p. 96 | The Sabbath by Eld. A. Blakely

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 10, 1859

The Sabbath.

By Eld. A. Blakely

The following is an extract from a sermon in rhyme by Eld. A. Blakely, formerly of the Fulton church, Cincinnati. Text, "The Sabbath was made for man." The emphasis and punctuation are as published:

1 Now, if for man it was designed, 'Tis not a part; but all mankind; Nor simply men of ancient time; But man of every age and clime.

2 If 'tis FOR man, 'tis for his use— For benefit and not abuse,

3 And if for man 'tis for the whole For both the body and the soul. It for the body is of use, For health and strength and length of days; And for the soul it will conduce, To learn and practice wisdom's ways.

4 Then if for man there's such a day; Of such design and such extent; It never must be put away, Nor ever from its purpose bent.