A Reply to Dr. Vaughan's "Letter on the Late Post-Office Agitation"

"A Reply to Dr. Vaughan's 'Letter on the Late Post-Office Agitation'" by James Robert Pears is a theological exploration into the controversies surrounding Sunday postal operations during the 1800s. In an era grappling with questions of secularism versus Sabbath observance, Pears offers a sharp rebuttal to Dr. Vaughan's advocacy for ongoing Sunday services. Pears posits that the sanctity of the Sabbath is jeopardized by these practices, harming both postal employees and the broader community. He criticizes the prioritization of earthly advantages over divine commands, cautioning against a morality that measures obedience to God against the possibility of human advancement. Pears makes the argument that authentic obedience to God should not be influenced by ease or monetary compensation, and he champions the importance of spiritual obligations above all else.