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We shall show that the Christian life is very far from being, as some would seem to think, and indeed as many well-meaning, but mistaken, believers almost make it to appear, a dull and gloomy one, from which all Recreation and amusement must be banished. In dealing with definite subjects of Recreation, we shall endeavour to write usefully for all alike. It may be that we shall touch upon some Recreations which some of our readers, more advanced in Christian life, have decidedly given up; and they may think that there is nothing for them. But it is one thing to have made up our minds; and quite another to be able to give clear and definite reasons to others for our decision. It is of little use to tell anyone that such and such a thing is wrong "Because I think it to be so," or Because I could not do it." People want, * A few back numbers of all months of this year are still in stock. Those who wish a complete set, or to make up missing ones, should order at once from any bookseller, or write direct to the publishers. naturally enough, to know our reason for thinking so, before they can be convinced. Much harm, we think, has been done to the cause of religion by simple denunciation of certain amusements, without supplying sufficient grounds to justify it in the eyes of others who may really be seeking for light on the subject. We trust, therefore, that what we shall say may not only help to a right decision those who are undecided about the matters upon which we shall touch, but also put into the hands of others, who have come to a right decision, sound reasons for so doing, which will strengthen them in their course of action, and at the same time enable them to point out convincingly to those willing to be convinced, their reasons for what they do. Our first practical subject shall be Dancing. We take it up for several reasons. Firstly, because we have frequently and earnestly been asked to do so by those wishing really to be guided to a right decision about it. Then, because it has a far greater hold upon many, especially young people, who profess to be really followers of Christ, than some who have long ago decided against it, and think that every one else who is really a Christian has done the same, would for a moment imagine. Some time since we invited from young men and women, under twenty-five years of age, short essays on the subject of dancing. We received several; and these gave us a real insight into the minds of young people upon the subject such as nothing else would have done. It enables us to deal with matters with greater reality, and far more helpfully, by entering into the actual thoughts of young people about it. We were ourselves surprised to find how many, apparently young Christians, found much to say in its favour, and how many were undecided one way or the other. We felt even more strongly than before the very pressing need that the whole subject should be very |