Puritanism in England (2)

The Puritans had always insisted in a strict observance of the Sabbath. This strict Sabbatism was aided by the publication of a work bearing the title, Doctrine of the Sabbath. In this work a plea was made for the perpetuation of the fourth commandment in Jewish rigor. In opposition to Puritanism King James issued his famous Declaration Sports in which he advocated the 'old popular games and dances on the Sabbath. This action of the king aroused Puritanism and from this time on it began to...