Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2011-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 92 Mesick, John F. A Discourse on the Evils of Dancing Produced by Gerard Arthus, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "A Discourse on the Evils of Dancing" by John F. Mesick is a religious treatise that was delivered in the mid-19th century, specifically in March 1846. This book takes the form of a sermon or discourse and addresses the moral and spiritual consequences of dancing, particularly within the context of Christian teachings. The text argues against dancing as an activity that aligns with worldly pleasures, emphasizing the importance of non-conformity to secular practices for those seeking salvation and adherence to the Gospel. In the discourse, Mesick provides a detailed critique of dancing, asserting that it is not only incongruous with Christian values but also a serious temptation leading individuals away from piety. He discusses various aspects of dancing, including its perceived health benefits, the corrupt environments it often fosters, and its association with moral decay. Mesick calls for a complete renunciation of dancing, positing that it distracts individuals from their spiritual responsibilities and serves as a dangerous precedent for the youth. This sermon reflects the values and concerns of the religious community at the time, urging followers to maintain a clear distinction between their faith and the temptations of contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Sermons, American -- 19th century Dance -- Moral and ethical aspects Antidance Literature BV GV Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Religion/Spirituality 71603 2025-08-15T04:42:47.855874 text/html 67693 2021-01-07T21:41:05 text/html 108634 2025-08-15T04:42:53.199864 application/epub+zip 107169 2025-08-15T04:42:50.905877 application/epub+zip 90399 2025-08-15T04:42:49.748895 application/epub+zip 233719 2025-08-15T04:42:54.886855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225095 2025-08-15T04:42:52.496871 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195011 2022-09-16T16:50:04.102910 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 63808 2025-08-15T04:42:47.603878 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 63684 2021-01-07T21:41:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18858 2025-08-15T04:42:55.010834 application/rdf+xml 15814 2025-08-15T04:42:50.271874 image/jpeg 3563 2025-08-15T04:42:50.012881 image/jpeg 26074 2021-01-07T21:41:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 24668 2021-01-07T21:41:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 107181 2025-08-15T04:42:47.862869 application/octet-stream application/zip