XVI.
Now let the God that is above,
That hath for sinners so much love;
These lines so help thee to improve,
That towards him thy heart may move.
Keep thee from enemies external,
Help thee to fight with those internal:
Deliver thee from them infernal,
And bring thee safe to life eternal.—AMEN.
London: Printed for N. Ponder at the Peacock in the
Poultrey.
FOOTNOTE:
1. This same sentiment is well expressed in Bunyan's verses at the conclusion of the Pilgrim, part First.
'Nor let my figure or similitude
Put thee into a laughter or a feud;
Leave this to boys and fools, but as for thee,
Do thou the substance of my matter see.'
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A DISCOURSE OF THE BUILDING, NATURE, EXCELLENCY, AND GOVERNMENT OF THE HOUSE OF GOD; WITH COUNSELS AND DIRECTIONS TO THE INHABITANTS THEREOF.
BY JOHN BUNYAN, OF BEDFORD.
'Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.'—Psalm 26:8