There is no church for his own people here.

On what possible pretext can the church refuse to admit him ?" "You do not know some of the members of Calvary Church, Mr.Strong, if you ask such a question.

There is a very strong prejudice against the negro in many families.

This prejudice is especially strong just at this time, owing to several acts of depredation committed by the negroes living down near the railroad tracks.

I don't believe it would be wise to present this name just now." Deacon Stearns appeared to speak for the committee, all of whom murmured assent in one form or another.
"And yet," said Philip, roused to a sudden heat of indignation; "and yet what is Calvary Church doing to help to make those men down by the railroad tracks any better?
Are we concerned about them at all except when our coal or wood or clothing are stolen, or some one is held up down there?
And when one of them knocks at the door of the church, can we calmly and coldly shut it in his face, simply because God made it a different color from ours ?" Philip stopped and then finished by saying very quietly: "Brethren, do you think Christ would receive this man into the church ?" There was no reply for a moment.