Why do they come?

Gerard Chrispin  |  Features
Date posted:  1 May 2002
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Sometimes we wonder! We see prison chapels full of men or women. Many have ruined lives - their own and that of others. Violent offenders, murderers, rapists, drug barons, burglars, child abusers, thieves and arsonists.

Sometimes over 100 at a time. Sometimes a handful. Why do they come? Why attend Sunday services? Why come to long Christian mid-week meetings?

Strikingly, nearly all listen eagerly to the gospel being preached, or a Bible text explained, or a testimony shared, or answers to a 'no holds barred' public question time. Why do they listen so intently, often resulting in unsolicited spontaneous applause?

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