adversary. The publisher feels persuaded that this little volume is, in some measure, calculated to answer this end, and if in any measure it should prove successful, either in preserving professing Christians from dangerous paths, or in awakening the cold. and luke-warm to a sense of their condition, and exciting them to "do again their first works," he will consider himself amply rewarded. It may be necessary to observe, as the work is published by an Editor, that it has been his office merely to prepare the manuscript for the printer, and to make such alterations in the language and construction of the sentences as will enable the generality of readers to peruse it with pleasure, and that this pleasure may be accompanied with profit is the sincere prayer of the publisher, T. EWEN. March, 7th April, 1825. CONTENTS. PART 1. INTRODUCTION-Allapsus taking the road to the city of refuge - His trials - Conference with the porter at the gates of the city Is admitted into the city- Song of praise - Evangelus instructs Allapsus - His engagement-His zeal - Dialogue between Apollyon and Diabolus-A soliloquy The steadfastness of Allapsus Address of Evangelus - Description of Spiritual-pride, Love-praise, and Boastful-Allapsus distinguishes himself A song of praise Spiritual- pride introduces himself to Allapsus Love-praise and Boastful introduced-The caution of Evangelus- Allapsus declines in life and zeal-Dialogue between the Infernals-Allapsus gets acquainted with Smooth- tongue and Lukewarm Their path described - Allapsus exhorted by Evangelus - Allapsus betrayed by Carnal-mind- Allapsus in the vale of trouble PART 2. The kingdom of darkness described by Ambassador - Allapsus discovered in this kingdom by some who formerly knew him. Allapsus invited back to the Prince of Peace by Love-good, Holy-mind, Steadfast, and Zealous He goes with them to the house of the Lord Leaves them-A poem with Hate-light, &c Infernals meet and converse again-Avaro, a character described by Ambassador— A poem on Avaro's death-Humble-mind, a character Devil's booth, &c. described Conversation between Hate-light, Love-joy, and Infidelus - Conver- PART 3. Allapsus influenced by Anger, Malice, and Hatred- Superbia Vanitas, a female character Poem-Other female characters described-Allapsus in a wilderness Conducted out of it by Audaculus and led to the Devil's fountain-Associates with Love-the-world, and PART 4. Allapsus and his companions meet with Explanator - Their conversation, &c. - Continue in the broad way-Their pursuits and entertainment-Meet with Lucifer- Overtake Lucifer's favourite subjects - Their names-Their discourse-Come to the Land of Amazement The land described Troubles and horrors met with there-The end of five of these men -A poem mind escape-Infernal dialogue-Visited by Mercy— Her speech-Objections-False conclusion-Resolve not to return - Poetical reflections - The end of Fleshly-mind and Luke-warm-A poem-Allapsus on the bed of affliction Gives vent to his grief in a THE APOSTATE'S PROGRESS. PART I. 1 As I was lately musing on the various temptations which surround and beset the sons of men, the treachery and deceitfulness of the heart, and the unchristian conduct of many who profess to be followers of Jesus Christ, a train of melancholy ideas crowded in upon my mind, and engrossed all my attention. In this revery I was imperceptibly led into a spacious grove, its shade veiled the splendid rays of the sun, and cast a solemn gloom around me. The spot appeared tuned to contemplation, and pleased with the awful retirement, I sat me down to give full scope to the gloomy but important subject which filled my mind. Every object was excluded that could divert the mind from serious thought and reflection, and my soul was at full liberty to employ all her powers, and to receive the instructive emanations of that blessed spirit which enlightens the sons of men. In the midst of meditation and thoughtfulness, however, the animal frame became weary, and I laid B me down to sleep. Now, whether the former ideas still dwelt upon the active mind, and caused me to dream, or whether some kind genius descended to inform my soul by vision, of what concerns the human race, I will not determine; but as what I saw in my sleep might be occasioned by my former thoughts, and therefore be the substance of a dream, I shall deliver it as such to my readers. I thought I saw before me a road craggy, rough, and ascending; full of gloominess, and beset with thieves who way-laid the passengers, and made it their business to stop and injure those who travelled on the road. Up this road I beheld a man in tattered and polluted garments, and heavily laden, running with his utmost speed, whilst the robbers made use of all their power to retard his steps and drive him back again. Behind him, with equal speed, a cruel tyrant pursued, designing to take his life as soon as he should overtake him. This caused the man to make use of all his strength, in opposition to those who way-laid him, and to exert his utmost power that he might escape his unrelenting pursuer. He seemed conscious of his own weakness, and often directed his eyes towards heaven, as though he implored strength and activity from thence. I observed also, that in the course of his journey, he often appeared to smile, as though he received ability to pursue his flight, in answer to his prayers. ; Many were his conflicts and combats on the road but supported and strengthened by him who called him to run, and promised protection, he broke through every difficulty, and outran his pursuer, I looked forward to the end of the road, which had its termination on the summit of a rock, and beheld there a large, beautiful, and impregnable City. Towards this place the man whom I saw running directed his active steps. When he approached near, the porter who stood at the gates of |