Indiana Reformatory
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Inmates Subscribe for Pipe Organ
Each one a Carnegie in proportion to his ability to give, a majority of the 1,204 inmates of the Indiana Reformatory yesterday voluntarily contributed toward the purchase of a pipe organ for the handsome chapel of the institution, the total offerings approximated $900. When the contribution cards were checked up by the Rev. W. E. Edgin, chaplain of the reformatory, he was surprised at the generosity shown by the inmates. The individual sums given ranged from 25 cents to $35.
When Gov. J. Frank Hanly was a guest at the Reformatory recently he was asked by Mr. Edgin as to the best plan to pursue to get from Andrew Carnegie a contribution sufficient to buy a pipe organ. Gov. Hanly replied that this sum could be raised in Indiana, and he started the list with $100. It then occurred to Mr. Edgin to ask voluntary contributions from the inmates, and permission was given by Supt. Whittaker. Cards were left in each cell, with blanks for subscriptions, but it was distinctly stated that all offerings should be entirely voluntary. A great many of the inmates bring money with them to the Reformatory, and this, with that which they earn by overtime work, which is considerable, is credited to them.
When the success of the offering was learned the inmates were as much pleased as Chaplain Edgin. The new organ soon will be forthcoming.
PROGRAM.
Indiana Reformatory Chapel Services.
Sunday, April 14, 1907.
March—"Camp Organ"Narovec
March—"Steel King"St. Clair
Musical Selection.
Paraphrase—"Melody in F"Rubenstein
Doxology.
The Lord's Prayer.
I SHALL BE LIKE HIM.
When I shall reach the more excellent glory, And all my trials are passed, I shall behold Him, O wonderful story! I shall be like Him at last. Cho: I shall be like Him, I shall be like Him, And in His beauty shall shine; I shall be like Him, wondrously like Him, Jesus my Savior divine. We shall not wait till the glorious dawning Breaks on the vision so fair, Now we may welcome the heavenly morning, Now we His image may bear. More and more like Him, repeat the blest story, Over and over again, Changed by His Spirit from glory to glory, I shall be satisfied then. man
Prayer.
Piano SoloJ. S. Hathaway
Selection—From "Romeo and Juliet"Gounod
THE VIRTUE OF SHAME.
Confession is a duty too little regarded even by many Christians. Some men are ashamed to confess that they have done wrong. Sir John Lubbock says: "It is well to be ashamed of yourself if you are in the wrong; but never be ashamed to own it." The Bible says: "Confess your faults one to another."
CONQUEST.
Creation's heir, the world, the world is mine.—Goldsmith. All things are yours.—Paul.
The world is mine. I hold no title-deed To one small acre, yet have all I need, And should Dame Fortune proffer me her store I could not linger wistful, at her door. Unfortunate is he beyond compute, Whose love of fortune makes his conscience mute. I will not look to fortune. I will do My best, though small that best to her or you. All things are mine. I walk with firmer tread Than Caesar at his best; for I am led By mightier One than Fortune or than Fate, And I shall conquer all things, soon or late. All things? Yes, all. Then well may Fortune frown, And clutch with trembling hand her imperial crown. I will stoop to conquer. I will rise And climb the rugged path where duty lies.
SermonGeo. L. Herr
Benediction.
March—"Boston Press Club"Rollinson
March—"Yankee Grit"Holzman
"CLING TO THE BIBLE."
Tis the anchor of hope and the lamp that gives light, Tis the star that will shine thro' your life's darkest night, If you follow its guidance, you'll always be right, So cling to the Bible and walk in its light.
To neglect, reject or doubt the Bible in any particular is but an entering wedge to spiritual apathy. The "Bible tinkers" of this or any other age have been men whose hearts are cold and whose soul saving powers were limited.
To obey the Bible, will lead to a perfect salvation, make possible a victorious faith, surmount the difficulties of life and gain an "inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you."
Watson says, "The Bible is a rock of diamonds; a chain of pearls; the sword of the Spirit, a chart by which the Christian sails to eternity, the map by which he daily walks; the sun dial by which he sets his life; the balance by which he weighs his actions."
"DO YOU KNOW THE WORLD IS DYING FOR A LITTLE BIT OF LOVE?"
Practical results are happy homes, husbands and fathers restored to their families, wives and children made happy, multitudes rescued, and the world made better.
The magnitude of this work will never be known until Eternity's records are disclosed. Little did we think twenty years ago that so humble a beginning would be attended with such remarkable results.
Rev. Herr holds a unique position in the evangelistic field. He is considered the greatest evangelist among prisoners in the United States.—Louisville Herald, May 17, 1909.
When you help the missionaries, you help the poor fellow in trouble. When you help those in trouble, you help yourself, and when you thus help the missionary, the outcast, and yourself, God will help you.
OUR MOTTO:
"Seeking the lost." "Helping the helpless to help themselves." All along life's pathway there are men and women in need: Go and help somebody just now. With a word of kindness or a loving deed, Go and help somebody just now.
Dear Friend—Our country is taxed with a burden of thousands of prisoners. These people are crippled, not in body, not in mind, but almost always in morals, which is the most serious. It is to help or recover them that we are giving our lives. Our labors have not been in vain, as the testimonials will show you. We want you to "hold the rope while we go down into the pit," by subscribing for our support and transportation in this work of prison evangelism; and in so doing you become the benefactor of a submerged class.
May we not hope to have your check to help in this concerted effort? I am,
Yours sincerely,
GEO. L. HERR,
Louisville, Ky.
"He that hath the Son, hath life, and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life."—1 John 5:12.
"How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?"—Heb. 2:3.
"For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?"—Mark 8:36.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."—Matt. 6:33.
GET REV. HERR'S NEW BOOK.
Entitled "The Nation Behind Prison Bars," for your good; but chiefly for the good of others.
The nation behind the bars is an interesting nation, a pitiful nation, a needy nation. Help them and interest yourself in them by buying and reading this book.
"You have a superb record."—Rev. Horace G. Ogden, D.D.
"He has wide experience on both sides of the line."—Rev. H. C. Morrison, Editor Pentecostal Herald.
"His labors are abundantly blessed."—Rev. Joseph Severance.
"The large number who have been helped by hearing your message will be still further benefited by reading your book."—Rev. Albert J. Steelman, Ph.D., Chaplain, Illinois State Penitentiary.
"You and your good wife were father and mother to the prisoners."—John R. Pflanz, Jailer.
"George L. Herr is not the man to do anything in an ordinary way."—Rev. D. J. Starr, D.D., Chaplain of Columbus, O., Penitentiary.
"His work among prisoners has been very successful, and through his efforts many erring creatures have been induced to reform."—Charles F. Grainger.