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Religion being constructive makes
a creed. Christian must have a
creed & well as faith an object.
Infidelity not congenial to man's
better nature – it is negative – does
nothing – is cowardly – has no en-
-terprise, no sublimity – no grand
ideal – no superb model ~

Religion not only constructs so-
-ciety in general – but a special
& beautiful form of soc. [society] = church –

Then as auxiliary it erects a
house of worship – as a symbol of
the spirit building.

It builds not only for convin-
-ience [convenience] but for the church's growth –