EXPERIENCE WITH THE "SIGNS."
By Mrs. R. Martin
ONE Sunday night a short time ago we took some copies of the SIGNS to work among the saloons in Armourdale, Kan. On entering the first saloon all eyes were upon us at once. There were about thirty people present. One young man, altho quite intoxicated, started the song, "Nearer, My God, to Thee." Another man, to whom I was trying to sell13a paper, started another Gospel song, and I was impressed to join him. The greater part of the company joined in also. This seemed to disturb the proprietor, so I suggested that we go into the street. Here the singing was continued until I was led to tell them a story about the Saviour of whom we had been singing. After telling them of the woman of Samaria, and her interview with Jesus, I asked how many would like to have this living water. Eight raised their hands, and nearly all knelt with us while Mr. Martin and I prayed. After prayer we shook hands with them all, and, to our surprise, we found that the saloon-keeper and his family had joined in the service. Each one acknowledged having received blessing. Four continued to talk with us; we had the second prayer with them, and still they did not want us to leave them. Two were satisfied that the Lord had accepted them. The third said, "O come and see me tomorrow; I must have peace." With Mr. Martin's promise, he seemed relieved. One, a Catholic, said, "I thought I was a good man to my family until to-night; but my wife and little girl will no longer have a husband and father who stops at the saloon for his evening drink and game of pool." Then, placing his hand to his heart, he said, "Why, I have a peace that I never thought anything could give." I am very successful with the SIGNS in street as well as saloon work. At places of business I do best on Saturday nights. I do better when I go to the country towns. I find the work very fascinating; and then to know that such precious truth is going to a sin-cursed people, is great cause for thankfulness that I can have a part in giving the Gospel message. 8 Fountain Place, Kansas City, Mo.