Day 54: Praying for Cwm (1927)

Join with Salvationists of the Wales Division for day 54 of 150 days of prayer.

• ‘God, hear my prayer, and listen carefully to what I am saying’ (Psalm 54:2, EasyEnglish Bible). 

1927

On 1 March, St David’s Day, 52 men were killed in an explosion at Cwm Marine Colliery.

The 12 March War Cry reported: ‘Salvationists succour the bereaved in their homes and minister to the rescuers at the pit-top, earning high commendation from all classes.

‘Stricken into all-compelling silence, they [the Army officers] stood with the gathering crowd between the tram rails in the mud of the pit premises. But not for long, for presently one whispered to another: “We must do something.”… 

‘Many thousands of meals were supplied to the doctors, nurses and mine officials, and rescue workers… “Let me say,” said Mr Harrison, chief clerk at the colliery, “that your splendid officers have rendered an invaluable service. Their self-denial and efficiency, their devotion and unostentatious labours deserve the highest praise.”

‘Catering was, however, only part of the work undertaken by the officers who hurried to the ill-fated town, for the far more taxing service, calling for tremendous courage – the visitation of the homes of the bereaved – was faithfully carried out under the oversight of Mrs Major Edwards. Entering the homes of mourners, they brought a consolation which is deeper than words.’

Prayer

• The corps at Cwm continues to serve its community. Pray for their home league, which has new members being regularly drawn into the fellowship.
• Pray for the work and witness of the corps and its outreach into the community.