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Cruikshank, The Gin Shop, plate 11
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Cruikshank, The Gin Shop, plate 11
This is the text which the good pastor chose, And the light on the soul of the drunkard arose, As he sat in the church, to which one Sabbath-day, Along with his wife he had taken his way, Drawn there by the pastor, so loving and kind, Who brought him the pledge which he joyfully signed; The pastor who pitied the womans sad case, And her husband, the drunkard, in rags and disgrace... Illustration no. 11 of 12 by George Cruikshank to The Gin-Shop, an improving rhyme warning against the dangers of alcohol and advocating the temperance pledge and church-going. Date: 1868
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1868 Alcohol Churchgoing Congregation Cruikshank Good Listening Moral Moralising Morals Pastor Pledge Preacher Preaching Sabbath Sober Temperance 1860s
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, plate 11 of George Cruikshank's The Gin Shop series, dates back to 1868. The scene depicts a moment of transformation for a drunkard and his wife during a Sabbath day church service. The pastor, with his compassionate and loving demeanor, has managed to draw the couple to the church. The pastor's kindness and understanding are evident as he tenderly holds out the temperance pledge for the man to sign. The wife, with a sad expression, looks on in support. The light in the church illuminates the couple's souls, symbolizing the spiritual awakening that occurs when one turns away from the destructive path of alcohol and embraces the virtues of Christianity and churchgoing. The pastor's preaching resonates with the congregation, creating an atmosphere of hope and redemption. The Victorian era, with its emphasis on morality and moralizing, is reflected in this powerful illustration. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the power of faith, compassion, and the transformative effect of churchgoing and the temperance pledge. Cruikshank's illustrations, like this one, were instrumental in raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol and advocating for a sober, virtuous lifestyle during the 1860s.
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