Tag: JOHN BUNYAN

  • THE PILGRIMAGE OF CHRISTINA

    The Pilgrim’s Progress THE SEVENTH STAGE Well, the time grew on that the pilgrims must go on their way; wherefore they prepared for their journey. They sent for their friends; they conferred with them; they had some time set apart therein to commit each other to the protection of their Prince. There were again that…

  • THE PILGRIMAGE OF CHRISTINA

    The Pilgrim’s Progress THE SIXTH STAGE Now I saw that they went on to the ascent that was a little way off, cast up to be a prospect for pilgrims. That was the place from whence Christian had the first sight of Faithful his brother. Wherefore, here they sat down and rested. They also here…

  • THE PILGRIMAGE OF CHRISTINA

    The Pilgrim’s Progress FIFTH STAGE Now I saw in my dream, that they went forward until they were come to the brow of the Hill; where Piety, bethinking herself, cried out, Alas, I have forgot what I intended to bestow upon Christiana and her companions: I will go back and fetch it. So she ran…

  • THE PILGRIMAGE OF CHRISTINA

    The Pilgrim’s Progress FOURTH STAGE Now when they had eaten and drank, and had chatted a little longer, their guide said to them, The day wears away; if you think good, let us prepare to be going. So they got up to go, and the little boys went before; But Christiana forgot to take her…

  • THE PILGRIMAGE OF CHRISTINA

    The Pilgrim’s Progress THE THIRD STAGE The Interpreter then called for a man-servant of his, one Great-heart, and bid him take A sword, and helmet, and shield; and, Take these my daughters, said he, conduct them to the house called Beautiful, at which place they will rest next. So he took his weapons, and went…

  • THE PILGRIMAGE OF CHRISTINA, 2nd Stage

    The Pilgrim’s Progress So I saw in my dream, that they walked on their way, and had the weather very comfortable to them. Then Christiana began to sing, saying, Blessed be the day that I beganA pilgrim for to be;And blessed also be the manThat thereto moved me. ‘Tis true, ’twas long ere I beganTo…

  • THE PILGRIMAGE OF CHRISTINA, 1st Stage

    The Pilgrim’s Progress THE FIRST STAGE By this time Christiana was got on her way, and Mercy went along with her: so as they went, her children being there also, Christiana began to discourse. And, Mercy, said Christiana, I take this as an unexpected favor, that thou shouldest set forth out of doors with me…

  • COURTEOUS COMPANIONS

    The Pilgrim’s Progress PILGRIMAGE OF CHRISTINA COURTEOUS COMPANIONS Some time since, to tell you my dream that I had of Christian the pilgrim, and of his dangerous journey towards the Celestial country, was pleasant to me and profitable to you. I told you then also what I saw concerning his wife and children, and how…

  • THE TENTH STAGE

    The Pilgrim’s Progress Then Christian addressed himself thus to his fellow: CHR. Well, come, my good Hopeful, I perceive that thou and I must walk by ourselves again. So I saw in my dream, that they went on apace before, and Ignorance he came hobbling after. Then said Christian to his companion, I much pity…

  • THE NINTH STAGE

    And I slept, and dreamed again, and saw the same two pilgrims going down the mountains along the highway towards the city. Now, a little below these mountains, on the left hand, lieth the country of Conceit, from which country there comes into the way in which the pilgrims walked, a little crooked lane. Here,…