Reasons for Not Joining the Church — 244
Two lawyers in Lowell were returning from court, when the one said to the other: “I’ve a notion to join Rev. Mr. ——’s church; been debating the matter for some time. What do you think of it?” “Wouldn’t do it,” said the other. “Well, why?” “Because it could do you no possible good, while it would be a great injury to the church.”