which doubts
everything. How far the two million Catholics of the country hold fast
their old faith is doubtful; but it is admitted that very few of the
other four millions profess to be "born again."

But The General never sought to trim his sails to catch any "modern"
breeze. Upon his every visit to the country he spoke out with the same
simple liberty as in England. Of the fisherman leader he sent to
represent him in Holland, knowing "only a handful" of Dutch words, a
lady said, "He prays just like a man who is drowning." Such praying, and
corresponding effort, for "the perishing" soon brought thousands to
kneel in penitence before God.

The General has visited the country repeatedly, presiding over the
Annual Reviews, which have generally been held on some great land
proprietor's estate, or holding "Days with God" in its largest theatres.
Of one such visit, in 1906, he writes:--

"I have just had a wonderful campaign in Holland--Meetings,
enthusiasm, collections, and souls far beyond anything that has
preceded it in my experience. Praise the dear Lord."

The simple old Gospel that any child can understand, has indeed made The
Army triumphant all over Holland, and the following extracts from The
General's diary, during his visit of 1908, will show how childlike a
faith and devotion our people there have:--

"Rotterdam, Saturday, _March 14th_.--Soldiers' and ex-Soldiers'
Meeting fine--three-fourths men. A great improvement on anything I
have seen in the way of Soldiers' Meetings in this place. I got the
truth out, and thirty-seven of them fell at the Penitent-Form to
seek power to walk in its light.

"Sunday.--The Doelen Hall (one of the largest auditoriums in the
city) full in the morning, and crowds shut out afternoon and night.
People hard at first; but twenty-two came to the Penitent-Form in
the morning, and fifty-eight at night. Never saw men weep more
freely. L212 given during the day.

"Monday.--Came on to Amsterdam and commenced Officers' Councils.

"Tuesday.--A tired, restless night for some reason or other. Sleep
flew. Occupied with many matters, but not very anxious. Still, did
not get much refreshment or invigoration for the day's work, and
felt accordingly. On the whole, the three Meetings were
interesting, and, I think, useful to the Officers present, although
nothing remarkable.

"Wednesd