Fortunately that interest was Recreative rather than severely religious.
"The Romance of Zion Chapel [3d ed.]"
Richard Le Gallienne
Supposing he had crushed the rebel power in the south Cornwallis was astounded at the result of this hasty Recreative expedition.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
As to what shall constitute Recreative reading, that is a matter which every man must decide for himself.
"The Book-Hunter at Home"
P. B. M. Allan