In which Elmer Gantry arrives at Banjo Crossing to begin his new role as a preacher, meticulously armed with a borrowed theological library and a well-rehearsed sermon, ready to inspire his flock with both solemnity and a touch of theatricality. The narrative gently paints his first Sunday services, capturing the curious blend of earnest devotion and vibrant enthusiasm that stirs the townsfolk and especially sweet Cleo, his companion at the organ.