
audiobook
by Joseph Bates
A
Preface.
The Sabbath Controversy.
Barnabas Against The Sabbath.
To The Editor Of The “Advent Harbinger.”
First Pillar For No Sabbath.
Second Pillar For No Sabbath.
Third Pillar For No-Sabbath, No-Commandments.
Fourth And Last Pillar For No-Sabbath, No-Commandments.
God's Code of Laws in the New Testament.
A vivid opening presents the Ten Commandments in verse before a heartfelt preface that speaks directly to a “little flock,” urging them to discern the devil’s deceptions and to cling to God’s holy Sabbath. The author’s voice is earnest and urgent, weaving prayerful devotion with a call for financial support to keep the message alive. This early‑19th‑century tone invites listeners into a community striving for spiritual clarity amid an age of fervent expectation.
The core of the work is a spirited defence of the Seventh‑Day Sabbath against the rising tide of opposing Adventist opinions. Drawing on recent newspaper debates, biblical citations, and personal experiences from 1847‑48, the author challenges those who label the Sabbath “Jewish ritual” and argues that God’s law remains essential. Listeners will encounter passionate apologetics, vivid historical snapshots, and a plea for humble vigilance as believers navigate the contested landscape of early Adventist thought.
Full title
A Vindication of the Seventh-Day Sabbath and the Commandments of God With a Further History of God's Peculiar People from 1847-1848 With a Further History of God's Peculiar People from 1847-1848
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (260K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-11-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1792–1872
A retired sea captain turned revivalist, he became one of the key early voices behind Sabbatarian Adventism and helped shape what became the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His life blended seafaring adventure, reform-minded conviction, and tireless religious advocacy.
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