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John Bunyan

Puritan · England

John Bunyan

1628–1688

Baptist preacher at Bedford; author of The Pilgrim's Progress.

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Some gospel-truths opened according to the Scriptures, or, The divine and humane nature of…
London, 1656 · 45k words
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A vindication of the book called, Some Gospel-truths opened; according to the Scriptures, and…
London, 1657 · 41k words
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A FEW Sighs from Hell, OR, The Groans of a damned Soul.OR, An Exposition of those Words in the sixteenth of Luke, Concerning the Rich Man and the Beggar: Wherein is discovered the Lamentable State of the damned: their cries, their desires in their distresses, with the determination of God upon them. A good warning Word to Sinners, both Old and Young, to take into Consideration betimes, and to seek by Faith in Jesus Christ to avoid, lest they come into the same place of torment.ALSO A brief Discourse touching the profitableness of the Scriptures for our Instruction in the way of Righteousness, according to the tendency of the said Parable.By that Poor and Contemptible Servant of Jesus Christ, JOHN BUNYAN.The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God, Psal. 9.17.And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the lake of fire, Revel. 20.15.London, Printed by Ralph Wood, for M. Wright, at the Kings Head in the Old Bailey, 1658.A FEW Sighs from Hell, OR, The Groans of a damned Soul.OR, An Exposition of those Words in the sixteenth of Luke, Concerning the Rich Man and the Beggar: Wherein is discovered the Lamentable State of the damned: their cries, their desires in their distresses, with the determination of God upon them. A good warning Word to Sinners, both Old and Young, to take into Consideration betimes, and to seek by Faith in Jesus Christ to avoid, lest they come into the same place of torment.ALSO A brief Discourse touching the profitableness of the Scriptures for our Instruction in the way of Righteousness, according to the tendancy of the said Parable.By that Poor and Contemptible Servant of Jesus Christ, JOHN BUNYAN.The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God, Psal. 9.17.And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the lake of fire, Revel. 20.15.London, Printed by Ralph Wood, for M. Wright, at the Kings Head in the Old Bailey, 1658.Title page of A few sighs from hell, or, The groans of a damned soul. Or, An…, London, 1658
A few sighs from hell, or, The groans of a damned soul. Or, An…
London, 1658 · 60k words
Christian Behaviour; OR THE Fruits of true Christianity. Showing the Ground from whence they flow, in their Godlike order in the Duty of Relations, as Husbands, Wives, Parents, Children, Masters, Servants, &c. With a Word of Direction to all Backsliders.By John Bunyan, a Prisoner of Hope.The Earth that drinketh in the Rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed receiveth blessing from God: But that which beareth Briers and Thorns is nigh unto cursing, whose end is to be burned, Heb. 6. 7, 8.London, Printed for F. Smith, at the Elephant and Castle without Temple-Bar.Christian Behaviour; OR THE Fruits of true Christianity. Shewing the Ground from whence they flow, in their Godlike order in the Duty of Relations, as Husbands, Wives, Parents, Children, Masters, Servants, &c. With a Word of Direction to all Backsliders.By John Bunyan, a Prisoner of Hope.The Earth that drinketh in the Rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed receiveth blessing from God: But that which beareth Briers and Thorns is nigh unto cursing, whose end is to be burned, Heb. 6. 7, 8.London, Printed for F. Smith, at the Elephant and Castle without Temple-Bar.Title page of Christian behaviour, or, The fruits of true Christianity showing the ground from whence they…, London, 1663
Christian behaviour, or, The fruits of true Christianity showing the ground from whence they…Christian behaviour, or, The fruits of true Christianity shewing the ground from whence they…
London, 1663 · 26k words
I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also,…
London, 1663 · 19k words
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The resurrection of the dead and eternal judgement, or, The truth of the resurrection…The resurrection of the dead and eternall judgement, or, The truth of the resurrection…
London, 1665 · 45k words
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Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners
London, 1666 · 34k words
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Sighs from hell, or, The groans of a damned soul discovering from the 16th…
London, 1666 · 53k words
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The holy city, or, The new-Jerusalem wherein its goodly light walls, gates, angels, and…The holy citie, or, The new-Jerusalem wherein its goodly light walls, gates, angels, and…
London, 1669 · 63k words
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A true and impartial narrative of some illegal and arbitrary proceedings
London, 1670 · 5.9k words
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A Confession of my Faith, And A Reason of my Practice: OR, With who, and who not, I can hold Church-fellowship, or the Communion of Saints. Showing, By diverse Arguments, that though I dare not Communicate with the open Profane, yet I can with those visible Saints that differ about WATER-BAPTISM. Wherein Is also discoursed whether that be the entering Ordinance into Fellowship, or no.I believed and therefore have I spoken.Psal. 116.10.London, Printed for Francis Smith, at the Elephant and Castle without Temple-bar. 1672.A Confession of my Faith, And A Reason of my Practice: OR, With who, and who not, I can hold Church-fellowship, or the Communion of Saints. Shewing, By diverse Arguments, that though I dare not Communicate with the open Prophane, yet I can with those visible Saints that differ about WATER-BAPTISM. Wherein Is also discoursed whether that be the entring Ordinance into Fellowship, or no.I believed and therefore have I spoken.Psal. 116.10.London, Printed for Francis Smith, at the Elephant and Castle without Temple-bar. 1672.Title page of A confession of my faith and a reason of my practice, London, 1672
A confession of my faith and a reason of my practice
London, 1672 · 23k words
A defence of the doctrine of justification, by faith in Jesus Christ
London, 1673 · 54k words
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Differences in judgment about water-baptism, no bar to communion, or, To communicate with saints,…Differences in judgment about vvater-baptism, no bar to communion, or, To communicate with saints,…
London, 1673 · 31k words
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Reprobation asserted, or, The doctrine of eternal election & reprobation promiscuously handled in eleven…
London, 1674 · 22k words
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Instruction for the ignorant being a salve to cure that great want of knowledge…Instruction for the ignorant being a salve to cure that great want of knowledg…
London, 1675 · 14k words
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Light for them that sit in darkness, or, A discourse of Jesus Christ, and…
London, 1675 · 46k words
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The strait gate, or, Great difficulty of going to Heaven plainly proving
London, 1676 · 27k words
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Come & welcome to Jesus Christ, or, A plain and profitable discourse upon the…
London, 1678 · 61k words
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The Pilgrim's Progress
London, 1678 · 47k words
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A treatise of the fear of God showing what it is, and how distinguished…A treatise of the fear of God shewing what it is, and how distinguished…
London, 1679 · 57k words
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The Life and Death of Mr. Badman
London, 1680 · 72k words
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A case of conscience resolved viz. whether, where a church of Christ is situate,…
London, 1683 · 15k words
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One thing is needful, or, Serious meditations upon the four last things, death, judgment…
London, 1683 · 16k words
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Title page of A caution to stir up to watch against sin. By J. Bunyan, London, 1684
A caution to stir up to watch against sin. By J. Bunyan
London, 1684 · 1.2k words
Title page of A holy life, the beauty of Christianity, or, An exhortation to Christians to be…, London, 1684
A holy life, the beauty of Christianity, or, An exhortation to Christians to be…
London, 1684 · 41k words
Seasonable counsel, or, Advice to sufferers
London, 1684 · 48k words
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Questions about the nature and perpetuity of the seventh-day Sabbath and proof that the…Questions about the nature and perpetunity of the seventh-day Sabbath and proof that the…
London, 1685 · 23k words
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The doctrine of the law and grace unfolded, or, A discourse touching the law…
London, 1685 · 87k words
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Title page of A book for boys and girls, or, Country rhymes for children, London, 1686
A book for boys and girls, or, Country rhymes for childrenA book for boys and girls, or, Country rhimes for children
London, 1686 · 16k words
A discourse of the building, nature, excellency, and government of the house of God…
London, 1688 · 11k words
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Solomon's temple spiritualized, or, Gospel-light fetched out of the temple at Jerusalem, to let…Solomon's temple spiritualiz'd, or, Gospel-light fetcht out of the temple at Jerusalem, to let…
London, 1688 · 47k words
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Taith neu siwrnai y pererin, tan rith neu Gyffelybiaeth Breuddwyd
1688 · 71k words
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The advocateship of Jesus Christ clearly explained, and largely improved, for the benefit of…
London, 1688 · 55k words
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The Barren Fig-tree: OR, The Doom & Downfall of the Fruitless Professor.Showing, That the Day of Grace may be past with him long before his Life is ended.The Signs also by which such miserable Mortals my be known.By JOHN BUNYAN. —who being dead, yet speaketh, Heb. 11. 4.To which is added, His Exhortation to Peace and Unity among all that fear God.LONDON; Printed for J. Robinson, at the Golden Lion in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1688.The Barren Fig-tree: OR, The Doom & Downfal of the Fruitless Professor.Shewing, That the Day of Grace may be past with him long before his Life is ended.The Signs also by which such miserable Mortals my be known.By JOHN BVNYAN. —who being dead, yet speaketh, Heb. 11. 4.To which is added, His Exhortation to Peace and Unity among all that fear God.LONDON; Printed for J. Robinson, at the Golden Lion in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1688.Title page of The barren fig tree, or, The doom and downfall of the fruitless professor showing…, London, 1688
The barren fig tree, or, The doom and downfall of the fruitless professor showing…The barren fig tree, or, The doom and downfall of the fruitless professor shewing…
London, 1688 · 36k words
Title page of The water of life, or, A discourse showing the richness and glory of the…, London, 1688
The water of life, or, A discourse showing the richness and glory of the…The water of life, or, A discourse shewing the richness and glory of the…
London, 1688 · 20k words
The work of Jesus Christ as an advocate clearly explained and largely improved for…
London, 1688 · 55k words
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The acceptable sacrifice, or, The excellency of a broken heart showing the nature, signs…The acceptable sacrifice, or, The excellency of a broken heart shewing the nature, signs…
London, 1689 · 35k words
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The Jerusalem-sinner saved, or, Good news for the vilest of men being a help…
London, 1689 · 38k words
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Title page of The greatness of the soul and unspeakableness of the loss thereof with the causes…, London, 1691
The greatness of the soul and unspeakableness of the loss thereof with the causes…
London, 1691 · 45k words
Taith y pererin, neu, siwrneu din o'r bid hwn i'r bid addaw dan gyffelybiaeth…Taith y pererin, neu, siwrneu dyn o'r byd hwn i'r byd addaw dan gyffelybiaeth…
1699 · 61k words
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Scriptural poems being several portions of Scripture digested into English verse /
London, 1700 · 22k words
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Come and Welcome TO Jesus Christ. Or, a Plain and Profitable DISCOURSE On John VI. Verse xxxvii. SHOWING, The Cause, Truth and Manner of the Coming of a Sinner to JESUS CHRIST; with his Happy Reception, and Blessed Entertainment.Written by JOHN BUNYAN, Author of the Pilgrim's Progress.And they shall come which were ready to Parish,Isaiah xxvii. 13.The Twelfth Edition.BOSTON, Reprinted, and are to be sold at the BIBLE in Cornhill. 1728.Come and Welcome TO Jesus Christ. Or, a Plain and Profitable DISCOURSE On John VI. Verse xxxvii. SHEWING, The Cause, Truth and Manner of the Coming of a Sinner to JESƲS CHRIST; with his Happy Reception, and Blessed Entertainment.Written by JOHN BƲNYAN, Author of the Pilgrim's Progress.And they shall come which were ready to Parish,Isaiah xxvii. 13.The Twelfth Edition.BOSTON, Reprinted, and are to be sold at the BIBLE in Cornhill. 1728.Title page of Come and welcome to Jesus Christ. Or, A plain and profitable discourse on John…, Boston, 1728
Come and welcome to Jesus Christ. Or, A plain and profitable discourse on John…
Boston, 1728 · 59k words
THE Jerusalem-Sinner Saved: OR, GOOD NEWS FOR THE Vilest of Men, Being a HELP for DESPAIRING SOULS: SHOWING That Jesus Christ would have Mercy in the First place offered to the BIGGEST SINNERS.The Eleventh Edition.In which is added, an Answer to those Grand Objections that lie in the ways of them that would believe: For the Comfort of those than fear they have sinned against the Holy GhostBy John Bunyan of Bedford.Boston: Printed for J. Edwards and H. Foster in Cornhill 1733.THE Jerusalem-Sinner Saved: OR, GOOD NEWS FOR THE Vilest of Men, Being a HELP for DESPAIRING SOULS: SHEWING That Jesus Christ would have Mercy in the First place offered to the BIGGEST SINNERS.The Eleventh Edition.In which is added, an Answer to those Grand Objections that lie in the ways of them that would believe: For the Comfort of those than fear they have sinned against the Holy GhostBy John Bunyan of Bedford.Boston: Printed for J. Edwards and H. Foster in Cornhill 1733.Title page of The Jerusalem-sinner saved: or, Good news for the vilest of men, being a help…, Boston, 1733
The Jerusalem-sinner saved: or, Good news for the vilest of men, being a help…
Boston, 1733 · 36k words

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