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 BUNYANAnd, 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 BUNYANDoth Jesus Christ stand up to plead for us with God, to plead with him for us against the devil? Let this teach us to stand up to plead for him before men, to plead for him against the enemies of his person and gospel.
JOHN BUNYANGreat grace and small gifts are better than great gifts and no grace.
JOHN BUNYANIt is the opener of the heart of God, and a means by which the soul, though empty, is filled.
JOHN BUNYANThen I saw that there was a way to hell, even from the gates of heaven.
JOHN BUNYANI love to hear my Lord spoken of, and wherever I have seen the print of His shoe in the earth, there have I coveted to put mine also.
JOHN BUNYANThis hill though high I covent ascend; The difficulty will not me offend; For I perceive the way of life lies here. Come, pluck up, heart; let’s neither faint nor fear.
JOHN BUNYANThe more he cast away, the more he had.
JOHN BUNYANI have often thought that the best Christians are found in the worst of times.
JOHN BUNYANThe Lord uses his flail of tribulation to separate the chaff from the wheat.
JOHN BUNYANWithout the Spirit man is so infirm that he cannot, with all other means whatsoever, be enabled to think one right saving thought of God, of Christ, or of his blessed things.
JOHN BUNYANIf we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.
JOHN BUNYANThe heart must be beaten or bruised, and then the sweet scent will come out.
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.
JOHN BUNYANNo man, without trials and temptations, can attain a true understanding of the Holy Scriptures.
JOHN BUNYANIf you release me today, I’ll preach tomorrow.
JOHN BUNYAN