Poole - Salvation Army

This is a monthly report from the Salvation Army station here.

Capt. Wood has gone to Bridport. Of his farewell tea he says: "A glorious tea and hallelujah meeting. Bro. Railton gave a powerful address, and the power of God came down, and 27 precious souls came out and fell down against the old table we had for a penitent-form, and cried to the Lord for mercy, and He set them at liberty - some of the blackest sinners out of hell. Hallelujah!"

From, 'The Salvationist', May 1879, page 138.

GOD is saving all along the line. The past month has been a glorious time; the worst of men are getting saved...Our places are crowded to overflowing and the offerings are rising every week. The open-air meetings are glorious, both men and women are going in. The publicans are crying out; their craft has been in danger ever since Sisters Atkinson and Foster have been here. 

 From, 'The Salvationist', June 1879, page 153.

GOD is saving here, and in His strength we are determined to besiege the fortresses of Satan more fiercely than ever, that captives may be set at liberty.

From, 'The Salvationist', December 1879, page 327.

(Capt A, Reynolds) -Hallelujah! The Poole Corps felt almost on the borders of "Beulah Land" last Sunday. On Friday night we all went down before the Lord's for souls, on the Sunday too. We mustered about forty strong on the Quay, soon after ten o'clock, and while getting into position for firing, we were reinforced by about twenty red-hot Soldiers from Athorn, who came again sixteen miles. Their village is at the Master's feet, since some of them came over to Poole at Christmas and professed to get saved. They report over forty having been converted there, they shouted and jumped, and said thay were willing in die for Christ and the Salvation of souls. They bought some Hymn Books and War Crys, and went all over the place talking about Salvation. Our Soldiers were up to the mark, and went in like the Poole Soldiers can. In the afternoon, over sixty spoke, and over forty choruses sung in forty-five minutes, At night, seven spoke of Salvation in forty minutes. In the prayer-meeting an old man was down at the Master's feet and a backslider and others.

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

We had another glorious time at this station on Saturday and Sunday. The Temperance Hail was full on Saturday night, and everyone seemed full up and preparing for a good Sunday. Testimonies were real and hearty on to the life of happinesa enjoyed since the Soldiers had been saved from sin and drink, and, thank God, the old friends are still standing firm to their post, their faces shine with glory, and their hearts danced to the heavenly songs, which I led with my oid friend the "Concertina."

Sunday -The sun shone and all looked bright and cheerful. The open air was powerful, and people moved to tears. A collection was made there for the Clapton Barracks and waw. well responded to after which we had a splendid meeting led by the cornet and concertina, and a full Hall.

Mrs Day led the meeting, at which Three Men of War, who are going into the Training Home, also spoke, and God came very near and blessed us all. Afternoon, many turned away, and inside, oh! it was glory. Capt. Reynolds and his brave comrades believe in "Blood and Fire." and did not forget to let all know it. Hallellujah! Night, Captain and Mrs Day at the Barraoks, Mrs Reynolds and myself at Temperance Hall. Both places full. We want more room, for still they come, and glory to God! in the Hall ten souls fell into the fountain. "Go ahead Poole." Let the blood continually cleanse you and the Holy Ghost fill you; and numbers now in sin shall yet rejoice in the God of our Salvation.

From, "The War Cry." page 4, 2nd March 1882.

I do not know where the meetings were held.