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Title: Sabbath-Breaking on the Canal: A Poem

Note: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the [1820?] Parry and Son edition by David Price

Summary: "Sabbath-Breaking on the Canal: A Poem by John Clutton" is a religious poem written in the early 19th century. The text explores themes of labor, faith, and the observance of the Sabbath in the context of the canal-working population, emphasizing the struggles between commercial demands and spiritual obligations. The work serves as a moral call to recognize the significance of sacred rest in the framework of a rapidly industrializing society. In this poem, Clutton addresses the plight of laborers who are compelled to work on the Sabbath due to the pressures of commerce and economic necessity. He laments that many do not heed the spiritual implications of their actions, portraying their toil as a distraction from worship and a source of distress to their souls. Through vivid imagery and references to Scripture, the poet illustrates the importance of turning away from worldly pursuits and urging individuals towards faith and obedience. The poem concludes with an appeal for divine mercy and a vision of eternal peace that comes from honoring the Sabbath, encouraging readers to embrace their faith amidst the trials of everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Clutton, John, 1760?-

EBook No.: 62143

Published: May 16, 2020

Downloads: 56

Language: English

Subject: Sabbath -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Sabbath-Breaking on the Canal: A Poem

Note: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the [1820?] Parry and Son edition by David Price

Summary: "Sabbath-Breaking on the Canal: A Poem by John Clutton" is a religious poem written in the early 19th century. The text explores themes of labor, faith, and the observance of the Sabbath in the context of the canal-working population, emphasizing the struggles between commercial demands and spiritual obligations. The work serves as a moral call to recognize the significance of sacred rest in the framework of a rapidly industrializing society. In this poem, Clutton addresses the plight of laborers who are compelled to work on the Sabbath due to the pressures of commerce and economic necessity. He laments that many do not heed the spiritual implications of their actions, portraying their toil as a distraction from worship and a source of distress to their souls. Through vivid imagery and references to Scripture, the poet illustrates the importance of turning away from worldly pursuits and urging individuals towards faith and obedience. The poem concludes with an appeal for divine mercy and a vision of eternal peace that comes from honoring the Sabbath, encouraging readers to embrace their faith amidst the trials of everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Clutton, John, 1760?-

EBook No.: 62143

Published: May 16, 2020

Downloads: 56

Language: English

Subject: Sabbath -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.