The Calling of Dan Matthews
1909
The Calling of Dan Matthews, published in 1909 by Harold Bell Wright, is a novel set in the fictional town of Corinth in the Ozark Mountains. It follows Dan Matthews, a young minister navigating the complexities of life, societal expectations, and his personal convictions. The story explores themes of community, morality, and personal calling, highlighting the struggles of merging idealism with the realities of small-town life. The narrative reflects on ambition and faith through the interactions of Dan with various townspeople, including a crippled boy seeking acceptance.
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“I have always been taught… that every man is divinely called to his work, if that work is for the good of all men. His faithfulness or unfaithfulness to the call is revealed in the motives that prompt him to choose his field.””
— Harold Bell Wright
“It is not the spirit of wealth, of learning, or of culture that can make the church of value, or a power for good in the world, but the spirit of Christ only.””
— Harold Bell Wright
“To the churches, Christianity has become a question of fidelity to a church and creed, and not to the spirit of Christ.””
— Harold Bell Wright
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