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HIS Attempt in the Manner of Spener was firt publihed in 1767, ince which time it has passed through ome Editions under the Title of the ; a title which, it must be confeed, conveyed a very improper idea both of the ubject and pirit of the Poem. It is now more properly intitledentitled [sic], and the Author is happy to find that the public approbation of the Work has given him an opportunity to alter its name o much to advantage.

The first Publication was not accompanied with any prefatory Addres, by which either the intention of the Writer might be explained, or the candour of the Reader olicited. To olicit candour for the poetical execution he till declines, for Tate is not to be bribed; but perhaps jutice to himelf may require ome explanation of his deign, and ome apology for his ue of the Manner of Spener. It