
audiobook
by Joseph Bates
BY JOSEPH BATES:
PREFACE. - TO THE LITTLE FLOCK.
THE SABBATH. - FIRST QUESTION IS, WHEN WAS THE SABBATH INSTITUTED?
RECAPITULATION
Transcriber's Notes
This compact yet lively work invites listeners into a passionate 19th‑century exploration of the biblical Sabbath. The author opens by grounding the discussion in Scripture, tracing the command to keep the seventh day from the very moment of creation through the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. With clear, earnest language, he challenges the historic shift of the holy day from Saturday to Sunday, arguing that the original Sabbath remains a vital sign of covenant and a key to spiritual restoration.
Readers are drawn into a thoughtful examination of how the Sabbath functions as both a memorial of creation and a practical guide for holy living. The treatise weaves together verses, historical references, and theological insight, urging believers to consider the Sabbath’s role in personal devotion and the promise of eternal life. Its sincere, persuasive tone makes it an engaging listen for anyone curious about biblical law, early American religious thought, or the enduring relevance of a weekly day of rest.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (116K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Cally Soukup, Heiko Evermann, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-07-18
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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