A few lines against the opening of the Crystal Palace on the Sabbath day

"A Few Lines Against the Opening of the Crystal Palace on the Sabbath Day" by John Elwin Wrench is a piece of writing from the Victorian period that tells of the worries held about opening a public place called the Crystal Palace on Sundays. This underscores the importance of keeping the Sabbath a day for church and quiet thought, instead of business and fun. The author uses verses to show how he thinks Sunday should be special, for God and taking a break from the world. He puts the big, modern Crystal Palace next to the need to think about spiritual things. He warns that mixing fun with worship can be damaging for those observing the Sabbath, calling on people of faith to stand up for their beliefs, and not give in to the temptation of enjoying themselves on this holy day.