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.