Hull - Salvation Army

Weekly report from the Salvation Army station here.

Glory to God we are going ahead having crowded streets; great excitement, with great power. Friday night was one never to be forgotten; 253 persons were admitted by ticket; 73 came out for a clean heart.

The Saturday night free and easy was better than ever, brothers and sisters testifying of the power. On Sunday, 37 were at 7 o’clock prayer meeting; we had nearly a 100 in the band all day...

From, 'The War Cry', April 1880

A special week was commenced by captains Broadbent, Talbot and George on Sunday the 18th. Great excitement was occasioned, the streets been crowded and the place packed. The policeman told us that 30 yards each way outside the Temple was crowded. Glory to the King! 17 souls left the ranks of the enemy that day. On Monday night 29 gave their hearts to the Lord. On Tuesday 14 professed to find peace through the Blood and on Wednesday 17. On Thursday we had a mothers' meeting at 2:30, when over 100 with their babies availed themselves of the privilege, which resulted in three souls for heaven. Lord keep the mothers! A grand time at night, with 12 more weeping their way to Calvary. Friday, another meeting for mothers, which was better than ever, three starting for the better country. We then had a grand meeting of perfect love casts out fear; about 400 were admitted by ticket. A few sinners were there also and four came out and got saved. Everybody seemed filled with love to God and man. This closed the 6 days services with our Brothers, the result being 99 lost sheep being brought into the fold. On Saturday night the dear Lord sent us a few more. On Sunday the 21st we had a regular “smash,” for 53 professed to find peace.

From, 'The War Cry', May 1880.

On Saturday the 11th we had a glorious time at our Free and Easy; several who have lately let the enemy testifying to God’s power to keep them from sinning and to take away the desire for strong drink; at the close of the meeting we had 18 souls for our hire. God indeed answered our prayer in a marvellous manner; many who had led lives of sin and wickedness and who have hitherto spent their Saturday nights at the public houses, came boldly forward and surrendered all to Christ. The Old Chariot is indeed kept rolling along at this station.

Sundays mornings open-air was well attended and some shots were fired into the enemy's camp and at our inside meeting at the Temple scores testified to the good the Army had wrought in their individual cases. In the afternoon we had 280 present in the procession and when we reached the Temple it was packed in every part, many of the band not being able to get in at all. The sisters spoke with great power and a large audience seem deeply moved.

At night the procession was as large as ever and Temple again crowded; and at the close of the day's work for the Lord, very many again surrendered to Christ.

Monday Tuesday and Wednesday’s meetings were crowded in every part and at the close of each night's meetings we had very many souls in the Fountain.

From, 'The War Cry', September 1880.

Grand smash here yesterday - 50 souls!! Hall packed all day. Crowds had to go away, could not get in.

From, 'The War Cry', November 1880.

By October 1881 4,500 had been saved in Hull. It was one of the most successful works of the Salvation Army. They had at least 4 centres in Hull and there are many reports in the War Cry of this period and in years to come.

Hull III

Last Friday about forty came out and gave up all, and of course got the blessing. Sunday at Knee-drill God made bare His arm and gave us one soul. In the afternoon we went with banner flying, music playing, and Soldiers singing, through some of the worst streets of the town. After a good half-hour's march we arrived at our Barracks, where close upon a hundred testified to the saving power of God, closed with three in the fountain.

Before six our little Barracks were full, then began our usual wedging, till over a thousand crowded into the fort which is supposed to hold 600. The heat was intense. At the close, although the old devil tried to take advantage of several fainting to make a disturbance, a lot of souls got blessedly saved, making nineteen for the day, fifty for the week. Oh, Lord keep us at it, Amen

From, "The War Cry," page 4, 19th January 1882.

(also, page 2, 9th February 1882)

(also, page 2, 16th February 1882)

(also, Hull II, page 3, 23rd February 1882.)

Hull I

Monday 6th, doors of the old Temple thrown wide open for prayer at mid-day. A surprise to everybody and the devil. Two hundred and twenty on their knees, the best sight I ever saw: scores of factory Iasses with shawls over their heads shouting and praising God. The people say, "What ever is coming next?": Some say this is striking proof that the end of the world is near. Glory, Hallelujah! we are ready for it. At night seven more sinners were brought to the feet of Jesus.

On Tuesday our prophetesses were at it again. Temple crammed out to the doors. The people came in flocks to hear those Soldiers. At the close four seekers at the Mercy-seat, one of whom had had to pay a fine the day before for getting drunk. She signed the pledge. May God ever keep her prayer. Wednesday was our Assembly Night; eight or ten Soldiers on their feet at one time. The "Prize-fighter" said, "I was never so happy in my life. I was saved last Wednesday and if I had known this way was so good before, I would have got saved years ago."

Saturday, at our Free-and-Easy, seven souls found peace, and a drunken navvy ran out wounded. The Lord save him! 

Sunday morning. Knee-drill. One hundred and ten Soldiers pleading for the Salvation of sinners; very blessed time. At nine o'clock, on Dry Pool Green, it was a glorious sight. First on the spot were our Soldiers and brass band, then our string band or jubilee singers, then four Keel men carrying the large flag, followed by their mates, and a procession of 300 "Blood and Fire" Soldiers. We formed a monster ring, and in ten minutes 1,500 stood and heard about Jesus. We wound up the day with fourteen souls in the fountain. Hallelujah!   Capt. CONDY.

From, "The War Cry," page 4, 23rd February 1882.

Hull II

We are still going on at Hull II in the name of our conquering King and father. It has been victory all the week. Hallelujah! 40 prisoners and lots of deserters have been caught and brought back and reconciled to the King. Glory to God! All the meetings have been grand especially Friday night's Holiness meeting. Oh! What a meeting, from 16 to 18,000 (this should probably read hundred) people present. The Holy Ghost took hold of the meeting and 100 came out to the mercy seat and consecrated their all to God. Five sought Salvation. It was a time of real dealing with God and a time of great rejoicing. Saturday night, Free and Easy, 133 reclaimed drunkards, swearers, wife beaters, rogues and all sorts testified for God. Glory to his name!

Sunday, past description, over 200 at knee drill and one saved. Morning Holiness meeting grand. Afternoon, roused the neighbourhood by the band and over 400 real “Blood and Fire“ soldiers on the march; Good time. Inside, sisters meeting and three babies to give to the Lord.

...Glory to God! We finished with 21 souls and nine deserters taken from the enemy.

Hull III

Sunday was a glorious day. We commenced at 7 o’clock with a grand time on our knees and when we arrived we felt ready for a day of real fighting. Grand marches all day.

In the afternoon 100 in ranks and with colours flying and music playing, we marched through some of the lowest slums of Hull, where music is very seldom heard except a stray barrel organ or the low filthy song of the musical. Glory to God! We had some of the devil's oen in our ranks who a few weeks ago were in the tap room, but now are singing and shouting and praising God and smiling at the publican's rage as we march past the door.

Night was beyond description. Everybody felt the power of God. Sinners tremble all over the place.

Finished up with 40 precious souls in the Fountain; making 60 for the week and we are believing for still greater victories. Glory to Jesus!

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

Hull I

On Monday night the Barracks were crowded out, platform filled with keelmen in their guernseya, It cheered our hearts when we heard them tell how themselves, their wives and families were all saved, and happy in the Lord, At the close of the meeting, ten fish were hauled to land; and, on Tuesday night, when the keelmen's wives occupied the platform, nine more.

Wednesday, Asembly, testimonies full of interest, Over 200 drunkards, liars, thieves, harlots, backsliders, and moralists, told us how God, for Christ's sake, had saved them, Great shouting in the camp, and oh, it was glory in our souls! More at the Mercy-seat.

Thursday, a monster Holiness Convention, held at half-past two pim. in the Cambridge Barracks, and led by Major Cadman and Officers of the District. Soldiers and people came in crowds from each Station. Barracks soon full, and gallery thrown open, The Major spoke with real power and influence; Officers' experiences were clear and definite. When the pool was opened, there was a rush, and hundreds sought the blessing of a clean heart. Wonderful power, and a great Yorkshire shout of praise to God. When we wound up, all seemed dancing for joy.

On Sunday, the Temple was crowded throughout the day. Twenty-one souls at the Mercy-seat, making a total of fifty-three for the week. Hallelujah!

From, "The War Cry," page 2, 9th March 1882.

(Also, Hull II and III page 2, 9th March 1882)

Hull II

As soon as we got to Hull, the train had no sooner stopped than we lost all our luggage; and a fine brass band, three or four hundred Soldiers, and about one thousand people were waiting in the station yard. The band struck up, and away we went, "lost in wonder, love, and praise."

The Soldiers here soon made us feel at home. Oh! what a noble band of workers they are. The merry meetings that we had here beggars all descrption, the Holiness Meetings, the processions, the prayer meetings, the "Hallelujahs," the "Amens" at this Ic House we shall never forget, neither do we wish to forget them.

In five months we had 1,056 souls independent of backsliders, who professed to find peace, but better still, we entered 680 into the roll-book glory! glory be to God! Surely the vision of the white horses was from the Lord... It was a heart-breaking job to leave this place, but when you have promised the Lord that you will go awywhere without murmuring, you must go like a good Soldier. Well, we began to pack up. A Tea Meeting of Members was called, 700 sat down to tea, then with a procession of 500 strong, we marched round the streets, and the old "Hot" House is again packed to the ceiling; glorious meeting...

From, "The War Cry," page 1, 16th March 1882. (part of the story of Captain Valentine Case.)

Hull IV

Great battle, devil defeated, another fort taken. On Sunday the battle of Drypool was fought. This has been a stronghold of the devil; regiments with brass bands marched over 6 miles. Drypool Green and Corporation Field are large centres. Thousands of people assembled. The beating of drums, blasting of bugles, firing the volleys, shouts of warriors and waving of banners, past description. Devil fled, prisoners captured. New barracks packed inside all day, crowds wanting to get in. Morning, hundreds stood upon their feet in the presence of the King, declaring they would fight or die for his Kingdom. Afternoon and night were the scenes of slaughter. Rows of wretched men and women slaves of the devil, were captured and brought into the Castle of the King and received pardon, were then made soldiers and commenced firing upon the enemy. The four places were packed. The list of the slain is not yet made up. 

From, 'The War Cry', August 1882.

 

I do not know where the meetings were held.