A Letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of Derby by Benjamin Parsons

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Author Parsons, Benjamin, 1797-1855
Title A Letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of Derby
on the cruelty and injustice of opening the Crystal Palace on the Sabbath
Credits Transcribed from the 1853 John Snow edition by David Price
Summary "A Letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of Derby" by Benjamin Parsons is a passionate polemic written in the mid-19th century. This work takes the form of an open letter addressing the issues surrounding the proposed opening of the Crystal Palace on the Sabbath, arguing against this practice as a violation of religious observance and a moral wrong. Parsons asserts the need for Sabbath rest as essential for both the body and soul, stressing that allowing work on this day would lead to broader social and religious degradation. The opening of the book sets the stage for an impassioned plea for the preservation of the Sabbath as a day of rest and worship. Parsons begins by expressing concern over the potential consequences of allowing the Crystal Palace to operate on Sundays, arguing that it undermines moral values held by a large segment of the British populace and risks alienating the religious community. He employs reasoning from scripture, health, and community values to illustrate the importance of Sabbath observance, and he criticizes the Earl's motives as financially driven rather than rooted in a concern for the well-being of the working class, suggesting that such measures would lead to societal decay. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Subject Sabbath
Subject Crystal Palace (Sydenham, London, England)
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EBook-No. 62197
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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