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Jerry McAuley

Reformed criminal and founder of a rescue mission, cited as a convert.

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Also known as Jerry M’Auley, Jerry, Jeremiah

First appearance: Lecture IX: Conversion

Jerry McAuley shows up with force in Lecture IX: Conversion. The page is where that presence becomes real.

His mission is mentioned as the place where Hadley experienced his conversion.
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Jerry McAuley first appears in 0012 lecture ix conversion.

In Lecture IX: Conversion: His mission is mentioned as the place where Hadley experienced his conversion.

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See Jerry McAuley in Lecture IX: Conversion
See Jerry McAuley in Lecture IX: Conversion