The morning call., 1894-02-23
AN ALL-DAY COMMANDMENT.
Sinners Seek Refuge From the
Shells.
SURRENDER TO THE FORCES.
Inspiring Scenes, Songs and Sounds
at the Great Fire in the
Evening.

Save souls. SeQQ tue IRE, "
'Send the tire!
"Glory to God!
"Gloryp
"GlOryi'
Every body fire volley!"
"HOoray! HOoray-ayr'
The Salvation Army bombarded the
devil all day yesterday. They began with
an assembly of soldiers in the early morn
ing. marched upon the works OF the
enemy at o'clock. and shelled the city
from right and left with led hot fire at
night until some OF the chiefs of the oppos-
ing forces came out and surrendered them
selves. Then volley of praise went up
and the battle continued harder than ever.
At 10 O'Clock the bnmbardment ceased and
the soldiers retired TO coffee mess, after
which grand display of forces was made
directly in the face Of the enemy.
The army was inspired by the memories
Of the day. Washington many years be-
fore had heen born TO wage war on the
enemies of liberty-and he had been
godlv man. The Salvation Army was
alive to wage ar on sin, and it looked TO
the same God TO keep it from lying that
had kept little George in the paths of
truth.
God bless tbeml'
Amen! %
Glory"
Adjuiant Thomas rallied all the corps of
the city at headquarters at 9 O'clock Over
1OO were IN line IN full uniform. PRAYERS
and songs and shouts were distributed for
arms. Al O'Clock Mrs. Thomas and Captain
McFee ook command. Then the Beck family
were brought out They are colored soldiers,
new ID the faith. but rich in the power thereof
Comrade Beck stepred upon the platform and
danced an old h0edown. Lady Beck sang to
Ter husbands leading. She has A charming
voice, mellow ana clear like the song OF the
old South that carries you back carries YOU
back 10 old Kentucky. Intermingling with he
melody and flow of her husbands fervid tone il
went light 10 the weak spots OF sinners hearts;
IL undermined the strongest hold of the devil.
~ There warn't no sinners could stand agn Sis
ter Beck's singing"
Then in the evening came the great fire.
captain and Mrs. McEee went back TO the DAYS
OF The old revolution TO ind arm0r 10 fit the
sion. The one as George Washington and the
other As Mrs. George Washington came before
the hosts in full antique uniform. And The
prlyates and officers OF lower rank dOnned the
dTeSs OF the American navy tar, tartar,
cocksWaln and all, and assembled under the
sword OF their great commander. IN the bar
racks they were crowded about all the seats of
the choir loft making all imp essive sight.
Gods warriors" they called themselves.
Sing" clled the aaJuiant and sound re-
Every voice went up in music. The leader
waved his arms and sang and clapDed and
body sing!" The hundred soldier, and
Tomen 10 the loft sang stronger and stronger.
Inc amens grew louder and louder. Color d
SomTade Beck could scarcely contain hlms-lf
His broad face smiled. His feet lifted from the
floor. ! he darky haudclap and the sway of
head and body, the nimitable spirit of the pure
South broke forth in all their charm The ueo-
pie I'D the audience caught the fire. The mean
est scamp among them sang. Finely dressed
women and men, old sailors and unemployed
laborers laughed and danced and were merry.
Comrade Willis, the greatest fighter in the
army, succeeded 10 The leadership. Shouting
TO the warriors to 90 on lighting be sprang
himself into The midst OF the fire. Ii was
evident at glance hat the breaskworks of the
enemy were bring weakened. The songs and
the happy spirit of the hour were driving home
against the walls of prejudice, seeking The
seats of affec ion.
"Ab. you can't hole out much longer" cried
th comrade. 1.-The great warriors coming.
He's coming 10 each aud every one OF you, aud
when he does come he'll be riding pale horse.
Are YOU ready 10 receive him? Have you got
salvation? When he comes can you cry to
him: An, swing those gates aJar, I'm going
10 Or Will he make captive OF you, and
when The prison door is shut throw The Key
away?
You had better look TO your captain to save
You. You had better look 10 the great coun-
seior For The Lord Is Ike cur own great legal
courts; II you can't afford to hire counsel tie
Stale VIII provide il for you. The same one
whom you have injured gives you magnani-
nous chance 10 make plea I'D selI.defenSe.
SO God, against whom you have done wicked
ness, gives y0u appeal 10 great redeemer.
lake The chance; leave the enemy; come, and
get salvation"
Several persons i'll The audience went forward
10 the altar. Comrade " His continued talking
and more went forward; then more; and even
tu4lly the eomTade and all The soldiers knelt in
prayer.
Sing Jesus answers prayer" said the COM
rade, strongly; now softly; now let the women
sing aud now the men. A soul is saved. A soul
has found eternity"
The noise of Shell was quieted, the lure of
fire died from the heavens. the smoke of battle
clean ed away, and there was peace.
The soldiers among themselves and with the
surrendered enemy took quiet m SIS and rested.
But the causes of strife were not all passed
away. In the street below The swarms of evil
doors lived but little less in sin than heretofore
Greater tasks still lay before tn army
ceaseless. ceaseless war. Sin is never dead So
IN the Stiffness OF the night the warriors armed
again with old and modern uniform with cym-
bal, drum and fife, and tambourues and torch
sailed forth In long procession through the
streets OF the town. Curious watchers crowded
round them, heard them pray and sing and
wandered on TO their own abodes. Far toward
the hours OF morning The Salvatiouists SIN
knet and prayed. longing, longing for the hosts
of sin 10 yield.