"The Amen Corner," written by James Baldwin who was born and raised in Harlem and set his play there. The story revolves around Sister Margaret,a self-anointed, self-righteous preacher who encourages her Harlem church congregants to trust in the Lord at all times no matter what tragedy should befall them.
As in any congregation, politics rears its ugly head. Some want Margaret to remain. Others want her to give up the pulpit. When "sinner" Ida Jackson comes to Sister Margaret after Ida's infant dies, the advice once more, is to trust in the Lord.
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