The Clergyman's Looking-Glass is a deeply reflective piece on the hypocrisy of the church in the author's time. Elias Smith uses clever and witty language to point out the flaws in the religious institutions of his day. With a keen sense of observation and a healthy dose of satire, smith draws attention to the issues of greed, power, and corruption that existed in the church of his time. This classic work is a fascinating insight into the thoughts of a religious reformer from early American history.

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