In the quaint town of Raymond, a tragedy strikes, leaving a young boy orphaned and alone. As the community grapples with the loss, two brothers, Philip and Harry Sterling, find themselves at a crossroads. Philip, the elder, is a successful businessman, while Harry is a struggling artist. Despite their differences, they are bound by a deep love for their brother's son, Edward. As they navigate the complexities of raising a child together, they discover the true meaning of family, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond that unites them.

In the bustling city of Raymond, a young minister named Henry Maxwell grapples with the challenges of his faith and the complexities of modern society. As he navigates the divide between his spiritual beliefs and the realities of urban life, Maxwell's journey takes him through moments of doubt, triumph, and profound self-discovery. Through his interactions with a diverse cast of characters, including a wealthy industrialist, a struggling artist, and a disillusioned social worker, Maxwell confronts the pressing issues of his time: poverty, inequality, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. As he strives to reconcile his Christian ideals with the harsh realities he encounters, Maxwell's faith is tested to its limits.

The Great War is over and the soldier boys are back home, but some of them just can't settle down again. Neither can the girls who helped out both on the foreign and the home front. Dr. Ward notices, but doesn't know how to help until one Sunday after his sermon, when something happens to change the lives of many in their town.

Stuart Duncan arrives home from college to find the workers in his father's mine on the brink of a strike. Leading the strike is Stuart's boyhood friend, Eric Vassal. Will they be estranged by the opposing forces? Or can they learn to work together as Stuart learns the true meaning of being His Brother's Keeper?

Having simultaneously received letters of call from two different churches, Philip Strong must choose, balancing head, heart, and God's calling. - Summary by David Gore

"All the World" (1919) takes place in the aftermath of the Great War. The soldiers are back but they are struggling to settle down again, and so are the women who worked so hard during the war as well. One Sunday, after Dr. Ward's sermon, something happens that will turn the life in his town upside down.