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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Good-will replied, "I am willing with all my heart!" And with this, he<br />
opened the gate.<br />
As Christian was stepping in, Good-will gave him a sudden yank.<br />
Surprised, Christian asked, "Why did you do that!”<br />
Good-will then explained, "A short distance from this gate, there is a<br />
strong castle erected, of which Beelzebub is the prince. From there,<br />
both he and his minions shoot arrows at those who come up to this gate<br />
— hoping to kill them before they can enter in!"<br />
<strong>The</strong>n Christian said, "I both rejoice and tremble!"<br />
When Christian was safely inside, the man at the narrow-gate asked<br />
him who had directed him there.<br />
"Evangelist directed me to come here and knock — as I did," said<br />
Christian, "and that you, Sir, would then tell me what I must do.”<br />
"An open door is set before you — and no man can shut it!" responded<br />
Good-will.<br />
"I am now beginning to reap the benefits of my hazardous journey!"<br />
replied Christian.<br />
"But how is it that you came alone?" asked Good-will.<br />
"Because none of my neighbors saw their danger — as I saw mine,"<br />
answered Christian.<br />
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