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The Work of a Prison Evangelist 57 Youtsey, Kentucky's Famous Prisoner 66 Practical Religious Work in County Jail 67 Praise for Prison Evangelist 69 Sermon in State Prison 70 Revival Stirs Up Inmates 72
The Work of a Prison Evangelist 57 Youtsey, Kentucky's Famous Prisoner 66 Practical Religious Work in County Jail 67 Praise for Prison Evangelist 69 Sermon in State Prison 70 Re...
2. Chapter Ten--Columbus Ohio Prison 853. Chapter Eleven--Incontestable Proof 92Prison Evangelist's Good Work 97 A Grand Work Highly Commended--John R. Pflanz 98 "Worked Wonders" 100 Strong Endorsement 101 Speaks to Prisoners 102 Sad and Pitiful Story 103 R...
4. CHAPTER TWOJesus said, "A man had two sons; and the younger one of them said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the inheritance!' so the father divided the property between them....
5. CHAPTER THREE"And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) shall know that there hath been a prophet among them."--Ezekiel 2:5.
6. CHAPTER FOURThe scene presented in this narration is worthy of the painter's brush. We have a beautiful and striking presentation of the gospel--not set forth in theological terms as abstra...
7. CHAPTER FIVE"Ye are the salt of the earth," "Ye are the light of the world," "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which art in heav...
8. CHAPTER SIXIn a sermon delivered in the Nashville penitentiary, the Rev. George L. Herr, formerly chaplain of the jail here, spoke encouragingly to the inmates, citing cases of reformation...
9. CHAPTER SEVENThe world will never know how many, when sitting in judgment upon themselves, have learned the great secret that it takes an _Omnipotent Power_ to change the current of their li...
10. CHAPTER EIGHTFor several years I have been deeply interested in the men confined in the prison, and in the betterment of their condition. Each time I held service in the prison I came in con...
11. CHAPTER NINESeveral years ago I met in the Jefferson County jail, Louisville, Ky., "Dad O'Brien," one of the worst criminals I have ever known. Fifty odd years of age, forty years a thief a...
12. CHAPTER TENThe Rev. George L. Herr, prison evangelist, returned yesterday from St. Louis, where he went in the interest of the men "behind the bars." The Rev. Mr. Herr also had a delightfu...
13. CHAPTER ELEVENDear Sir: I have recently been asked by several persons on different occasions if I thought much good could come out of the rescue work done at the county jail. In every instanc...