From Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, by John Bunyan
Sin and corruption, I said, would as naturally bubble out of my heart, as water would bubble out of a fountain.
It is profitable for Christians to be often calling to mind the very beginnings of grace with their souls.
I did prefer this book of Martin Luther upon the Galatians (excepting the Holy Bible) before all the books that ever I had seen, as most fit for a wounded conscience.
My soul is dying, my soul is damning. Were my soul but in a good condition, and were I but sure of it, ah! how rich should I esteem myself, though blessed but with bread and water!
The good Lord, Whose mercy is unsearchable, forgive me my transgressions!
Oh, how I now loved those words that spake of a Christian’s calling! how gladly would I run after Him!
God and my soul were friends by His blood; yea, I saw that the justice of God, and my sinful soul could embrace and kiss each other, through His blood.
The blood of Christ remits all guilt.
There was not any thing that I then cried unto God to make known, and reveal unto me, but He was pleased to do it for me.
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