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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1065

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 Having traveled thus for many days, at last they came within sight of Mansoul; the which, when they saw, the captains could for their hearts do no less than for a while bewail the condition of the town, for they quickly saw how that it was prostrate to the will of Diabolus, and to his ways and designs. Well, to be short, the captains came up before the town,…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1064

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 [CHAPTER IV.] [CONTENTS:—Shaddai sends an army of forty thousand to reduce Mansoul, under the direction of four captains, Boanerges, Conviction, Judgment, and Execution, who address the inhabitants with great energy, but to little purpose—Diabolus, Incredulity, Ill-pause, and others, interfere to prevent submission—Prejudice defends Ear-gate with a guard of…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1063.

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 Then said Diabolus again, ‘It is in vain for us to hope for quarter, for this King knows not how to show it: true, perhaps, he at his first sitting down before us will talk of, and pretend to, mercy, that thereby, with the more ease, and less trouble, he may again make himself the master of Mansoul. Whatever, therefore, he shall say, believe not one syllable…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1062.

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 Nor could these lords, high captains, and princes be content to keep this news at court, yea, before the records thereof were perfected, themselves came down and told it in Universe. At last it came to the ears, as I said, of Diabolus, to his no little discontent. For you must think it would perplex him to hear of such a design against him; well, but after a…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1061.

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 [CHAPTER III.] [CONTENTS:—Information of the revolution carried to the court of King Shaddai—His great resentment of the rebellion—His gracious intention of restoring Mansoul—Some intimations of this published—Care of Diabolus to suppress them—His artifices to secure the town, and prevent its return to Shaddai.] Now you may well think, that long before…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1060.

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 The Lord Will-be-will also had a deputy under him, and his name was Mr. Affection; one that was also greatly debauched in his principles, and answerable thereto in his life (Rom 1:25). He was wholly given to the flesh, and therefore they called him Vile-affection. Now there was he, and one Carnal-lust, the daughter of Mr. Mind (like to like, quoth the devil…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1059

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 Wherefore, sometimes, when Mansoul did use to be frightened with the thundering voice of the Recorder that was, and when they did tell Diabolus of it, he would answer that what the old gentleman said was neither of love to him nor pity to them, but of a foolish fondness that he had to be prating; and so would hush, still, and put all to quiet again. And that…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1058

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 [CHAPTER II.] [CONTENTS:—Diabolus takes possession of the castle—The Lord Mayor, Mr. Understanding, is deposed, and a wall is built before his house, to darken it—Mr. Conscience, the Recorder, is put out of office and becomes very obnoxious both to Diabolus and to the inhabitants. My Lord Will-be-will, heartily espousing the cause of Diabolus, is made the…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1057

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 Diab. Diabolus then, as if he had been a lamb, began his oration, and said; Gentlemen of the famous town of Mansoul, I am, as you may perceive, no far dweller from you, but near, and one that is bound by the King to do you my homage, and what service I can; wherefore, that I may be faithful to myself, and to you, I have somewhat of concern to impart unto…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1056

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 Wand yet, now, they being thus cast out of all place of trust, profit, and honour, and also knowing that they had lost their prince’s favour for ever, being banished his courts, and cast down to the horrible pits, you may be sure they would now add to their former pride what malice and rage against Shaddai, and against his Son, they could. Wherefore, roving…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1055

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 A RELATION OF THE HOLY WAR [CHAPTER I.] [CONTENTS:—The original beauty and splendour of the town of Mansoul, while under the dominion of Shaddai—Its noble castle described—Its five gates—The perfection of its inhabitants—The origin of Diabolus—His pride and fall—Revenge meditated—A council of war held to deliberate on the best means of seducing the town of…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1054

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 TO THE READER, ‘I have used similitudes.’—Hosea 12:10. ‘Tis strange to me that they who love to tellThings done of old, yea, and that do excelTheir equals in historiology,Speak not of Mansoul’s wars, but let them lieDead, like old fables, or such worthless things,That to the reader no advantage brings:When men, let them make what they will their own,Till…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1053

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 ABOUT THE EDITOR Part 4 ‘I have used similitudes.’—Hosea 12:10. The storming of Leicester took place in the night and furnished Bunyan, who was an eyewitness, with a correct notion of raising the standard, beleaguering the city, and forcing the gates, and a lively view of the desolations he describes. Awful as is his account of the sacking of Mansoul, with…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1052

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 ABOUT THE EDITOR Part 3 ‘I have used similitudes.’—Hosea 12:10. The heart at first trembles lest punishment should be justly poured out upon her for treason, but it becomes the throne of its lawful King; and instead of God’s anger, his pardon and blessings are proclaimed, and Mansoul is filled with joy, happiness, and glory. Reader, can you call to mind…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1051

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 ABOUT THE EDITOR Part 2 ‘I have used similitudes.’—Hosea 12:10. A remarkable verse describes his state before conversion— ‘When Mansoul trampled upon things divine,And wallowed in filth as doth a swine;When she betook herself unto her arms,Fought her Emmanuel, despis’d his charms,Then I was there, and did rejoice to seeDiabolus and Mansoul so…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE HOLY WAR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. 1050

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 ABOUT THE EDITOR Part 1 ‘I have used similitudes.’—Hosea 12:10. London: Printed for Dorman Newman, at the King’s Arms in the Poultry; and Benjamin Alsop, at the Angel and Bible in the Poultry, 1682. Bunyan’s account of the Holy War is indeed an extraordinary book, manifesting a degree of genius, research, and spiritual knowledge, exceeding even that…

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Works of John Bunyan: THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS FROM THIS WORLD TO THAT WHICH IS TO COME. SIMILITUDE OF A DREAM. THE 2nd PART. 1049

by Thomas Sadler, oil on canvas, 1684 When the time came for them to depart, they went to the brink of the river. The last words of Mr. Despondency were, Farewell night, welcome day. His daughter went through the river singing, but none could understand what she said. Then it came to pass, a while after, that there was a post in the town that inquired for Mr. Honest. So he came to his house…

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