Pray And Read, Read And Pray; For

Yet My Great-grandfather Was But A Water-man, Looking One Way And Rowing Another: And I Got Most Of My Estate By The Same Occupation.

A Man There Was, Though Some Did Count Him Mad, The More He Cast Away The More He Had.

The Author's Way Of Sending Forth His Second Part Of The Pilgrim. Some Things Are Of That Nature As To Make One's Fancy Chuckle, While His Heart Doth Ache.

Dost Thou Understand Me, Sinful Soul? He Wrestled With Justice, That Thou Mightest Have Rest; He Wept And Mourned, That Thou Mightest Laugh And Rejoice; He Was Betrayed, That Thou Mightest Go Free; Was Apprehended, That Thou Mightest Escape; He Was Condemned, That Thou Mightest Be Justified; And Was Killed, That Thou Mightest Live; He Wore A Crown Of Thorns, That Thou Mightest Wear A Crown Of Glory; And Was Nailed To The Cross, With His Arms Wide Open, To Show With What Freeness All His Merits Shall Be Bestowed On The Coming Soul; And How Heartily He Will Receive It Into His Bosom?

Christian, Let God's Distinguishing Love To You Be A Motive To You To Fear Him Greatly. He Has Put His Fear In Your Heart, And May Not Have Given That Blessing To Your Neighbor, Perhaps Not To Your Husband, Your Wife, Your Child, Or Your Parent. Oh, What An Obligation Should This Thought Lay Upon Your Heart To Greatly Fear The Lord! Remember Also That This Fear Of The Lord Is His Treasure, A Choice Jewel, Given Only To Favorites, And To Those Who Are Greatly Beloved.