<P> For the gradual and reasonable reduction of the hours of labor to the lowest practical point, with work for all; and for that degree of leisure for all which is the condition of the highest human life . </P> <P> For a release for (from) employment one day in seven . </P> <P> For a living wage in every industry . </P> <P> For the highest wage that each industry can afford, and for the most equitable division of the products of industry that can ultimately be devised . </P>

Social creed of the methodist episcopal church 1908