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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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HOPEFUL: "Why, my brother? Sleep is sweet to the laboring man — we<br />

may be refreshed if we take a nap."<br />

CHRISTIAN: "Do you not remember that one of the Shepherds warned<br />

us to beware of the Enchanted Ground? <strong>The</strong>refore let us not sleep, as<br />

others do — but let us keep awake and watch.”<br />

HOPEFUL: "I acknowledge my fault. Had I been here alone, I would have<br />

slept and been in danger of death. I see that what the wise man said is<br />

true: 'Two are better than one.’ Your company has been a mercy to me<br />

— and you shall have a good reward for your labor.”<br />

"Now then," Christian said, "to prevent drowsiness in this place, let us<br />

have a wholesome discussion."<br />

"With all my heart," said Hopeful.<br />

CHRISTIAN: "Where shall we begin?"<br />

HOPEFUL: "Where God began with us. Please start."<br />

CHRISTIAN: "First I will sing this song to you:<br />

When saints do sleepy grow, let them come hither,<br />

And hear how these two Pilgrims talk together.<br />

Yes, let them learn of them, in any wise,<br />

Thus to keep open their drowsy, slumbering eyes.<br />

Saints' fellowship, if it be managed well,<br />

Keeps them awake, and that in spite of Hell."<br />

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