The Archive · 1940

To Win Them for Christ

Catering to the needs of the men thas become a purpose; to keep men from the many pitfalls, to win them for Christ, the King of Kings. A sweet song' accompanied with a smile and a warm cup of coffee or tea goes a long way with the British Forces. They know a good thing when they see it.

During the period of waiting, it is very necessary to have healthy and wholesome recreation for the men, The S.A. is no joy-killer organization. We have got them singing by. the thousands, The need is for huts and more huts. Friends who hear me. tonight, T assure you we have th men and the women, we need more money to meet the expanding needs.

The work is also purposeful not only for the armed services. There fare those who are suddenly deprived of home, and parents, perhaps the Salvation Army will find a greater need for service amongst the ait-raid victims. The founder of the Salvation Army once said, "The need is the call" The fact that a piece of service needed constitutes the call for action, The Salvation Army was born in England, it was founded by an Englishman, and a great English statesman once said, "If England had given the world nothing more than the Salvation Army, she has well justified her existence." Where death, danger, destruction, disease, darkness desperation and misery is there you will finds

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