George Whitefield Broke Up a Dance

From HorryCounty.org

On Jan. 1, 1740, George Whitefield, a fiery disciple of Methodists John and Charles Wesley, preached at a tavern near here. Observing patrons dancing, Whitefield exhorted them against that vice. Soon the dancers stopped and allowed Whitefield to baptize one of the children. After Whitefield had retired for the evening, the New Year’s spirit prevailed, and the dancing resumed.

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