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100	1		_aClutton, John, _d1760?-1838
245	1	0	_aSabbath-Breaking on the Canal: A Poem
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2020-05-16
508			_aTranscribed from the [1820?] Parry and Son edition by David Price
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSabbath -- Poetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62143
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