The Holy War, Made by King Shaddai Upon Diabolus, for the Regaining of the Metropolis of the World; Or, The Losing and Taking Again of the Town of MansoulBunyan, John
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The Holy War, Made by King Shaddai Upon Diabolus, for the Regaining of the Metropolis of the World; Or, The Losing and Taking Again of the Town of Mansoul
Bunyan, John
Christian fiction; Soul; Spiritual warfare -- Fiction
But thus Emmanuel carried it now, and by this his carriage he sought to
make them bethink themselves, and return to him. But, alas! they did not
consider, they did not know his ways, they regarded not, they were not
touched with these, nor with the true remembrance of former favours.
Wherefore what does he but in private manner withdraw himself, first from
his palace, then to the gate of the town, and so away from Mansoul he
goes, till they should acknowledge their offence, and more earnestly seek
his face. Mr. God’s-Peace also laid down his commission, and would for
the present act no longer in the town of Mansoul.
Thus they walked contrary to him, and he again, by way of retaliation,
walked contrary to them. But, alas! by this time they were so hardened
in their way, and had so drunk in the doctrine of Mr. Carnal-Security,
that the departing of their Prince touched them not, nor was he
remembered by them when gone; and so, of consequence, his absence not
condoled by them.
Now, there was a day wherein this old gentleman, Mr. Carnal-Security, did
again make a feast for the town of Mansoul; and there was at that time in
the town one Mr. Godly-Fear, one now but little set by, though formerly
one of great request. This man, old Carnal-Security, had a mind, if
possible, to gull, and debauch, and abuse, as he did the rest, and
therefore he now bids him to the feast with his neighbours. So the day
being come, they prepare, and he goes and appears with the rest of the
guests; and being all set at the table, they did eat and drink, and were
merry, even all but this one man: for Mr. Godly-Fear sat like a stranger,
and did neither eat nor was merry. The which, when Mr. Carnal-Security
perceived, he presently addressed himself in a speech thus to him:—
‘Mr. Godly-Fear, are you not well? You seem to be ill of body or mind,
or both. I have a cordial of Mr. Forget-Good’s making, the which, sir,
if you will take a dram of, I hope it may make you bonny and blithe, and
so make you more fit for us, feasting companions.’
Unto whom the good old gentleman discreetly replied, ‘Sir, I thank you
for all things courteous and civil; but for your cordial I have no list
thereto. But a word to the natives of Mansoul: You, the elders and chief
of Mansoul, to me it is strange to see you so jocund and merry, when the
town of Mansoul is in such woeful case.’
Then said Mr. Carnal-Security, ‘You want sleep, good air, I doubt. If
you please, lie down, and take a nap, and we meanwhile will be merry.’
Then said the good man as follows: ‘Sir, if you were not destitute of an
honest heart, you could not do as you have done and do.’
Then said Mr. Carnal-Security, ‘Why?’
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