INSIDE PRISON WALLS. BELIEVE that many a man will rise up in eternity and thank God that he was in prison, because there he met Christ through reading Testaments and books distributed freely by the Bible Institute Colportage Association, Chicago. We hear of many who now, like Peter and Paul, are praising God, although still in bonds. During the past few weeks I have preached in the great penitentiaries at Albany, N. Y., and Joliet, Ill. I am more than ever satisfied that this work is on the right lines, because I have seen how God's blessing evidently rests upon it. There is hardly any branch of Christian work in which I am interested that gives me more joy. During the three years that this distribution has been carried on, nearly 300,000 volumes have been sent out. The outlay involved has not reached a total of $25,000.00. Expenses are reduced to a minimum, as no salaries are paid. The distribution is carried on by volunteer local Christian workers. The criminal population of the United States (in and out of confinement) is estimated at 750,000. Results like the following are constantly coming to light: FROM INDIANA. "One case in point is that of a man 66 years old, who has been a prominent and somewhat noted gambler in many of our cities. Was confined four days. Is quite an intelligent man, and when placed in his cell began looking around for something to read. He found under his bed-tick a copy of "All of Grace." He read it, was brought under conviction, went down upon his knees, was converted, and is now a constant attendant at the Mission nightly, giving clear and definite testimony that he is a saved man. For 43 years this brother has been running gambling houses, and it is pathetic indeed to hear him talk and weep over his wasted life." May I not appeal to readers of the RECORD for help to carry on this work? One dollar will place Testaments or books in the hands of ten or more prisoners. 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