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What happened suddenly in the movie house?
What happened suddenly in the movie house?
What did the officer tell Bill when he was called out from the line?
What did the officer tell Bill when he was called out from the line?
What did the CO ask Bill in his office?
What did the CO ask Bill in his office?
What did Bill say he would do with his time if he didn't have to go to the movie house?
What did Bill say he would do with his time if he didn't have to go to the movie house?
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Why did Bill have a terrible trip on the ship?
Why did Bill have a terrible trip on the ship?
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What did the boys around Bill say to him in the cinema?
What did the boys around Bill say to him in the cinema?
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Where did the boys arrive after days at sea on a crowded troop ship?
Where did the boys arrive after days at sea on a crowded troop ship?
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What happened to Morris after he rededicated his life to God?
What happened to Morris after he rededicated his life to God?
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Who did Bill meet at the chapel in Whitney?
Who did Bill meet at the chapel in Whitney?
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What did Bill and another Christian request from the padre?
What did Bill and another Christian request from the padre?
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What was the result of the gospel meetings held by Bill and Jack?
What was the result of the gospel meetings held by Bill and Jack?
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What happened to the colonel who passed by Bill and Jack on the streets of London?
What happened to the colonel who passed by Bill and Jack on the streets of London?
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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
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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.
