The Sabbath A Paper Read at the Conference of the Evangelical Alliance, Held at Geneva, September 2. 1861

"The Sabbath" by Andrew Thomson is an exploration of the Sabbath and its observances. Delivered as a paper in 1861, this work sheds light on the Scottish Christian community's firm beliefs about keeping the Sabbath as a God-given day for rest and worship. It highlights how families found spiritual happiness and community by worshiping and doing good deeds together on this special day. The paper raises concerns about the growing trend of people getting distracted by worldly pleasures on the Sabbath. Thomson underscores the importance of sticking to the religious meaning of the Sabbath to strengthen morality within society. Thomson's aim is to advocate for the Sabbath as a vital part of Christian belief and actions in the face of a changing world.