Extracts from the Missionary Journal of John Lyle (October 27–November 3, 1805)

1805-1809, Dancing Exercise, Diaries & Journals, Kentucky Historical Society, Other Bodily Exercises & General References, Presbyterians

“Mr. McGready said sometime afterwards that we could not account for jerking &c. on any natural principle, that the jerks were designed to answer the end of miracles, in drawing the attention of mankind & convincing infidels of the power of God….”