"I certainly do not wish the church to destroy itself foolishly.

But I do feel that we ought to do something very positive and very large to define our attitude as saviors in this community.

And moving the house, as I propose, has the advantage of being a definite, practical step in the direction of a Christlike use of our powers as a church." There was more talk of the same sort, but it was plainly felt by Philip that the plan he had proposed was distasteful to the greater part of the church, and if the matter came to a vote it would be defeated.

He talked the plan over with his trustees as he had already done before he spoke in public.

Four of them were decided in their objection to the plan.
Only one fully sustained Philip.