This first part describes the principal mistakes in one course of life, and exemplifies the following well known truth, That to the frequent scandal, as well of religion, as learning, a fellow without any share of genius, or application to study, may pass with credit through life, receive the honours of a liberal education, and be admit|ted to the right hand of fellowship among mi|nisters of the gospel. The subject is inexhaustible nor is my design yet completed. ![]() The author was prompted to write by a hope that it might be of use to point out, in a clear, concise, and striking manner, those general errors, that hinder the advantages of education, and the growth of piety. The subject is the state of the times in re|gard to literature and religion. Therefore in a word I will explain the subject and de|sign of the following poem. "PRAY what does the author mean?" is the first question most readers will ask, and the last they are able to answer. PRINTED AT CARLISLE, FOR ARCHIBALD LOUDON, BOOKSELLER, ![]() THE PROGRESS OF DULNESS, OR THE RARE ADVENTURES OF TOM BRAINLESS.
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