For that reason the congregation becomes divided. Furthermore, the building will not structurally support such a spire. The builder takes on this project after threats and intimidation. The unwise construction jeopardizes his professional reputation. The construction disrupts the services of the church.
Workers die in construction accidents.
The pastor takes tainted money to keep the project going. The builder becomes involved with the caretaker's wife. She dies in childbirth having his child. Through everything, Dean Jocelin persists. After all, he is doing a great thing for God.