R. S. Smith was pastor of First Baptist Church in Durham, NC. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:21. A scripture reading is done from 0:32-1:45. A prayer is offered from 1:48-3:58. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:03-5:51. Dr. Smith speaks from 6:01-28:44. He preaches on the topic of the Church and its pessimistic nature. He exhorts the students to see the Church and seek to improve it despite its flaws.
