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100 1 _aBridges, James,
_d1785?-1865
245 1 0 _aSabbath Defence Tactics: a manual
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-05-22
508 _aTranscribed from the 1849 Johnstone and Hunter edition by David Price using scans from the Bodleian Library, Oxford
520 _a"Sabbath Defence Tactics: a manual" by James Bridges is a religious manual written in the mid-19th century. It focuses on the observance and sanctity of the Lord’s Day, addressing the growing laxity in Sabbath observance during a time of religious decline in both England and Scotland. The book serves as a guide for those wishing to advocate for Sabbath compliance, particularly against the backdrop of burgeoning railway operations that threaten traditional rest. The content of the book outlines the principles and strategies for Sabbatarians to take action against breaches of Sabbath observance, especially within the context of railway traffic on Sundays. Bridges emphasizes the importance of moral persuasion, unity among believers, and the incorporation of prayer in activism. The book provides practical advice on engaging in railway company meetings, advocating for the cessation of Sabbath traffic, and maintaining a steadfast commitment to religious principles. Through historical examples, Bridges encourages readers to recognize the authority of Scripture in their pursuit of preserving the sanctity of the Sabbath in a rapidly changing societal landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSunday
653 _aEdinburgh and Glasgow Railway
653 _aSunday legislation -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62200
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