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.