The pilgrim's progress, from this world, to that which is to come - John Bunyan - Google Books

Books

THE CONTENTS.

PART THE FIRST.

Chap. 1. The author's imprisonment-His dream-Christian, con-

vinced of sin, flies from the wrath to come, and is directed by the

gospel, to Christ.

1

Chap. 2.—Christian proceeds on his journey.-Obstinate refuses to

accompany him, but Pliable goes as far as the slough, and returns. 3

Chap. 3.-Christian being deceived by the advice of Mr. Worldly Wise-

man, turns out of the way. He is greatly alarmed; but happily

meeting with Evangelist, returns to the right path, and proceeds

on his journey.

Chap. 4.—Christian arrives at the Wicket-gate, where he knocks, and

is kindly received.

Chap. 5.-Christian is delightfully entertained at the Interpreter's

Chap. 6.-Christian loses his burden at the Cross, and is met by three

Chap. 7.-Christian finds Simple, Sloth, and Presumption fast asleep-

Is despised by Formalist and Hypocrisy.-He ascends the hill Dif-

ficulty-Loses his roll, but at length finds it again.

Chap 8.-Christian passes safely by the lions, and arrives at the house

called Beautiful, where he is kindly received, and agreeably enter.

Chap. 9.-Christian enters the valley of Humiliation, where he is fiercely

assaulted by Apollyon, but overcomes him.

Chap. 10.-Christian sorely distressed in the valley of the Shadow of

Death, through which however he passes unhurt.

Chap. 11.-Christian overtakes Faithful, whom he finds to be an ex-

cellent companion, and with whom he has much profitable

Chap. 12. The picture of an empty professor, accurately drawn, in

the character of Talkative, son of one Mr. Say-well, of Prating-row. 65

Chap. 13. The cruel persecution of Christian and Faithful, in Vanity-

Chap. 14.-Christian meets with another excellent companion in Hope-

ful. Dialogues between them, By-ends, Money-love, and Demas. 87

Chap. 15.-Christian and Hopeful mistake their way, and fall into the

hands of Giant Despair.

98

Chap. 16. The pilgrims arrive at the Delectable Mountains, and are

entertained by the Shepherds.

Chap. 17. The pilgrims meet with Ignorance.-The robbery of Lité

tle-faith related. Christian and Hopeful caught in the net, 110

Chap. 18. The pilgrims meet with Atheist, and pass over the En-

chanted Ground.

Chap. 19.-The pilgrims have another conference with Ignorance. 130

Chap. 20. The pilgrinis travel the pleasant country of Beulah-

Safely pass the river of Death, and are admitted into the glorious

PART THE SECOND.

Chap. 1.-Christiana, with her four fons, and a neighbour, set out on

Chap. 2.-Christiana, Mercy, and the children, pass the Slough with

safety, and are kindly received at the Wicket-gate, by Goodwill. 170

Chap. 3. The pilgrims are assaulted, but relieved-Are entertained

at the Interpreter's house.

Chap. 4.—The pilgrims, conducted by Great heart, proceed on their

Chap. 5 The pilgrims ascend the hill Difficulty, pass the Lions, and

arrive at the house Beautiful.

Chap. 6.-Mr. Brisk pays his addresses to Mercy -Matthew taken ill,

but recovers, &c.

Chap. 7. The pilgrims pursue their journey, and pass through the

valleys of Humiliation, and of the Shadow of Death.

Chap. 8-The pilgrims overtake Mr. Honest, who relates his own

experience, and that of Mr. Fearing.

Chap. 9. The character of Mr. Self-will.

Chap. 10. The pilgrims arrive at the house of Gaius, where they

are entertained with hospitality.

Chap. 11. The pilgrims continue at the house of Gaius, from whence

they sally out and destroy giant Slay-good, a cannibal, and rescue

Mr. Feeble-mind.

Chap. 12. The pilgrims are joined by Mr. Ready-to-halt, and pro-

ceed to the town of Vanity, where they are entertained by Mr.

Mnason, and meet with agreeable company. They encounter a

formidable monster.

Chap. 13.-The pilgrims kill giant Despair, and his wife; and to-

tally demolish his castle.-They proceed to the Delectable Moun

Chap. 14. The pilgrims are joined by Mr. Valiant-for-truth, and

Mr. Standfast. They pass over the Enchanted Ground. Description

of Madam Bubble.

Chap. 15.-The pilgrims arrive at the Land of Beulah, where they

wait for the summons of their king.-Christiana and several of her

companions pass the river, and are admitted into the city of God. 287

PART THE THIRD.

Chap. 1.In the time of persecution Tender-conscience sets out on

Pilgrimage. He arrives at the Wicket-gate, where he is kindly re-

ceived, and from the e proceeds to the Interpreter's house ;-The

manner of his entertainment.

Chap. 2.-Tender-conscience arrives at a place where stand the house

of Mourning and the House of Mirth-His entertainment at the

House of Mouning-He is in imminent danger from the Inhabi-

tants of the House of Mirth, but a great change being wrought

upon him, he escapes.

Chap. 3.—Tender-conscience takes the wrong path, but quickly returns.

He enters the cave of Good-resolution, and is conducted by him to

Chap. 4.-Tender-conscience is enticed by Spiritual-pride-discovers

his error, and soon regains the right path :-Meets Carnal-security,

who takes him to his castle-his danger, and providential escape

Chap. 5.-Tender-conscience passes the Lions, and arrives at the

Palace Beautiful. His discourse with the religious virgins, by

whom he is kindly entertained.

Chap. 6. Tender-conscience crosses the bridge Self-denial, in the val-

ley of Humiliation. He is pursued by Worldly-honour, Arrogancy,

&c. and is wounded by Shame. He enters the valley of the Shadow

of Death, and meets with Seek-truth and his companions at the cave

of Reformation.

Chap. 7.-The pilgrims arrive at the town of Vanity, where they are

ill treated. Yielding suffering himself to be drawn aside, dies

suddenly. Having left the town, they pass by the River of God,

and arrive at the Delectable Mountains.

Chap. 8. The pilgrims proceed on their journey, and arrive at the

valley of Vain-opinions, where they meet with Human-reason, at the

cave of Natural Speculations.

Chap. 9. They pass over the Enchanted Ground, and enter the pleasant

country of Beulahthe fate of Weary-o'-the-world and Zealous-mind.

Tender-conscience and his other companions pass the river, and are

admitted into the City of God.

1

« Previous Continue »