Scarborough - Salvation Army

SCARBORO' (Capt, Wright) —T, A. Lancaster writes -* A visit from Captain Gipsy Smith has caused great excitement here. A Father, mother, son and daughter, all gypsies, came to the feet of Jesus. On Monday night a large Hosannah meeting, the Hall packed: hundreds outside, unable to gain admittance. Captain Gipsy Smith gave an account of hls gipsy life, The meeting was very orderly, the police are on our side here.

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

(Capt. Wright).—Sergeant Seales writes, "Praise God, the past week has been a great blessing lo us. The Lord has been working mightily in our midst, and souls have sought Salvation every night. Sunday, grand times. Commenced well, 104 at Knee-drill, when two souls wept their way to Calvary. Open-air good, over a hundred in ranks, good meetings. Finished up with a hundred testifying for the Master in twenty minuces, and eleven souls in the fountain, making a total of twenty-seven for the week. We are believing for more.

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

Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, Sunday and Monday were amongst the happiest, and most glorious days of our experience in The Salvation Army. The sun shone brightly as we started from St, Pancras on Saturday morning, when, with Salvation Army express speed, we bounded along with but few stoppages, until we arrived at our destination, and were met in the Station by the Officers in charge, who Informed us that, so great was the multitude outside, that the Station doors were closed, and but few admitted, about 5,000 people having assembled, amongst whom were a goodly number of our Soldiers, who, with real Yorkshire enthusiasm, gave us a hearty welcome, the band of The Army playing Iustily, The procession being already formed with some hundreds of enthusinstie Soldiers, headed by The Army band, we marched along, but, the streets being so packed, it was thought desirable that we should take another route.

All long the line the balconies and raised positions were crowded alike with astonished onlookers. We marched round the principal parts of the town, and, arriving at Brother Jackson's, our hospitable friend and helper, we mounted the beleony windows and addressed a few words to the thousands beneath us, and having sung

"All hail tha power of Jesu's name!"

the crowd dispersed for tea. At six, hundreds of people were waiting on the Pier, Taking our usual stand. here, we held a meeting, and marched along to the Circus, which was comfortably filled, and we had a real Hallelujah "go," and wound up a good meeting with praise to God.

800 to Breakfast.

On Sunday moming we met on the Sands at six o'clock, and then marched through the principal streets, wending our way to the St. Georges Hall, where, at seven o clock, 800 Soldiers met for the banquet and love-feast. We had a grand time, God met with us, and four poor sinners came forward, and, throwng their burdens upon the Lord, found a happy deliverance.

Hall-past nine was announeed for a special Holiness Meeting, in the Circus, over 2,000 present at commencement, which number steadily increased. This was a time of blessing. Mr. Ballington Booth spoke with power. So blessed was the time, that we resolved upon another Holiness "go" in the afternoon. After morning service we had a two miles' march"Singing as we go." the people astonished at such a march at such a time. A little refreshment, and then off to the open air. Tremendous procession, Circus crowded to excess, and a most wonderful victory. The devil seemed to have the upper hand at the start, in the shape and persons of a few foppish swells; but we laid hold on God, and pleaded, and got the viciory, when a mighty wave of spiritual power, like a rushing wind, came down upon us. When Mr. Booth and myself had spoken, and I may say, never did I feel my own inability so much, the light and power of God came upon us, the devil was put to silence, then to flight. We cleared the decks, and fifty-six anxious souls, of all classes, came and sought and, we believe, from their testimony, many found a complete deliverance. The multitude stood aghast whist one and another came out to make a full surrender.

Many at the close of the meeting spoke of the weighty power, as sometling not before experienced. The crowds being so great, we had no open-air at night. Circus packed long before the time, and the police' assured us that although about 4,000 were packed in the Circus, quite that number were turned away. Spiritual power came upon us at the commencoment, and continued with us baptising the speakers. Mr Balington spoke at some length, and with mighty influence. After which, we commenced the prayer-meeting, opened the pool, and sixty-four come out to seek the Saviour and pardon, and all, we trust, were found of Him to the joy of their souls. We wound up with a real Hallelujah "go," to the astonishment of the people, to the glory of God, and to the aggravation and defeat of the devil.

On Monday we had a tea, at which some 700 sat down. Another big open-air, and a meeting in the Circus at wiich, Mr Ballinglon, Captain Kilbey, Major Cadman, myself, and a lot more redeemed slaves spoke to the glory of God, of His wonderful love and mighty saving power; thus ending one of the most blessed times of our Army experience. Thank God! we are still marching along, and the work, as it is sure to do, gets better aud better, even in this fashionable town.

We may say, that the new Barracks, to hold 2,500, will be ready in a few weeks, when we shall open with a mighty "go."

We should like here to thank the authorities, and especially the police, who were most kind and helpful to us, paid us every attention, and many of them being saved men, enjoyed the meetings. We should like to recommend the Scarboro' police and authorities as an example to other towns and cities.

God bless Scarboro! and may wave after wave of blessed Spiritual power flood the town with Salvation until every soul shall be brought to the Saviour's feet, and Scarboro become a praise upon the earth, Amen and Amen.

Commissioner SHERWOOD.

From, "The War Cry," page 1, 23rd February 1882.

Scarborough (after Capt. Smith arrived) soon fell prostrate under the continued scenes of enthusiasm which prevailed in that town day and night; hundreds were being saved, while hundreds were in the throes of conviction, and this happened in a town where it had been declared by a minister of the Gospel that the people did not need the services of The Salvation Army, as they were efficiently served by the other religious bodies of the town; but, although The Salvation Army has been Iabouring there now twelve months, getting the blackguards saved, there is still a work to do in Scarboro' that will keep all the religious agencies of the town busy, week after week, month after the month, before the tide of iniquity will be driven back, and the fashionable watering-place made really beautiful with Salvation.

From, "The War Cry," page 1, 23rd February 1882.

Victoria Street, London: Captain Wright, 30, Tindall Strect, or Mr. Jackson, Westbord" Street, Scarbore," BBERFIELD IT

Sunday was a real harvest day, the brass band and a host of “Blood and Fire" soldiers marching all day and at night, when our forces who had divided, met in Queen Street and made one long procession with flags flying, handkerchiefs waving and shouts of “Amen’s“ and “Hallelujahs!“ rending the air. With eight of the Queen's soldiers marching abreast in front of the procession, it was something glorious. Inside the Barracks were crowded and outside lieutenant White led an overflow meeting, with about 60 soldiers. 22 sought Salvation, 11 of whom were the soldiers in the Queen's Army.

From, 'The War Cry', May 1882.

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I do not know where the meetings were held.