02070cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500420014426400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250800700040352011970047353400450167065300220171585600430173762143UtSlPG20260610134431.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aClutton, John,d1760?-183810aSabbath-Breaking on the Canal: A Poem 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-05-16  aTranscribed from the [1820?] Parry and Son edition by David Price  a"Sabbath-Breaking on the Canal: A Poem by John Clutton" is a religious poem written in the early 19th century. The text explores themes of labor, faith, and the observance of the Sabbath in the context of the canal-working population, emphasizing the struggles between commercial demands and spiritual obligations. The work serves as a moral call to recognize the significance of sacred rest in the framework of a rapidly industrializing society.  In this poem, Clutton addresses the plight of laborers who are compelled to work on the Sabbath due to the pressures of commerce and economic necessity. He laments that many do not heed the spiritual implications of their actions, portraying their toil as a distraction from worship and a source of distress to their souls. Through vivid imagery and references to Scripture, the poet illustrates the importance of turning away from worldly pursuits and urging individuals towards faith and obedience. The poem concludes with an appeal for divine mercy and a vision of eternal peace that comes from honoring the Sabbath, encouraging readers to embrace their faith amidst the trials of everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSabbath -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62143