TO THE READER.

SOME fay the PILGRIM'S PROGRESS is not mine,
Infinuating as if I would shine

In name and fame by the worth of another,
Like fome made rich by robbing of their brother:
Or that fo fond I am of being fire,

I'll father baftards, or, if need require,
I'll tell a lye in print to get applaufe:
I fcorn it; John fuch dirt-heap never was,
Since God converted him. Let this fuffice
To fhew why I my Pilgrim patronize.

It came from mine own heart, fo to my head,
And thence into my finger's tickled;
Then to my pen, from whence immediately
On paper I did dribble it daintily.

Manner and matter too were all mine own,
Nor was it unto any mortal known,
Till I had done it. Nor did any then

My books, by wits, by tongues, or hand or pen
Add five words to it, or write half a line;
Therefore, the whole, and every whit is mine.
Alfo for this, thine eye is now upon,

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nen:

The matter in this manner came from none
But the fame heart, and head, fingers, and
As did the others. Witnefs all goo
or none in all the world, without a
an fay that this is mine, excepting 1.
I write not this of any oftentation,
Nor 'caufe I feek of men their commen
I do it to keep them from fuch furmife,
As tempt them will my name to fcandalize:
Witness my name, if anagram'd to thee,
The letters make, Nu hony in a B.

pen,

on;

JOHN BUNYAN.

Pappan Pres. Assoin. 4-8-1934

PREFACE.

THE merit of Mr. JOHN BUNYAN'S Hiftory of the HOLY WAR is fo univerfally known and acknowledged by Chriftians of all denominations, that to bestow any encomium upon it here would be both abfurd and unneceffary; all Mr. Bunyan's productions, particularly the following History of the Holy War, and his Pilgrim's Progrefs, have met with general approbation; few compofitions have been fo well received, and fewer indeed have kept their ground fo long.

Such being therefore the great fame and merit of this work, it was prefumed a New Edition, at this time, would be highly acceptable to all lovers of intrinfic worth; it was therefore determined to prefent the public, as foon as poffible, with the defired acquifition, and it was further refolved, as the Writings of this great Author are for the chief part allegorical and figurative, to fubjoin fuch neceffary Notes, as may not only explain those paffages which appear dark, but point out the feveral beauties of the Author, and fhew, in a full and clear manner, the fpiritual end and design of the work itself. Likewife, by these Notes and illuftrations readers will be induced to pay greater attention, and confequently from this New Edition, derive greater benefit and entertainment.

This Edition will likewife be found the most complete of any now extant, feveral inaccuracies being removed, and many obfervations added;

it is also prefumed that from its fize, it will be far preferable to its gigantic or diminutive rivals, it being certainly more adapted for convenience, than any hitherto offered to the public.

It is the duty of all, poffeffed of capability, to rescue from oblivion the valuable productions of every excellent author.---And no author deferves attention more than the prefent, which is proved by the high estimation in which his compofitions are held, and the great fpiritual benefits which have refulted from them.---We trust therefore that our prefent labour will meet with that general fatisfaction from the public, which the former Editions, without even the benefit of explanatory notes, have fo eminently experienced; it is however neceffary to observe, that no additions or fuperfluous comments is made, which is not abfolutely requifite, in order that readers fhould attend more closely, and understand more clearly the doctrinal, practical, experimental, and moral defign of this truly pious and wonderful Writer.

The great popularity and utility of this moft excellent compofition, fufficiently evince the abfolute neceffity and propriety of a re-publication, and on account of the particular accuracy and illuftrative notes of the prefent Edition, there is little doubt, but through thefe evident advantages it will have an indifputable claim to fuperiority, and confequently find a place in the Library of every christian family.

THE EDITOR.

Το THE READER.

IS ftrange to me, that they that love to tell
Things done of old, yea, and that do excel
Their equals in Hiftoriology,

Speak not of Manfoul's wars, but let them lie
Dead like old fables, or fuch worthless things
That to the reader no advantage brings :

When men, let them make what they will their owE,
Till they know this, are to themselves unknown.
Of ftories I well know there's divers forts,
Some foreign, fome domeftic; and reports
Are thereof made, as fancy leads the writers;
(By books a man may guess at the inditers.)
Some will again of that which never was,
Nor will be, feign (and that without a caufe)
Such matter, raife fuch mountains, tell fuch things
Of men, of laws, of countries, and of kings;
And in their story feem to be fo fage,
And with fuch gravity cloath every page,
That though their frontispiece fays all is vain,
Yet to their way difciples they obtain.

But, readers, I have fomewhat else to do,
Than with vain ftories thus to trouble you;

What here I fay fome men do know fo well, True Chrifti. They can with tears of joy the story tell.

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The town of Manfoul is well known to many,

Nor are her troubles doubted of by any,
That are acquainted with those Histories.
That Manfoul and her wars anatomize. (a)

The Scriptures.

Then lend thine ear to what I do relate
Touching the town of Manfoul, and her state;
How fhe was loft, took captive, made a flave;
And how against him fet, that fhould her fave;
Yea, how by hoftile ways the did oppofe
Her Lord, and with his enemy did close:
For they are true, he that will them deny,
Muft needs the best of records vilify.
For my part, I myself was in the town,

Both when 'twas fet up, and when pulling dawn;
I saw Diabolus in it's poffeffion,

And Manfoul alfo under his oppreffion.

Yea, I was there when the own'd him for lord,
And to him did fubmit with one accord.

When

(a) The quick'ning Spirit gives light and life through the word.

When Manfoul trampled upon things divine,
And wallowed in filth as doth a fwine:
When the betook herfelf unto her arms,

Fought her EMANUEL, and defpis'd his charms; His counfels.
Then I was there, and forely griev'd to fee
Diabolus and Manfoul fo agree.

Let no man, then, count me a fable-maker,
Nor make my name or credit a partaker
Of their derifion; what is here in view,
Of mine own knowledge I dare fay is true. (a)
I faw the Prince's armed men come down
By troops, by thoufands, to befiege the town;
I faw the captains, heard the trumpets found,
And how his forces cover'd all the ground:
Yea, how they fet themselves in battle 'ray,
I fhall remember to my dying day.

I faw the colours waving in the wind,
And they within to mischief how combin'd
To ruin Manfoul, and to take away
Her Primúm Mobile without delay.

Her foul.

I saw the mounts caft up against the town,
And how the flings were plac'd to beat it down.
I heard the ftones fly whizzing by my ears;
(What's longer kept in mind, than got in fears?)
I heard them fall, and faw what work they made,
And how old Mors did cover with his fhade
The face of Manfoul, and I heard her cry,
Woe worth the day, "in dying I fhall die!"
I faw the battering-rams, and how they play'd
To beat up Ear-gate; and I was afraid,
Not only Ear-gate, but the very town
Would by thofe battering-rams be beaten down.

I faw the fights, and heard the captains fhout,
And in each battle faw who fac'd about :
I faw who wounded were, and who were flain,
And who, when dead, would come to life again.
I heard the cries of thofe that wounded were
(While others fought like men bereft of fear);
And while the cry, Kill, kill, was in mine ears,
The gutters ran not fo with blood as tears.

Indeed the captains did not always fight,
But when they would moleft us day and night;
They cry, Up, fall on, let us take the town,
Keep us from fleeping, or from lying down."

Death.

Lufts,

I was

(a) Here follows the bleffednefs of experimental religion. -See Mr. TIMOTHY PRIESTLEY'S New EXPOSITION of the BIBLE.