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 BUNYANGreat sins do draw out great grace; and where guilt is most terrible and fierce, there the mercy of God in Christ, when showed to the soul, appears most high and mighty.
More John Bunyan Quotes
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Men, even the elect, have too many infirmities to come to Christ without help from heaven; inviting will not do.
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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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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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Prayer will make a man cease from sin, or sin will entice a man to cease from prayer.
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The greatness of God, of the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, is that, if rightly considered, which will support the spirits of those of his people that are frighted with the greatness of their adversaries.
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An idle man’s brain is the devil’s workshop.
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The spirit of prayer is more precious than treasures of gold and silver.
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To-despise the world is the way to enjoy heaven; and blessed are they who delight to converse with God by prayer.
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You 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.
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Great grace and small gifts are better than great gifts and no grace.
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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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A tender heart is a wakeful, watchful heart. It watches against sin in the soul, sin in the family, sin in the calling, sin in spiritual duties and performances.
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Temptations, when we meet them at first, are as the lion that reared upon Samson; but if we overcome them, the next time we see them we shall find a nest of honey within them.
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In all your prayers forget not to thank the Lord for his mercies.
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It is said that in some countries trees will grow, but will bear no fruit because there is no winter there.
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