Sabbath in Puritan New England

Name: Sabbath in Puritan New England
Author: Alice Morse Earle

By Alice Morse Earle

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The study surveys Puritan New England Sabbath observance, giving detailed accounts of meeting-house architecture and furnishings, including pew construction, seating customs, and the social significance and ownership of family pews. It describes liturgical practices such as psalm-singing, sermon length, interruptions, and the duties of ministers, deacons, and the tithingman, along with ordination rites and clerical pay. The text examines legal and communal enforcement of the Lord's Day and practical concerns like cold meeting-houses and noon-houses, and it traces changes in church music, published psalm-books, and patterns of congregational behavior across settlements.

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Alice Morse Earle

Alice Morse Earle was an American author and historian known for her detailed explorations of early American life and customs. Her works often focus on the colonial period, providing insights into the daily lives, traditions, and social practices of the time. Notable titles include "Child Life in Colonial Days," which captures the experiences of children in early America, and "Customs and Fashions in Old New England," which examines the cultural practices of the region. Earle's writing is characterized by a blend of narrative and historical analysis, making her contributions significant to the understanding of American heritage.