12 Questions
What happened suddenly in the movie house?
Someone shouted 'Fire!'
What did the officer tell Bill when he was called out from the line?
You're going to the commanding officer's office.
What did the CO ask Bill in his office?
Why did you pray in the movie house?
What did Bill say he would do with his time if he didn't have to go to the movie house?
Go to the chapel to pray and read.
Why did Bill have a terrible trip on the ship?
He got seasick.
What did the boys around Bill say to him in the cinema?
You're going to learn a few things today!
Where did the boys arrive after days at sea on a crowded troop ship?
Liverpool
What happened to Morris after he rededicated his life to God?
He spoke in tongues and worshiped God
Who did Bill meet at the chapel in Whitney?
Jack West, a soldier
What did Bill and another Christian request from the padre?
To hold gospel meetings every night
What was the result of the gospel meetings held by Bill and Jack?
A number of boys repented and were filled with the Holy Ghost
What happened to the colonel who passed by Bill and Jack on the streets of London?
He broke down and surrendered to Jesus
Study Notes
Bill's Confinement and Conviction
- Bill and other soldiers were confined to a transit camp before being shipped to England
- They were shown educational films, but Bill was uncomfortable with the content and refused to attend, citing his convictions
- He prayed in the chapel each morning, and his actions led to a fire in the cinema, which was attributed to his prayer
- Bill was summoned to the CO's office, where he was offered a favor and allowed to go to town instead of attending the movie
Encounter with Morris
- Bill met Morris, a pastor's son, in England, who had lost his radiance and joy
- Bill encouraged Morris to rededicate his life to God, and Morris came forward at a meeting, speaking in tongues and worshiping God
- Tragically, Morris was killed in an accident shortly after, but Bill's letter to Morris' father brought comfort
Meeting Jack West
- Bill met Jack West, a kindred spirit, at Whitney in Yorkshire, where they both attended a medical course
- They decided to hold gospel meetings in the chapel, with the padre's permission
- Their meetings were successful, with many boys repenting and being filled with the Holy Ghost
Confrontation with the CO
- The CO, upset by the meetings, called Bill and Jack to his office, warning them against "whooping and hollering" and "Holy Roller stuff"
- Jack cleverly responded to the CO's question about Cain's wife, saying he would ask Cain himself when he got to heaven
- The CO was embarrassed, and the parade of soldiers was amused
Sharing the Gospel
- Bill and Jack continued to share the gospel, even with a colonel on the streets of London, who eventually surrendered to Jesus
- Their philosophy was that people willing to share and challenge others can lead them to Christ, regardless of the setting
A group of soldiers wait in a transit camp before being shipped to England, eager to begin their journey to Europe. The authorities keep them occupied by showing educational films.
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