8vo. [2], 21pp, [1]. Partially unopened. Stitched, as issued. Stitching perished, Title page and three terminal leaves detached. Title page browned and dust-soiled, scattered spotting, occasional marginal loss. Presentation copy, inked inscription to head of title page: 'From the Author'.

The sole edition, in original unsophisticated state, of Church of England clergyman and Regius Professor of Hebrew at Oxford Edward Bouverie Pusey's (1800-1882) sermon on Luke xviii. 11., condemning the doctrine of the Pharisees and warning of the dangers of religious hypocrisy.