In the old days of coal mining in the state of Pennsylvania, a traveler on Sunday morning was making his way through the mining country. He observed that in the fields large numbers of mules were grazing. Asking someone why this should be, he was told that all through the week these animals were kept at work hauling coal deep within the mines. And the word was: "On Sunday they are brought up to the light, lest they go blind."

In a very real way, when you and I worship on Sunday…