p. 64 | The Sunday Question by Dudley Marvin Canright

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 9, 1870

The Sunday Question.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

Of late the Sunday question is constantly assuming more importance, and greater prominence. Almost every Christian convention of any account which assembles has something, more or less, to say in favor of a Sunday law. This shows plainly which way the tide is turning. Though we know the sure results, we are glad to see it coming as an evident token of our Lord's return.

The International Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association, which convened in Indianapolis, on June 22, passed the following resolution: “Resolved, That this committee perceives with great concern the persistent efforts to undermine and abolish the civil laws for the observance of the Sabbath-day, and would earnestly press upon the young men of the continent the necessity and importance of constantly seeking to maintain the sanctity of the day hallowed by the dearest associations of our Christian homes, and ordained by a direct command of the Almighty God.”

This Association is becoming a power in the land, composed as it is of people from all denominations. It is becoming a very popular and extensive Association, and its voice will be listened to with respect by politicians and office-seekers. It is manifest that they will never be content till they have obtained their much-desired Sunday law.

D. M. CANRIGHT.