The Nation Behind Prison BarsHerr, George L. (George Lewis)
Religion
The Nation Behind Prison Bars
Herr, George L. (George Lewis)
Church work with criminals; Evangelists
Bro. Herr read that most beautiful 37th Psalm, which is replete with
comfort for those who are in dire distress and in need of consolation,
placing special emphasis on those passages which teach patience and
faith in "The God who is mighty to save and strong to deliver."
Bro. Herr never fails to extend the invitation of the gospel; in fact,
that is his strong point, and is recognized by him to be the most
important part of his work as an evangelist. His labor was rewarded, as
he won eight souls for our Lord and Saviour.
The following representatives, members of the present General Assembly,
were present at the morning services: W. H. Jones, Princeton, Ky.; John
T. Shanklin, Johnson, Ky.; W. A. B. Davis, Mt. Vernon, Ky.; Albert
Butler. These gentlemen have been coming regularly, which proves that
they are interested in our welfare, and also devoted to the church
services. We are always proud of their presence, and invite all their
colleagues.
At the afternoon Christian Endeavor service, Bro. Herr made an
extemporaneous address in which he revealed the secret of his wonderful
success as a soul-winner, which the writer would call unlimited charity,
and inexhaustible brotherly love; the love that always instantly
forgives, and as quickly extends a hand to help a fallen brother rise.
The eulogy he paid his wife, whom he acknowledged to be the inspiration
to his life, was most beautiful. At this service he won five more souls
for his hire, making thirteen for the day. HENRY E. YOUTSEY.
CHAPTER EIGHT
A MAN OF HONOR
For 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 contact with, and was very much
encouraged and assisted by the warden's great kindness. He did much to
improve the conditions of life within the prison walls. G. L. H.
* * * * *
[Evening Post.]
FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 23.--The body of Edward E. Mudd, late warden of the
Frankfort State Reformatory, who died yesterday morning, was taken this
morning to his former home at Glendale, in Hardin County, where it will
be buried this afternoon.
Yesterday afternoon the body lay in state in the prison chapel and was
viewed by 1,300 convicts.
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My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.--Prov. 1:10.
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Five floral designs were sent from the penitentiary. The guards and the
deputy wardens and the clerks sent two, a few of the "trusties" sent
another, and the white prisoners and the colored prisoners each sent a
design. These latter were paid for in 5 and 10-cent contributions.
The Prison Commission, which is in session, ordered flowers sent from
Louisville, and adopted the following resolution:
"Resolved, That in the death of Edward E. Mudd, warden of the State
Reformatory at Frankfort, the State of Kentucky has lost a valuable
public official, and the prison has been deprived of an ideal executive.
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