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Him there is salvation

for every one who repents of sin and believes on Him.' To Lucy Lee it
seemed that she was the only one to whom the message was directed;
and, hearing the invitation for any who wished to find salvation to
come forward and kneel at the penitent-form, she at once responded.
Very soon her eager, seeking heart found the Saviour, and she hastened
home to tell her mother the good news. Mrs. Lee had suffered many
sorrows, and Lucy, although only in her teens, was a comfort who had
never failed her. She was not pleased that her daughter was inclined to
follow such extremists as the Salvationists evidently were; but when
the girl said, 'Mother, they are thoroughly good, sincere people, you
need have no fear of my going amongst them,' Mrs. Lee became
reassured that all was well, and unwilling to raise needless contentions,
held her peace.
After a while Lucy begged permission of her mother that Kate might
accompany her to a Sunday night meeting. Gaining her wish, the
occasion proved to be something of an undertaking. The work was
prospering, converts were increasing in numbers at the corps, and the
roughs were moved to boisterous opposition. Kate was bewildered by
the enthusiasm of the Salvationists, and the wild ways of the roughs,
whilst Lucy was terrified for the white ribbon on her sister's hat. This
must be screened at all costs, for if the little mother had received any
hint of mud- throwing and pushing, Kate would have paid her last visit
to The Army, and Lucy was praying for her salvation. So, like a mother
hen with wings outstretched, Lucy screened Kate's hat with her arms
and took her home in good order, though a little frightened and not over
anxious to go to The Salvation Army again.
Lucy soon became a valiant soldier. Her religion was real. She not only
believed; she felt deeply, and longed to witness for God. When called
to the front to sing, she generally chose the song,
I have given up all for Jesus, This vain world is naught to me, All its
pleasures are forgotten In remembering Calvary. Though my friends
despise, forsake me, And on me the world looks cold, I've a Friend who
will stand by me When the Pearly Gates unfold. Life's morn will soon
be waning, And the evening bells will toll; But my heart will know no

sadness When the Pearly Gates unfold.
Over and over again she sang this song, with the tears running down
her face. It always carried a message to souls. As she became braver
she spoke to the girls who came forward to the penitent-form.
Lucy longed to know that her own little sister was saved; but somehow,
when she left the hall, courage to speak of spiritual matters forsook her.
Six months passed away, and she had not spoken to Kate about her soul.
At home, she endeavoured to live for Jesus; she sang Army songs
whenever she was in the house; but to speak to her dear ones about
their souls seemed impossible. She had 'lock-jaw' at the very thought.
The Saviour's face had seemed every day to shine upon Lucy; but now
a cloud was coming between, and she knew the reason.
One evening, Mrs. Lee having some business which took her from
home, the sisters were left alone. 'Lord, this is my chance; help me to
make the most of it,' Lucy prayed. The gas was lit, the fire cosy, and
Lucy went to the piano and began to play and sing. She chose all the
solemn, convicting songs she could think of, such as--
You'll see the Great White Throne, And stand before it all alone.
Kate had betaken herself to her favourite place, the hearthrug. She was
silent until Lucy had reached the middle verse of 'Almost persuaded,'
which she sang with due impressiveness. Then a sorrowful little voice
quavered:--
'I'm so lonely. I thought we were going to have such a nice time.'
Lucy at once got up. 'Are you, dearie? Would you like some supper?'
'No, I don't want anything; I'm lonely and miserable,' quavered Kate.
'Well, then, we'll go up to bed.'
Once in their room Lucy continued: 'I don't think we want a light, do
we?' And sitting on the bed, her heart beating until her voice was

uncertain, she put her arm round Kate's waist, and began, 'Katie, dear,
I've been wanting to have a special talk with you for a long time. You
know I was saved six months ago, and I have been praying for you to
be saved, too, but I've found it hard to talk to you about it. I'm so glad
we're alone to-night.'
'Didn't you know I wanted you to