Christianity and Popular Amusements
By Editor
The San Francisco Pacific Methodist expresses the opinion that the apostolic direction, “Whatsoever ye do in word or deed do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,” should be always remembered and followed by those youthful Christians who do not regard it as inconsistent with their Christian profession to engage in popular amusements; and the following advice, given to this class by Bishop Bowman in a recent discourse, is heartily commended: “When you are invited to the theater, the ball or card-table, first of all submit it to your heavenly Father in prayer; ask him to bless you before engaging in the amusement; and, after returning to your home, entreat him to sanctify the enjoyment to your highest good.”