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Cruikshank, The Gin Shop, plate 12
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Cruikshank, The Gin Shop, plate 12
This is the cottage, the home of delight, Whence prayer, like an incense, ascends day and night, Where joy and contentment sit smiling so bright - Whence came this glad home where such comforts unite? From the heaven-blest text which the pastor chose, When light on the soul of the drunkard arose, As he sat in the church, to which each Sabbath-day, His wife and he, happy at heart, take their way, Drawn there by the pastor, so noble and kind, Who brought him the pledge which he joyfully signed... Illustration no. 12 of 12 by George Cruikshank to The Gin-Shop, an improving rhyme warning against the dangers of alcohol and advocating the temperance pledge and the sober and happy effects of church-going. Date: 1868
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1868 Classes Comfort Contemplation Cottage Cruikshank Husband Lower Pledge Prayer Praying Quiet Sober Temperance 1860s Sobriety
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This image, plate 12 from George Cruikshank's series "The Gin-Shop," published in 1868, offers a poignant depiction of the transformative power of religion and temperance. The scene inside the humble cottage showcases a contented family, bathed in the warm glow of a fireside, engaged in quiet contemplation and prayer. The text on the wall above the fireplace, "Whence prayer, like an incense, ascends day and night," underscores the importance of spiritual connection in this happy home. The journey towards this idyllic existence began in the gin shop, a place of despair and destruction, where the drunkard once spent his days. However, as the pastor's words reached him, the man found redemption and signed the temperance pledge. The image contrasts the chaos and despair of the gin shop with the tranquility and joy of the cottage, emphasizing the stark difference between a life of debauchery and one of sobriety and spiritual growth. The image is a testament to the power of religion and the temperance movement in Victorian Britain, particularly among the lower classes. The family, dressed in simple, yet clean and well-maintained clothing, sits around a well-set table, suggesting a sense of stability and order. The husband and wife, both smiling and at peace, exemplify the positive effects of church-going and the temperance pledge. This evocative illustration, with its intricate details and heartfelt message, offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during the 1860s in England and serves as a reminder of the transformative power of faith and self-improvement.
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