Social Dancing Inconsistent With a Christian Profession and Baptismal Vows (Classic Reprint): A Sermon, Preached in the Presbyterian Church, Columbia, ... S. C., June 17, 1849 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Social dancing is examined as a serious test of faith and church life. This 1849 sermon argues that participation in social dancing conflicts with Christian vows, baptismal commitments, and the duties of church members. It frames dancing as a distraction from spiritual duties and warns of its potential to erode moral standards among the young and among families.

In clear, plain language, the speaker makes three main points: dancing can blur the line between church and world, it risks promoting ungodly pleasures, and it can undermine sexual virtue through mixed company and tempting social settings. The text emphasizes personal conscience, pastoral responsibility, and the seriousness with which church leaders must guard vows and covenant promises.

What you’ll encounter:

• A historic perspective on how some 19th‑century Protestants viewed social dancing and its fit with religious life.


• Arguments about the relationship between worldly pleasure, baptismal vows, and church discipline.


• Discussion of how pastors might respond if dancing is tolerated or questioned within a congregation.

Ideal for readers interested in historical religious discourse, 19th‑century sermons, and debates about morality and social life in church communities. This edition provides a window into the era’s approach to duty, temptation, and the covenant between faith and everyday conduct.

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