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 BUNYANWho 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.
More John Bunyan Quotes
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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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Nae man can tether time nor tide.
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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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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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I have often thought that the best Christians are found in the worst of times.
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If you release me today, I’ll preach tomorrow.
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If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.
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I am content with what I have, little be it, or much.
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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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Run when I can, walk when I cannot run, and creep when I cannot walk.
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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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There can be but one will the master in our salvation, but that shall never be the will of man, but of God; therefore man must be saved by grace.
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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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For to speak the truth, there are but few that care thus to spend their time, but choose rather to be speaking of things to no profit.
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The reason why the Christians in this day are at such a loss as to some things is that they are contented with what comes from man’s mouth, without searching and kneeling before God to know of Him the truth of things.
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