Jerry McAuley: Apostle to the Lost chronicles the remarkable life of Jerry McAuley, a 19th-century figure who transformed from a river thief and convict into a devoted Christian missionary. Written by Robert M. Offord and A.S. Hatch, this biography delves into McAuley’s early life of crime and his dramatic conversion experience, which led him to dedicate his life to helping the downtrodden and marginalized in New York City. The book details McAuley’s founding of the Water Street Mission, a haven for the homeless, addicted, and destitute. Through unwavering faith and tireless effort, McAuley provided food, shelter, and spiritual guidance, offering a path to redemption for countless individuals. This inspiring story showcases the power of faith, the potential for transformation, and the enduring legacy of a man who became known as an apostle to the lost. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
