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.
JOHN BUNYANSee 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.
More John Bunyan Quotes
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It is the opener of the heart of God, and a means by which the soul, though empty, is filled.
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The best prayers have often more groans than words.
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An idle man’s brain is the devil’s workshop.
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The same yesterday, today, and forever.
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Dark clouds bring waters, when the bright bring none.
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Though the world disregard the society of God’s children now, yet there is a time coming in which they would be glad to have the least company with them.
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The heart must be beaten or bruised, and then the sweet scent will come out.
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He hath given me rest by His sorrow, and life by His death.
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Sleep is sweet to the labouring man.
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The man that takes up religion for the world will throw away religion for the world.
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It is possible to learn all about the mysteries of the Bible and never be affected by it in one’s soul. Great knowledge is not enough.
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I have given Him my faith, and sworn my allegiance to Him; how, then, can I go back from this, and not be hanged as a traitor?
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God, as I may say, is forced to break men’s hearts, before he can make them willing to cry to him, or be willing that he should have any concerns with them; the rest shut their eyes, stop their ears, withdraw their hearts, or say unto God, Be gone.
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There hath not one tear dropped from thy tender eye against thy lusts, the love of this world, or for more communion with Jesus Christ, but as it is now in the bottle of God.
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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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