Call The Sabbath A Delight

by Walter J. Chantry

120 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 1991

About the author

Walter J. Chantry was born in 1938 at Norristown, Pennsylvania, raised in the Presbyterian Church; graduated B.A. in History from Dickinson College, Carlisle in 1960, and a B.D. from Westminster Theological Seminary in 1963, from which time he has been pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Carlisle. He is married with three children.

Rev. Walter J. Chantry served as pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Carlisle, Pa., for thirty-nine years. Following that he edited The Banner of Truth magazine for almost seven years.

Reviews

[Fuller Musselwhite · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic work on true Christian obedience, and a good treatment of the Sabbath as well. There were a few preferences and redundancies he could have done without, but I am just relieved that someone is willing to ask questions like: Did God create the world in 6 or 7 days? Did God write 9 or 10 commandments with his own finger on stone? And do you believe that God makes mistakes, or do you trust that God intends all of his commandments for his glory and our benefit?

[Dylan Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

There’s so much good in this book, and it is a great call to Christians today to “remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.” However the weakest part of the book is when he is addressing whether the magistrate can enforce the Sabbath. He seems to only have Theonomy in mind when being against it, however our Reformed fathers were more than happy to have the magistrate enforce both tables of the law.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful insight on Sabbath observance and what a delight it can be. Even as a practicing Sabitarian, I found certain points convicting and encouraging. It is a good thing to stop and commune with the Lord, indeed it is even commanded of us; all for our good and Christ's glory!