To-despise the world is the way to enjoy heaven; and blessed are they who delight to converse with God by prayer.
John BunyanYet my great-grandfather was but a water-man, looking one way and rowing another: and I got most of my estate by the same occupation.
John BunyanThe kingdom of heaven is for the heirs - and if children, then heirs; if born again, then heirs. Wherefore it is said expressly, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. By this one word, down goes all carnal privilege of being born of flesh and blood, and of the will of man. Canst thou produce the birthright?
John BunyanHope has a thick skin and will endure many a blow; it will put on patience as a vestment and will endure all things (if they be of the right kind) for the joy that is set before it. Hence patience is called patience of hope,' because it is hope that makes the soul exercise long-suffering under the cross until the time comes to enjoy the crown!
John Bunyan