Lectures on the Pilgrim"s Progress, and on the Life and Times of John Bunyan

by George Barrell Cheever

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1839 ...what earnest prayer is needed that the soul, having come to Christ, may be filled with the Spirit, be rooted and grounded in love, and built up in him, and prepared to show forth his praises. Be assured that the immediate time which passes after a soul's conversion is of indescribable importance for all after life. K it be passed in the house of the Interpreter, and under his divine instruction, if the soulis much in prayer for divine grace and illumination, then will there be a rich and precious preparation for a joyful and triumphant pilgrimage, in which the path of the soul shall be as the shining light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. But if joy comes first, without the instruction and discipline of the Interpreter, then will there be trouble afterwards, a great many falls by the way, a great many hill Difficulties, am3 perhaps a great many weeks instead of days passed in the castle of giant Despair. When a soul first comes to Christ, then for many days it ought to abide with the Holy Spirit, and when this is done who shall say how many sights of glory may be seen, how many rich and refining experiences be enjoyed; how rapidly the soul may grow, and be transfigured, as it were, with the influences of divine truth, while thus it is alone with God; how it may be knit and strengthened for all future toils and combats, and prepared to go through the world almost as a seraph of light, prepared at any rate, like Paul, so to run not as uncertainly, so to fight not as one that bcateth the air. The first sight which Christian saw was a "brave picture," an exquisite portrait of a grave and saintly man, who had his eyes lifted up to heaven, the best of books in his hand, the law of truth was written upon his lips, the world was behind his...

134 pages, Paperback

First published September 21, 2009

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1807-1890

Reviews

[Timothy Crockett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a gift and if weren't for that I may have never heard of it let alone read it. It is a welcome addition to my library.
 
A great follow up to the Pilgrim's progress. The historical and biographical sections were excellent. I think all to often when we read of the great men and women of the faith, we often overlook the historical and cultural settings of the day. The author gives and excellent summation of the times, including prison life. The author dealt with the many struggles Bunyan had which goes a long way in explaining the motivation behind his greatest work - Pilgrim's Progress.

The remainder of the book goes over the journey of Pilgrim giving details and background to some of the places and people that Pilgrim met along the way.

The book was just over 220 pages and would certainly make a great addition to anyone's library.