And, indeed, this is one of the greatest mysteries in the world; namely, that a righteousness that resides in heaven should justify me, a sinner on earth!
JOHN BUNYANThe man that takes up religion for the world will throw away religion for the world.
More John Bunyan Quotes
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Though there is not always grace where there is the fear of hell, yet, to be sure, there is no grace where there is no fear of God.
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Afflictions make the heart more deep, more experimental, more knowing and profound, and so, more able to hold, to contain, and beat more.
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It is profitable for Christians to be often calling to mind the very beginnings of grace with their souls.
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Sincerity carries the soul in all simplicity to open its heart to God.
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The more he cast away, the more he had.
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You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.
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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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Then I saw that there was a way to hell, even from the gates of heaven.
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No man, without trials and temptations, can attain a true understanding of the Holy Scriptures.
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Nothing can render affliction so insupportable as the load of sin. Would you then be fitted for afflictions? Be sure to get the burden of your sins laid aside, and then what affliction soever you may meet with will be very easy to you.
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The best prayer I ever prayed had enough sin to damn the whole world.
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To seek yourself in this world is to be lost; and to be humble is to be exalted.
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Dark clouds bring waters, when the bright bring none.
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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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Whatever contradicts the Word of God should be instantly resisted as diabolical.
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