A few lines against the opening of the Crystal Palace on the Sabbath day - John Elwin Wrench

But forbid it, Christian men:
Shun, oh! shun the fatal snare;
Shall the Sabbath-breaker’s cry,
Lead you from the House of Pray’r?

We are told by Holy Writ,
Not to desecrate this day:
Dare you from this dread command,
With defiance turn away?

England is a Christian Isle,
Englishmen are Christians still;
Let them one firm effort make
To protect God’s holy will.