Men, even the elect, have too many infirmities to come to Christ without help from heaven; inviting will not do.
JOHN BUNYANYou can do more than pray after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed. Pray often, for prayer is a shield to the soul, a sacrifice to God, and a scourge to Satan.
More John Bunyan Quotes
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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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To run and work the law commands, but gives us neither feet nor hands. But better news the gospel brings, it bids us fly and gives us wings.
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Christ is the desire of nations, the joy of angels, the delight of the Father. What solace then must that soul be filled with, that has the possession of Him to all eternity!
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Prayer is an ordinance of God, that must continue with a soul so long as it is on this side glory.
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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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In all your prayers forget not to thank the Lord for his mercies.
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Prayer is a sincere, sensible, affectionate pouring out of the soul to God, through Christ, in the strength and assistance of the Spirit, for such things as God has promised.
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Humility is the light of the understanding.
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I have often thought that the best Christians are found in the worst of times.
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Sleep is sweet to the labouring man.
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In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.
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The best prayers have often more groans than words.
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Wherefore, though the Christian, as a Christian, is the only man at liberty, as called thereunto of God; yet his liberty is limited to things that are good: he is not licensed thereby to indulge the flesh.
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I live because I am a Warrior and because I wish one day to be in the company of [She] for whom I have fought so hard
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To pray rightly, you must make God your hope, stay, and all. Right prayer sees nothing substantial or worth being concerned about except God.
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