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This sermon is the ninth of nine in a series of sermons given in Marsh Chapel that are titled "The Inward Journey." In this sermon, it appears that Howard Thurman intended to speak of Albert Schweitzer's work in relation to mysticism and religious experience; however, what we find in this sermon is Thurman reflecting upon the call of the religious leader in a time of societal unrest. He notes that there are two major events happening at this time: smallpox infesting Pakistan, and the murder of…

Thurman reflects on the importance of Christian ethics, emphasizing that no individual should be excluded from moral responsibility, as every person embodies the face of God. He also highlights Martin Luther King's approach to racial injustice, asserting that it is a sin against God, and discusses the personal and collective struggles with racial prejudice, linking moral responsibility to one's relationship with God.