Men, even the elect, have too many infirmities to come to Christ without help from heaven; inviting will not do.
JOHN BUNYANMan indeed is the most noble, by creation, of all the creatures in the visible World; but by sin he has made himself the most ignoble.
More John Bunyan Quotes
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A sensible thanksgiving for mercies received is a mighty prayer in the Spirit of God. It prevails with Him unspeakably.
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At the day of Doom men shall be judged according to their fruits. It will not be said then, did you believe? But, were you doers or talkers only?
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I have often thought that the best Christians are found in the worst of times.
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His love is what makes us live, love, sing, and praise forever.
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He hath given me rest by His sorrow, and life by His death.
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Humility is the light of understanding.
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See how ye Pharisee in the Temple stands, And justifies himself with lifted hands. Whilst ye poor publican with downcast eyes, Conscious of guilt to God for mercy cries.
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I preach deliverance to others, I tell them there is freedom, while I hear my own chains clang.
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Doth Jesus Christ stand up to plead for us with God, to plead with him for us against the devil? Let this teach us to stand up to plead for him before men, to plead for him against the enemies of his person and gospel.
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Who would true valour see, Let him come hither; One here will constant be, Come wind, come weather There’s no discouragement Shall make him once relent His first avowed intent To be a pilgrim.
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It is easier going out of the way when we are in, than going in when we are out.
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The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and they that lack the beginning have neither middle nor end.
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Words easy to be understood do often hit the mark, when high and learned ones do only pierce the air.
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I seek a place that can never be destroyed, one that is pure, and that fadeth not away, and it is laid up in heaven, and safe there, to be given, at the time appointed, to them that seek it with all their heart. Read it so, if you will, in my book.
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Great grace and small gifts are better than great gifts and no grace.
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