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The Dance of Death Divides Morals From Pleasure
A Presbyterian sermon denounces social dancing as a modern menace, tracing Salome’s fabled dance to Herod’s downfall. The preacher warns dissipation harms health and faith, urges self discipline, and cites church fathers while praising innocent mirth in moderation. He contrasts masquerade life with grim death and urges turning away from worldly amusements.
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Broortyrx
Talmage
Matthew Riv
Herod
Herodias
Salome
John the Baptist
John
St. Chrysostom
Hell
Wales
Sybaris
House of Israel