Hammersmith - Salvation Army

(Capt. A. Payne) Private J. Long writes:- "Praise God for what He is doing at this Station. We have felt the presence of God very near this past week. On Sunday, we met at ten o'clock in the Broadway, for open-air work In spite of wind and rain, we were able to sing,

"We'll stand the storm, It won't be long,

We'll anchor by-and-bye,

In the haven of eternal rest, With Jesus ever nigh."

Powerful time inside. Experience Meeting in the afternoon, when many testified of God's mighty power to save to the uttermost. The Evening Meeting crowned all. The power of the Lord came down and filled our souls to overflowing. About twelve came out for salvation. Now we can sing:

"Hallelujah, we are rising, And the work of God's reviving."

Since the devil has turned us out of the Town Hall, we have had only our little Hall to go to; but we are praying and believing that God will open our way for a larger place. The power of the Lord is working throughout Hammersmith, and we are believing for a mighty smash. May God hasten the time when we shall see all this town at the feet of Jesus. I believe God is moving on the hearts of the policemen. We believe we shall see them saved soon. Hallelujah!

(There is no sign of a 'smash' in the War Cry - either it was not reported or it did not happen)

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 8th December 1881.

(Capt. Alfred Payne).-Private J. Long writes:- "We had a glorious day on Sunday. Holiness Meeting at eleven o'clock Mrs. General Stevens, of Kensington, and others spoke of the blessed rest from inbred sin, Alternoon, we remembered the Lord's death. Evening, good muster in the open-air. Grand march. Grand time inside Four souls.

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

This entry has been sparated from other mentions regarding Hammersmith as a big revival was going on in 1882.

Sunday I spent with the Hammersmith friends, and, I can truly say we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The Hall which, unfortunately is not half large enough, was crmmed to excess. The offerings were very good indeed and several souls came out for Salvation at night. The Soldiers at Hammersmith struck me as being saved. Many testimonies were given to the cleansing blood, and the power of Christ to make and keep free from all sin. I was pleased to hear how their faith is increasing. They here taken a beautiful site, on which to build a Hall large enough to seat 2,000 people. The plans are already commenced, and Captain Payne is in hopes of soon seeing the building getting into shape.

From, "The War Cry," page 2, 16th March 1882.

I do not know where the meetings were held.