I found this little book called “A Token for Children” referenced in Elizabeth Gill’s obituary penned by her father, John Gill. It was apparently one of her favorite books alongside The Pilgrim’s Progress. The book is itself worth reading, but I wanted to share the introduction in particular. I couldn’t find a clean copy online. I’ve added some linebreaks and…
Category: Old Wisdom
A Song for Suffering Saints
Well, I have had terrible morning sickness and been a) behind on my reading, and b) not blogging it even when I am managing to read it! What should have been finished in March is just now wrapping up, on that score. But I wanted to turn back into an English major for a minute here and extol the virtues…
Praying with the Spirit – Application
by John Bunyan, modernized; scripture quotations from HCSB 1. What it is to pray. 2. What it is to pray with the Spirit. 3. What it is to pray with the Spirit and with the understanding. 4. Use and application Now, with a word or two of application, we will conclude with, first, a word of information; second, a word…