The Christian Sabbath

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jun 9, 1890

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 16, No. 22.

The Christian Sabbath

THE following has been reported by the Methodist Episcopal General Conference (South) as a new clause in the Discipline:—

"The Christian Sabbath. How shall we more effectually guard the sanctity of the Lord's Day? 1. By avoiding all secular and worldly pursuits, all popular amusements on that day, and by devoting the day only to those duties and exercises that nourish and build up Christian life and character. 2. By preaching at least once in every year in every congregation upon the proper use of the holy day. 3. By employing all our influence, personal and official, against the profanation of the Christian Sabbath by unnecessary travel, Sunday excursions, Sunday publications, and the transportation of freight and merchandise."