Salvation Army

I find it very difficult sometimes to say how I am in my spiritual life; those who know me well will tell you I find it easier to sing my testimony than say it. 

The words of song 309 which I’ve sung a lot in the past says this:-

Before I found Salvation, I was sunk in degradation

And from my Saviour wandered far astray

But I came to Calvary’s mountain where I plunged in to the fountain

And from my heart the burden rolled away.

Since I have been converted, and the devil’s ranks deserted

I’ve had such joy and gladness in my soul

For Jesus I’ve been fighting and in the war delighting

And now I’m pressing on toward the goal

If faithful to my Saviour, I shall enjoy his favour

And he will keep me faithful to the end

And when I cross the river, I’ll live with him for ever

And one eternal day of glory spend

Chorus

‘Twas a happy day and no mistake when Jesus from my heart did take

The load of sin that made it ache and filled my soul with joy.

I trust that as I go through my Christian life people shall indeed see that I do indeed have that joy and gladness in my soul.   Like many other young people I gave my heart to Jesus at the age of 8 and enjoyed being a part of the YP Band & Singing Company, then transferring to Senior Band & Songsters in 1962 and have enjoyed my service in both these sections.  My prayer is that through the small part I play in the band, people shall be brought closer to God and maybe one day they shall be found loving and serving him in the Army in the same way I do and I pray that God will continue to take away the load of sin that made my heart ache and continue to fill my soul with joy..