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

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.