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The Sabbath / a sermon preached in Holy Trinity Church, Hurdsfield, on Sunday Evening, January 30, 1853, in reference to the proposed opening of the Crystal Palace on the Lord's day cover

The Sabbath / a sermon preached in Holy Trinity Church, Hurdsfield, on Sunday Evening, January 30, 1853, in reference to the proposed opening of the Crystal Palace on the Lord's day

By John Martindale Farrar
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The sermon maintains that Sabbath observance is a scriptural obligation, tracing its origin to the creation week and noting evidence of weekly rest before the law of Moses, including the manna narrative and the fourth commandment. It argues that the New Testament upholds the moral force of the decalogue, responds directly to proposals to open the Crystal Palace on the Lord's Day, and warns against legally sanctioning desecration. Practical guidance is offered for keeping the day holy by refraining from personal pleasures and speech, dedicating time to worship and rest, and relying on promised spiritual and communal blessings for those who honor it.

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John Martindale Farrar

John Martindale Farrar was a 19th-century preacher known for his sermon titled "The Sabbath," delivered at Holy Trinity Church in Hurdsfield on January 30, 1853. In this sermon, Farrar addressed the contentious issue of the proposed opening of the Crystal Palace on the Lord's Day, reflecting the societal debates of his time regarding Sabbath observance and public life. His work contributes to the understanding of religious thought and practice during the Victorian era, highlighting the intersection of faith and modernity.

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