AuthorMatthew Henry (1662-1714)

Matthew Henry (1662–1714) was an esteemed British Nonconformist minister and Bible commentator, renowned for his comprehensive and insightful Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible. Born in Wales, he was well-educated, initially studying law before turning to theology. Henry became a pastor in Chester and later in Hackney, London, where he was known for his piety, eloquent preaching, and charitable works.

His six-volume biblical commentary, completed posthumously, remains a pivotal resource for scholars and laypeople, offering profound, practical, and devotional insights into the scriptures. His enduring influence is reflected in the widespread continued use of his works in Christian studies.

Profaning the Sabbath

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The Lord’s day was appointed to be an earnest and sign of our everlasting rest, the rest that remains for the people of God. It is intended to remind us of heaven, to fit us for heaven, and to give some comfortable pledges and foretastes of the joys and glories of that blessed state, to all those who have their conversation in heaven, and their affections set upon things above. These are the days of heaven; and if heaven be an everlasting sabbath, surely sabbaths are a heaven upon earth, in them the tabernacle of God is with men.

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