Sabbatical Verses is a collection of poems written by Joseph John Gurney and published in 1837. Gurney was a prominent Quaker minister and social reformer in 19th century England, and his poetry reflects his deep religious convictions and his commitment to social justice. The poems in Sabbatical Verses cover a wide range of topics, from nature and the beauty of the natural world, to the evils of slavery and the importance of education. Gurney's poetry...