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Satermorning I road out for the first time since last November
March 11 It is the Sabbath: and, on account of the great dampness
of the weather, and my peculiar liabilty of late to take cold
I have felt it my duty to remain at home, what multitudes
of persons in health forsake the assembling of themselves to hear
the word of life, In whatever light we view the Sabbath, wether
with regard to its origin, influence, or effects upon Society, we
must ever consider it one of the greatest benefits conferred upon
Mankind, were the holy Sabbath is disregarded, and the duties
connected with it negleted, there the curses of god fall heavly
there are mildew and blasting. pestilence and death
What kind of apology, then can I make for ourselves
We, who have been, or are now guilty of violating the Sabbath
of the lord, either by precept or example
O may we never robbing god of that is his own

how carful then ought we to live
With what religious fear: