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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 18, 1907

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 16.

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Note and Comment

IN discussing “The Reason for Church-going,” The Congregationalist states a fact which is often overlooked by those who are attempting to secure legislation in behalf of Sunday. It says: “Sunday depends for its distinctive atmosphere and vitality on Christians, not on legislators.” Those who observe the true Sabbath of the Lord do not desire any legislation in behalf of that institution, but only the privilege of worshiping God according to the dictates of their own consciences without any interference on the part of the state. If those who wish to observe Sunday would be content to take the same ground, there would be an end of all demand for Sunday laws. Any religious institution which depends upon the laws of men for its support does not deserve to maintain its hold upon men. How much better it is to rest upon a “Thus saith the Lord”!