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Our Sabbaths in Danger / A Sermon, deprecating the contemplated opening of the Crystal Palace on the Lord's-Day

By Daniel Moore
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The sermon argues for the enduring moral sanctity of the Christian Sabbath, tracing its origin to creation rather than solely to Mosaic law, and explains that later Levitical reasons were re‑promulgations and memorials for Israel. It balances warnings against both legalistic ceremonialism and profanation, contending the day was instituted for human spiritual and moral ends and must not be trivialized. Drawing on scripture and pastoral reasoning, the preacher rejects proposals to open major public entertainments on the Lord's Day and urges preservation of holy time as a means of spiritual formation and communal reverence.

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Daniel Moore

Daniel Moore was a religious figure and author known for his sermon "Our Sabbaths in Danger," which addresses the moral implications of opening the Crystal Palace on the Lord's Day. His work reflects a concern for the sanctity of the Sabbath and the impact of societal changes on religious observance. Through his writings, Moore contributed to the discourse on faith and public life during a time of significant cultural shifts. His perspectives offer insight into the tensions between modernity and tradition in the context of 19th-century religious thought.

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