The Nation Behind Prison BarsHerr, George L. (George Lewis)
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The Nation Behind Prison Bars
Herr, George L. (George Lewis)
Church work with criminals; Evangelists
Rev. C. R. Hemphill, D.D., Louisville, Ky.: "I believe Rev. George L.
Herr especially equipped for the difficult work of an evangelist to
those in prison and to the neglected."
Rev. Wm. Edmond Foster: "His love for lost souls and his zeal knows no
bounds. I bespeak for him a life of great usefulness to his fellowmen
without hope and without God."
[Illustration: REV. CHAS. R. HEMPHILL, D.D.
President Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. One of the
South's greatest scholars and teachers; whose heart is full of sympathy
for and helpfulness of the unfortunate.]
Rev. Horace G. Ogden, D.D., New York: "I have been placed where I have
known intimately his work as prison evangelist. I can say he has made a
superb record. He has taken an enlarged field of work, and I have every
confidence in his increased usefulness. His book merits a large
circulation."
Rev. Ed. Ferguson: "For years he, with his most estimable wife, have
given their time and talent to the uplifting of the down-trodden of this
great metropolis and they have the respect and hearty co-operation of
the best people in Louisville."
Rev. James M. Taylor: "The story will warn the reckless, encourage the
'outcast,' and put desire in the hearts of thousands to lead better
lives."
Rev. T. T. Taliaferro, Chaplain Kentucky State Prison: "Your sermons are
blessed of God to the furtherance of the works of grace in our midst.
May God bless you in your noble work."
Rev. W. O. Vreeland, Chaplain Kentucky State Prison: "You are worthy of
the highest commendation."
Men's Bible Class, James Lee Memorial Presbyterian Church: "Rev. George
L. Herr's talk at last Sunday's session was a treat."
Rev. George L. Herr, 195 Coral Avenue, Louisville, Ky.: "Who will ever
know the vast number that will attribute their first impulse to a better
life, formed while in seclusion of a prison cell while reading this
book."
The Rev. George L. Herr is bringing out a book on prison life which is
abundantly capable of two effects, namely: Enlisting the attention of
readers, like a romance, and benefitting the class of whom he writes. It
is a two-hundred page book, illustrated with pictures of prisons, and
scenes behind the bars.
DEAR FRIEND:
We know you will rejoice with us in the work being accomplished behind
prison bars. Many thousands we are preaching the gospel to every year.
There are converts all over the United States that we hear from. The
outlook of the work was never more encouraging. May we submit to you our
plan to secure auxiliary memberships at $10.00 each?
Will you be one?
GEO. L. HERR AND WIFE,
Prison Evangelists.
DEPARTMENTS OF WORK.
Distribution of thousands of papers, tracts, and other religious
reading.
Visiting the sick and poor.
Street work in the slums.
Evangelistic work in the different penitentiaries a specialty.
CHAPTER FIRST
LIFE OF GEORGE L. HERR
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