I am thoroughly convinced of the truth of the Army"s teaching.
I believe that repentance towards G.o.d, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and conversion by the Holy Spirit are necessary to salvation, and that all men may be saved.
I believe that we are saved by grace, through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and he that believeth hath the witness of it in himself. I have got it. Thank G.o.d!
I believe that the Scriptures were given by inspiration of G.o.d, and that they teach that not only does continuance in the favour of G.o.d depend upon continued faith in and obedience to Christ, but that it is possible for those who have been truly converted to fall away and be eternally lost.
I believe that it is the privilege of all G.o.d"s people to be wholly sanctified, and that "their whole spirit and soul and body" may "be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ," That is to say, I believe that after conversion there remain in the heart of the believer inclinations to evil, or roots of bitterness, which, unless overpowered by divine grace, produce actual sin; but these evil tendencies can be entirely taken away by the Spirit of G.o.d, and the whole heart, thus cleansed from anything contrary to the will of G.o.d, or entirely sanctified, will then produce the fruit of the Spirit only. And I believe that persons thus entirely sanctified may, by the power of G.o.d, be kept unblameable and unreprovable before Him.
I believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the everlasting punishment of the wicked.
THEREFORE,
I do here and now, and for ever, renounce the world with all its sinful pleasures, companionships, treasures, and objects, and declare my full determination boldly to show myself a soldier of Jesus Christ in all places and companies, no matter what I may have to suffer, do, or lose, by so doing.
I do here and now declare that I will abstain from the use of all intoxicating liquors, and from the habitual use of opium, laudanum, morphia, and all other baneful drugs, except when in illness such drugs shall be ordered for me by a doctor.
I do here and now declare that I will abstain from the use of all low or profane language; from the taking of the name of G.o.d in vain; and from all impurity, or from taking part in any unclean conversation, or the reading of any obscene book or paper at any time, in any company, or in any place.
I do here declare that I will not allow myself in any falsehood, deceit, misrepresentation, or dishonesty; neither will I practise any fraudulent conduct in my business, my home, nor in any other relation in which I may stand to my fellow-men, but that I will deal truthfully, fairly, honourably, and kindly with all those who may employ me, or whom I may myself employ,
I do here declare that I will never treat any woman, child, or other person, whose life, comfort, or happiness may be placed within my power, in an oppressive, cruel or cowardly manner, but that I will protect such from evil and danger so far as I can, and promote to the utmost of my ability their present welfare and eternal salvation.
I do here declare that I will spend all the time, strength, money, and influence I can in supporting and carrying on this war, and that I will endeavour to lead my family, friends, neighbours, and all others whom I can influence, to do the same, believing that the sure and only way to remedy all the evils in the world is by bringing men to submit themselves to the Government of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I do here declare that I will always obey the lawful orders of my Officers, and that I will carry out to the utmost of my powers all the orders and regulations of the Army; and further that I will be an example of faithfulness to its principles, advance to the utmost of my ability its operations, and never allow, where I can prevent it, any injury to its interests, or hindrance to its success.
AND
I do here and now call upon all present to witness that I enter into this undertaking, and sign these Articles of War of my own free will, feeling that the love of Christ, who died to save me, requires from me this devotion of my life to His service for the salvation of the whole world, and therefore wish now to be enrolled as a Soldier of the Salvation Army.
_Signed_...........................................
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_Date_........................ _Corps_.............
APPENDIX C
COPY OF THE SALVATION ARMY BALANCE SHEET, EXTRACTED FROM THE FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1909.
_Copies of this Balance Sheet with Statements of Account can be had upon application. The Balance Sheet and Statements of Account for the year ending September 30, 1910, will be posted from the press early next year. The Balance Sheet of The Army"s Social Fund can be obtained from the Secretary._
LIABILITIES
DR.
s. d.
TO LOANS UPON MORTGAGE, including accrued Interest 540,277 3 11
" LOANS FOR FIXED PERIODS, including accrued Interest 121,958 8 1
" RESERVE FUNDS, including General and Special Reserves 176,143 15
" SUNDRY CREDITORS 10,359 3 2
" COLONIAL AND FOREIGN TERRITORIES FUND 55,219 10 7
" SELF-DENIAL FUND (Balance) 3,463 12 3
---------------- Carried Forward 907,621 13 1/2
a.s.sETS
CR.
s. d. s. d.
BY FREEHOLD and LEASEHOLD PROPERTY (at or below cost) in the United Kingdom, as on September 30, 1908 1,066,923 16 2-1/2 " Additions during the year 23,271 4 6 -------------------- 1,090,195 2 8-1/2 " Freehold Estate in Australia 10,375 3 6 ----------------- 1,100,571 6 4-1/2 " INVESTMENTS, including Investment of Reserve and Sinking Funds 196,412 9 2 " FURNITURE and FITTINGS at Headquarters, Officers"
Quarters, and Training College, as on September 30, 1908 5,412 16 1 " Additions during the year 2,768 9 5-1/2 --------------- 8,181 5 6-1/2 _Less_ Depreciation 2,433 19 9 --------------- 5,748 5 9-1/2 ----------------- Carried forward 1,802,732 1 4
BALANCE SHEET--_continued_
DR.
Brought forward 907,621 13 0-1/2
To The Salvation Army Fund,
as per last Balance Sheet 411,701 0 6-1/4
" Donations and Subscriptions For Capital Purposes (including building Contributions, 20,044 0s. 2d.) 37,044 6 2
" General Income and Expenditure Account (Balance) 1,309 17 8-1/2
450,064 18 4-1/2 -----------------
1,357,706 11 5
CR.
Brought forward 1,302,732 1 4