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.
JOHN BUNYANOur heart often times wakes when we sleep, and God can speak to that, either by words, by proverbs, by signs and similitudes, as well as if one was awake.
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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The best prayers have often more groans than words.
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Prayer is a shield to the soul.
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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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Nae man can tether time nor tide.
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If my life is fruitless, it doesn’t matter who praises me, and if my life is fruitful, it doesn’t matter who criticizes me.
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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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A man there was, though some did count him mad, the more he cast away the more he had.
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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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I live because I am a Warrior and because I wish one day to be in the company of [She] for whom I have fought so hard
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One leak will sink a ship: and one sin will destroy a sinner.
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The truths that I know best I have learned on my knees. I never know a thing well, till it is burned into my heart by prayer.
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Doth 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.
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In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.
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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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