---
title: 'The Masque Torn Off'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Thomas De Witt Talmage'
date: 1882-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Sermons'
- 'Character and Conduct of Life'
- 'Social Issues'
scriptures:
- 'Ezekiel 3'
- 'Genesis 12'
- 'Matthew 23'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/talmage-1882-the-masque-torn-off
---

# The Masque Torn Off

A collection of sermons exposing urban vice and moral corruption. Talmage denounces gambling, clubs, fashion, and crime, urging Christian reform, charity, and civic responsibility.

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