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PC.767.021
9-16 Feb 1767:141 (1/4)
[Continuation of "The Absolute Unlawfulness of the Stage-
Entertainment. . . "
Secondly. Let the next argument against the stage be taken
from its manifest contrariety to this important passage of
scripture: Let no corrupt communications proceed out of
your mouth. . . [5 lines]
Here we see that all corrupt and unedifying communication
is absolutely sinful, and forbidden in scripture. . . [11
lines]
Now the third commandment is not more plain and express
against swearing, than this doctrine is plain and positive
against going to the play-house. If you should see a person
that acknowledges the third commandment to be a divine
prohibition against swearing; yet going to a house, and
giving his money to persons, who were there met to curse and
swear in fine language, and invent musical oaths and
imprecations; would you not think him mad in the highest
degree? Now consider whether there be a less degree of
madness in going to the play-house. . . [88 lines]
[hand pointing right] The foregoing extract is not
intended as any reflection on the Roman Catholics of this
city, and Province; for their principles do not lead them
into the errors therein mentioned [worship of idols in
theatrical settings], and their general conduct intitles
them to universal respect.
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