The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
The Pilgrim's Progress is a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan in 1678 . It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature, has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print. It has also been cited as the first novel written in English.
The Pilgrim's Progress is a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan in 1678 . It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature, has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print. It has also been cited as the first novel written in English.
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FAITHFUL: "Whose son is he — and where does he dwell?"<br />
CHRISTIAN: "He is the son of Say-well and lived on Prating Row. He is<br />
known <strong>by</strong> all who are acquainted with him, <strong>by</strong> the name of Talkative on<br />
Prating Row. Notwithstanding his fine tongue, he is but a sorry fellow."<br />
FAITHFUL: "Well, he seems to be a very charming man."<br />
CHRISTIAN: "That he is, to those who do not have a thorough<br />
acquaintance with him. He appears good at a distance — but up close he<br />
is quite the opposite. Your saying that he is a charming man, brings to<br />
my mind what I have observed in the work of the painter, whose<br />
pictures look best at a distance — but very near, they are quite<br />
unattractive."<br />
FAITHFUL: "I almost think you are not serious, because you smiled."<br />
CHRISTIAN: "God forbid that I should jest — although I smiled in this<br />
matter — or that I should accuse anyone falsely! I will tell you<br />
something more about him. Talkative is for any company, and for any<br />
talk. Just as he now talks with you — so he will talk when he is at the<br />
tavern — and the more drink he has in his head, the more talk he has in<br />
his mouth. True religion has no place in his heart, or house, or conduct.<br />
All his boasted religion lies merely in his tongue."<br />
FAITHFUL: "<strong>The</strong>n I have been greatly deceived <strong>by</strong> this man."<br />
CHRISTIAN: "Deceived! You may be sure of it. Remember the proverb,<br />
'<strong>The</strong>y say — but they do not do.' For the kingdom of God is not in word<br />
— but in power. He talks of prayer, of repentance, of faith, and of the<br />
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