In His Steps, Chapter 29 summary
Chapter 29 of 31 · 12 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 29, Clarence Penrose confronts his neglect of poor tenants after a fatal shooting and a troubling vision, then begins changing how he manages his properties. Felicia and Stephen Clyde acknowledge their love, while Henry Maxwell and fellow disciples arrive for a Settlement meeting that raises questions about the Church’s response to suffering.
What happens
- A newspaper report about an unemployed man killed while taking coal interrupts the Settlement’s cheerful breakfast and prompts discussion of poverty.
- Clarence Penrose arrives, describes his daughter’s questions and his vision of judgment, and admits his guilt over neglected tenants.
- The Bishop and Dr. Bruce accompany Penrose to the bereaved family, beginning his personal involvement and changed management of his properties.
- Felicia and Stephen Clyde declare their love during a delivery walk, and the Bishop blesses their plans for a home.
- Henry Maxwell and his companions attend a crowded Settlement meeting, where he prays for the Church to follow Jesus more faithfully.
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Penrose distinguishes easy generosity from personal sacrifice. His confession explains why he seeks direct contact with the suffering people in his properties.
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What helps awaken Penrose’s conscience before he reads about the shooting?
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