[The Crucifixion of Philip Strong by Charles M. Sheldon]@TWC D-Link bookThe Crucifixion of Philip Strong CHAPTER XIII 3/18
What business has Calvary Church with all these outside matters, these labor troubles and unemployed men and all the other matters that have been made the subject of preaching lately? I want a minister who looks after his own parish.
Mr.Strong does not call on his own people; he has not been inside my house but once since he came to Milton.
Brethren, there is a growing feeling of discontent over this matter." There was a short pause and then one of the members said: "Surely, if Mr.Strong feels dissatisfied with his surroundings in the parsonage or feels as if his work lay in another direction, he is at liberty to choose another parish.
But he is the finest pulpit-minister we ever had, and no one doubts his entire sincerity.
He is a remarkable man in many respects." "Yes, but sincerity may be a very awkward thing if carried too far.
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