The Christian Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more… A meeting of working men was convened in Camden Town, in order to learn why they as a class were "conspicuous by their absence" from public worship. The followins were twenty of the reasons assigned. No. 1. I like to walk out on Sundays to see the works of the Creator. 2. The church is hot and close, and I like to get into the fresh air. 3. The world is God's house; I can worship God anywhere. 4. What's the use of going to listen to a man reading a discourse? I could do that as well as him. 5. I can read and pray at home quite as well as at church. 6. I work hard all the week; Sunday is the only day I can be with my family. 7. Sunday is the only day I've got to attend to my garden. 8. I mend my children's shoes on Sundays. 9. I go to see my daughter who is in service on Sundays. 10. The sermons are dull and the ministers want talent. 11. On Sunday mornings I attend to my private business, in the afternoons and evenings I rest. 12. I want to read the newspaper on Sundays. 13. I wouldn't go to be a hypocrite. 14. If I go I cannot have my pipe, which I enjoy after a week's work. 15. My dress is not good enough to go in. 16. They preach, but very few of them practise. 17. When I've got the will to go, I'll go. 18. Going to church won't carry me to heaven. 19. It's all done to frighten the people and to keep them down. 20. I had enough of religion and imprisonment at the Sunday school. (The Christian.) Parallel Verses KJV: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. |
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