Father Mercer tells the story of the life and labors of Jesse Mercer, a leader in Georgia Baptist life during the first half of the twentieth century. Yet, rather than telling the story of a larger-than-life pastor with whom few "ordinary" pastors can identify, the books reveals how one who is faithful in small things can, over time, bear much fruit for the Lord. "Tony Chute has provided us with a marvelously-written story regarding the life, ministry, and writings of Jesse Mercer." - David S. Dockery, President, Union University "Readers who want to know more about this Georgia Baptist statesman can do no better than to begin with Tony Chute's insightful work." - Douglas Sweeney, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. "Anthony Chute has provided a very readable account of Mercer's life - an account long overdue given Mercer's religious influence among Baptists in the antebellum South. Grounding his work in fine scholarship, Chute makes Mercer a conversation partner for contemporary issues." - C. Douglas Weaver, Associate Professor, Baylor University.