Project Gutenberg 2020-11-14 Public domain in the USA. 88 Bryan, George Divine Mercy; or, the temporal advantages of the Sabbath The Chelsea Working-Man's Sabbath Essay Transcribed from the 1849 Partridge and Oakey edition by David Price "Divine Mercy; or, the temporal advantages of the Sabbath" by George Bryan is a religious essay written in the mid-19th century. This work addresses the significance of the Sabbath, particularly focusing on the practical and temporal benefits it offers to the working classes. It reflects the societal context of the Victorian era, highlighting the intersection of labor, morality, and spiritual observance. In this essay, Bryan argues for the necessity of preserving the Sabbath as a day of rest from labor, positing that it is essential for the well-being of both body and mind. He discusses how consistent work without breaks leads to deterioration in health and morality, particularly for the poor, who often bear the brunt of demanding work hours. Through thorough examination and numerous references, he emphasizes that the Sabbath provides essential time for families to bond and for individuals to reflect spiritually and socially, thus fostering a healthier, more harmonious society. Overall, Bryan's essay advocates for a return to respecting the Sabbath, not just as a religious obligation, but as a critical component of human dignity and societal progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Sunday Sabbath BV Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Religion/Spirituality 115624 2025-06-25T08:25:23.098647 text/html 94066 2024-10-18T08:13:18 text/html 343367 2025-06-25T08:25:25.551606 application/epub+zip 342647 2025-06-25T08:25:23.691610 application/epub+zip 97589 2025-06-25T08:25:23.397595 application/epub+zip 393575 2025-06-25T08:25:27.090624 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 379525 2025-06-25T08:25:25.254621 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 137174 2022-09-28T18:28:35.736636 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100949 2025-06-25T08:25:22.934621 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 81034 2024-10-18T08:13:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15886 2025-06-25T08:25:27.210583 application/rdf+xml 29810 2025-06-25T08:25:23.479614 image/jpeg 4288 2025-06-25T08:25:23.437612 image/jpeg 336010 2025-06-25T08:25:23.120603 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog