Good post Shain.  It isn't really about "Baptists" or any denomination, but what Mr. Taylor wrote is noteworthy.  Let's keep in mind that back then it was a bit more difficult to get to Church.  No cars, no "good" roads, and for the majority it was probably a longer trip.  I notice this is from an English perspective, so perhaps most in England were living in cities like London and it wasn't as hard for them to get to Church as it was a farmer. 

The question is why people aren't going -- even Christians?  I think the answers are obvious that with this lifestyle we as a society have people just don't care.   Of course, I too believe the end is near, and God's about to end it.

Another question (which I know the answer to, I'm just asking for discussion sake):  Does the Bible say attendance is important?  I know it does, but I'd like to hear from others first.  

For the record, I attend every scheduled Church service their is. I've missed two since 2001, and it was when I first came to Truth, and I had prior businesss obligations.  Not a good excuse, I know....  Not bragging about it either. 

Gal 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Jas 2:24
Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.