The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
so. jjers' Have to Suffer
Much In the Discharge Of
Their Duties-Their Life
OHe InCessant Round Of
Work.

Work.
There is vast difference between the
way in which conversions are made now
and the time when Saul of Tarsus was
converted TO the Christian faith. He was
On his way from Jerusalem to Damascus,
where he was going to prosecute Chris
tons While making the journey he saw
bright light in the way. a light more
intense and brighter than the sun. He
and those with him Frustrated them
selves. and Saul heard voice calling to
him Saul. Saul. why persecutest thou
ne" It was the turning point in his
life. and instead of continuing to perse-
cute Christians he became a great de
fender of the faith Of Christ.
In these days, however, conversions
are not wrought in this way. There are
events in the lives of all persons which
frame them for either good or bad. It is
not necessary that the event shall be
great and impressive, one such as
changed the life Of Paul. More often
than otherwise. in the present genera
ton, some simple incident takes place
which totally changes ones manner OF
life The truth OF this is more forcibly
illustrated and demonstrated, in the
work and life of members of the Saliva
ton Army than in any other Christian
organization.
Ensign Sewers Conversion.
An instance in point is the conversion
Of the Salvation Army Barracks at $50
Pennsylvania Avenue He was born in
Virginia Of Christian parents. and had.
until he came TO Washington. thirteen
years ago, led an exemplary life Here
his companions were not ChuTChgoeTs.
and IL was not long before he nearly for
got the teachings and the influence OF
his home. After much persuasion his
companions succeeded in inducing him
to agree TO accompany them to thea
ter, He did not get there. however. on
that occasion or since In speaking of
the incident yesterday Ensign Sewers
said:
Our way TO the theater led by the
Franklin statue. at the corner Of Tenth
Street ana Pennsylvania Avenue. It
tie band Of Salvationists were gathered
there inviting the pedestrians TO stop
and hear the word Of God As it was
zeariys oBe-ef my companions suggested
that we stop for q minute At that very
moment little Iassie with a sweet,
pleading voice, began to sing. Yield not
to temptation that good old hymn which
my mother so often sung 10 me when !
vas d child I was held as If spell
bound. The words carried me back to
my old home in Virginia. and recalled
the teachings CT my mother that yield
ing Is sin. SauI's vision had no more
lasting effect on him than those simple
eloquent words had or me. They turned
ne away from the theater then and for
ever. and turned my face TO God, and !
have never turned my back on him since.
Went to Barracks and Remained.
81 asked my companions 10 excuse
ne" Ensign Sewers said. and I told
them that / had changed my mind anC
would not 90 10 the theater. and would
attend the Salvation Army services in
stead. Il all happened in simple
casual way. but the result was lasting
the end
When the open air exercises were
concluded. / followed the SaIvationists
to the barracks on Pennsylvania Avenue
and remained until the indoor meeting
ended. Soon afterward went TO New
York There other and greater temDta-
tons beset me, bur I held OUT against
them. for remembered that yieldlns
is sin. Soon I joined the army. and
have since bee4 a soldier carrying TIT
cross"
Ensign Sewers Is associated in his
work here by Capt. Nellie Green, who Is
also a very enthusiastic Salvationizts
She. however, Is a real daughter Of tbs
regiment. her mother having been q
Salvation Army soldier for many years
before her death.
In speaking OF the work Of the sal
vatiUnisJs. Ensign Sewers said one
would scarcely believe all that the sill
Gjcrs and officers Of The army suffer ana
endure because OF the determination I'd
follow in the footsteps OF the Master
There are heavy expenses 10 be met. an.
no way 10 meet them, except through
the charity Of the Christian people o.
the community Then there is the worn
among the poor. whom I'VE have with us
always" The current monthly expense
Of the local barracks is estimated tc
be about $3.50.
Revenues Of the Army.
The work o. the army said Captain
Green. lis TO save men and women. anc
the world is our field OF action. Th,
work leads us among all classes ant
conditions OF people. those who have
never had any religious teaching and
worse those who have forsaken the
path OF virtue and righteousness and
given up their lives 10 pleasure ana
riotous living. One source OF revenue
for the army is the sale Of our oficia
paper. The War Cry The vending Of
this leads me into ali kinds Of places and
among all sorts Of people On my route
! generally 20 into all LIQUOR saloons