[The Crucifixion of Philip Strong by Charles M. Sheldon]@TWC D-Link bookThe Crucifixion of Philip Strong CHAPTER XIII 12/18
Then Mr.Winter said: "About your proposal that this house be turned into a refuge or home for homeless children, Mr.Strong, do you consider that idea practicable? Is it business? Is it possible ?" "I believe it is, very decidedly.
The number of homeless and vagrant children at present in Milton would astonish you.
This house could be put into beautiful shape as a detention house until homes could be found for the children in Christian families." "It would take a great deal of money to manage it." "Yes," replied Philip, with a sadness which had its cause deep within him, "it would cost something.
But can the world be saved cheaply? Does not every soul saved cost an immense sum, if not of money at least of an equivalent? Is it possible for us to get at the heart of the great social problem without feeling the need of using all our powers to solve it rightly ?" Mr.Winter shook his head.
He did not understand the minister.
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