28 The Spiritual Life.
speaker. Let me, however, in all seriousness
saytoyouthat I believethat the moreaplat-
form can be broadand all-inclusive,the more
serviceableitistohumanw^elfare. (Applause.)
While I congratulate myself on the invitation
that brought me here, I congratulate you on
havmgapastor and officersv^^ho arewilhngto
throwthis pulpit open toall whoare trulym
earnest,andwhotheybelievehavesomethmgto
saywhich may be of value to all. Abroad
platform is a public blessing, and your City
Templeisabroadplatform.
