Excerpt from Illustrated Edition of the Select Works of John Bunyan, With an Original Sketch of the Author's Life and Times, and Notes by the Editor of "Sturm's Family Devotions," Vol. 1: Containing, the Pilgrim's Progress, Part I.; The Pilgrim's Progress, Part II.; The Holy War; Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners; A Confession of My Faith; And a Reason of My Practice This apology, though given in the form of a poem, can hardly be regarded as an attempt at poetry. Bunyan wished to write a familiar epistle in a homely fashion; to communicate his thoughts on certain matters, and not to win admiration for the elaborate finish of his verses, was undoubtedl} his object.