he was willing, the Lord took him back again. We left him, believing that the Lord had again restored him to the fold. During the week previous, twenty-one came out for Salvation.

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 24th November 1881.

Left Plymouth, by boat, on Friday, December 2nd, for Guernsey. A fearful gale met us in the Channel, which caused us to be twenty-one hours coming across, instead of ten, but, thank the dear Lord, though very ill, he brought us to land safe, more dead than alive. Captain Jackson and her sister, who had been waiting anxiously all day, received us gladly. We had not been here long before our hearts rejoiced over hundreds of precious souls saved on this Island in the last four months

Sunday morning we commenced at seven a.m. While we remembered the Lord's death the Holy Ghost came down on us, and a most hallowed meeting was spent. Morning meeting time, of great power. Afternoon, Hall packed; burning hot testimonies from many who, four months since, were sunk in sin.

Evening, packed to excess; crowds had to go away looking sad. After a while the meeting was brought into full swing, the power fell; conviction all over, and at the close men and women left the ranks of the devil and came to Jesus.

Monday night, better than ever. We found it impossible to get the folks standing room.

Tuesday night. The trustees of the Wesleyan Chapel (Ebenezer) having kindly lent us their chapel to bring before them the claims of the Clapton Institution, on our arrival we found it crowded, one trustee telling us at least sixteen hundred people were present. One gentleman said, never in the memory of anyone in Guernsey was such a congregation brought together. We spoke on the success of The Army in England and elsewhere, while many who did not before understand our work thoroughly, felt their prejudice melt away, and at the close several knelt at the "communion rail." some for pardon, some for purity. We finished our visit to Guernsey with sixty-eight souls out for pardon and purity.

From, "The War Cry," page 4, 29th December 1881.

(Capt. C. Jackson).—On Sunday morning, met at seven am, to get quipped for the day's warfare. In the open-air at ten o'clock, some good hot Gospel truths were poured into the enemy's camp. Inside, at eleven, very good time. In the afternoon, some good testimonies were given. Many blessed the day The Army came to Guernsey, and said it was the happiest time they had spent. One precious soul captured for King Jesus. At night, while, we were warning perishing souls to flee from the wrath to come we believe the Spirit of the Lord was working and convicting of sin, for at the close of the meeting, five more professed to find Jesus. On Monday, nearly 300 sat down to tea: afterwards we had a good march to arouse the enemy. Over 130 in the procession. Inside had a precious time. There was rejoicing on earth, and we believe there was also rejoicing with the angels in Heaven, as two backsliders returned to the fold, and four precious souls, who had been led captive by Satan at his will, sought forgiveness from the Friend of sinners. Our prayer is that they may be faithful and valiant Soldiers of the Cross.

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

(also page 3, 16th February 1882.)

(also, page 3, 2nd March 1882)

I do not know where the meetings were held.