The pilgrim-travellers from the city of trouble to the land of peace, an allegory, by a fellow-pilgrim [signing herself L.E.P.].1847 |
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... entering here ; and so he will continue to do , for he is eager for his prey , ' as a roaring lion , seeking whom he may devour . " " 66 How thankful should we feel , " said Paul , “ that we have escaped him , and are safe in this ...
... entering here ; and so he will continue to do , for he is eager for his prey , ' as a roaring lion , seeking whom he may devour . " " 66 How thankful should we feel , " said Paul , “ that we have escaped him , and are safe in this ...
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... entering , was dark ; but their host , lighting a lamp that hung from the top , they found themselves in a small , but pretty , grotto - like room , the sides of which being of granite , tastefully interspersed with moss , glittered in ...
... entering , was dark ; but their host , lighting a lamp that hung from the top , they found themselves in a small , but pretty , grotto - like room , the sides of which being of granite , tastefully interspersed with moss , glittered in ...
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... entering more at length into my history : suffice it to say , that during a long life , chequered with more of tem- poral ill than falls to the lot of most persons , I never lost my hope and humble confidence in the great Disposer of ...
... entering more at length into my history : suffice it to say , that during a long life , chequered with more of tem- poral ill than falls to the lot of most persons , I never lost my hope and humble confidence in the great Disposer of ...
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... . It was a delightful bower , fragrant with the honeysuckle and jessamine ( now in bloom ) that were trained up round the en- trance ; they gladly entered , and as they seated themselves thought how in former times , Christian , Christiana.
... . It was a delightful bower , fragrant with the honeysuckle and jessamine ( now in bloom ) that were trained up round the en- trance ; they gladly entered , and as they seated themselves thought how in former times , Christian , Christiana.
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... entered the arbour , and it was some moments before any of the party expressed their satisfaction in words , though each offered a silent thanksgiving to Him from whom all blessings come . 66 Then Luke said , with a kind smile , I ...
... entered the arbour , and it was some moments before any of the party expressed their satisfaction in words , though each offered a silent thanksgiving to Him from whom all blessings come . 66 Then Luke said , with a kind smile , I ...
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amongst answered appeared arbour asked aunt blessed brother called caverns CHARLES CLAYTON Christian cloth companion continued conversation countenance cousin cried dear discern discourse door dream endeavour entered Evangelist exclaimed eyes faith Farewell Sermon fear feel felt friendly gate GEORGE BARCLAY glad Grace and Myra ground heard heart Hermit Hill Difficulty hope inquired ISLINGTON GREEN journey kind kindly Land of Imperfection landlord Leicester Square lived look Marcus merciful mind morning never observed Paul panion passed Paul and Luke perceive perhaps persons Peter Romius Philemon Phoebe Piety Pilgrim's Progress pilgrimage pilgrims pleasant Rachel remember replied rest Right-mind road seemed shepherds shew side sister Slough of Despond smile soon sorrow sure Sure-Trust surprise tell thanked thing thought Timeus told Town of Trouble Town of Vanity travellers Trueman Truth voice walked whilst wish young
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Page 119 - They shall all bloom in fields of light, Transplanted by my care, And saints, upon their garments white, These sacred blossoms wear." And the mother gave, in tears and pain, The flowers she most did love ; She knew she should find them all again In the fields of light above. Oh, not in cruelty, not in wrath, The Reaper came that day ; 'Twas an angel visited the green earth, And took the flowers away.
Page 118 - I have nought that is fair?" saith he; "Have nought but the bearded grain? Though the breath of these flowers is sweet to me, I will give them all back again." He gazed at the flowers with tearful eyes, He kissed their drooping leaves; It was for the Lord of Paradise He bound them in his sheaves. "My Lord has need of these flowerets gay," The Reaper said, and smiled; "Dear tokens of the earth are they, Where he was once a child.
Page 171 - And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off : it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched : where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Page 164 - Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
Page 134 - Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Page 104 - But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled...
Page 122 - My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Page 87 - God ; his loins girt about with truth ; having on the breast-plate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit.
Page 122 - They put themselves on the same ground with " those holy men of old " who " spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost
Page 203 - Christ our Rest ; or, The Doubts and Fears of the Believer practically considered. Second edition, Third Thousand, post 8vo, cloth, 7s. 6d.