BYSTANDERS OR STAND-BYERS?

A family once said:  “Yes, we think the church is necessary, and we attend some of its services.”  They were BY-STANDERS.

Another family said:  “Yes we believe in the church, we never miss a service, except in case of sickness.”  They were STAND-BYERS.  Which are you?

From Visitor  (Thayer Street ) 5-27-45