Exodus 20:8-11 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.… Dr. Edward W. Hitchcock says: "While he was minister of the American Chapel in Paris, General Grant was invited by the President of the Republic of France to occupy the grand stand at 'Le Grand Prix,' the great day of the races, which comes on Sunday. Such an invitation from the chief magistrate of a great nation is an honour which is almost a command. But General Grant, replying in a note to the President, said in substance, 'It is not in accordance with the custom of my countrymen, or with the spirit of my religion, to spend Sunday in this way. I beg that you will permit me to decline the honour.' Instead of accepting the invitation, he attended public worship at the American Chapel." Parallel Verses KJV: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. |
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