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Modern Pharisaism and Sabbath Controversy in 1829 Harvest
A reader recounts a dispute over Sabbath observance in 1829. A neighbor faced pressure from a devout Christian to desist from working his wheat on Sunday, prompting a letter defending freedom of worship and arguing that true faith rests in God’s spirit rather than strict day rules. The piece critiques legalism and promotes personal conscience in religious practice.
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