Chapter 3

SECT I.--_The Theatre forbidden--short history of its origin--and of its state and progress_.

SECT II.--_Manner of the drama objected to by the Quakers--as it personates the characters of others--and it professes to reform vice_.

SECT III.--_Contents of the drama objected to--as they hold our false sentiments--and weaken the sinews of morality_.

SECT IV.--_Theater considered by the Quakers to be injurious to the happiness of man, as it disqualifies him for the pleasure of religion_.

SECT V.--_To be injurious to the happiness of man, as it disqualifies him for domestic enjoyments_.

SECT VI.--_Opinions of the early Christians on this subject_.