The whole duty of man, laid down in a plain and familiar way for the use of all, but especially the meanest reader.

Published anonymously in 1658 under title "The practice of Christian graces, or The whole duty of man" ... Many times reprinted, and variously ascribed to Archbishop Sterne, Bishop John Fell, Lady Parkington, and others. New generally ascribed to Richard Allestree. cf. C.E. Doble, Academy, Nov. 1882; The bibliographer, v. 2, p. 73, 94, and 164; Notes and queries, ser. 5, 11, and 12.Mode of access: Internet