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Early opposition
A ‘Skeleton Army’ led by ‘Burgon’ opposed the Army - mimicking the Salvos’ actions and testimonies. When the Salvos took a collection, so did they; then much to Captain John Dean’s surprise, they gave him the entire amount. Later, as ‘Burgon’ lay dying he sent for Captain Dean to pray with him. On another occasion John Dean was preaching on The Coming Judgement which so incensed the crowd that they attempted to throw him into the Parramatta River!
