The pilgrim's progress, from this world to that which is to come . opinions of others, that, let a man beever so godly, yet, if he jumps not with them in all things, they thrust him quite outof their company. Save. That is bad; but we read of some that are righteous overmuch, and suchmens rigidness prevails with them to judge and condemn all but themselves. But, Ipray, what and how many were the things wherein you differed ? By. Why, they, after their headstrong manner, conclude that it is their duty to rushon their journey all weathers; and I am for waiting for wind and tide. They are forhaza
The pilgrim's progress, from this world to that which is to come . opinions of others, that, let a man beever so godly, yet, if he jumps not with them in all things, they thrust him quite outof their company. Save. That is bad; but we read of some that are righteous overmuch, and suchmens rigidness prevails with them to judge and condemn all but themselves. But, Ipray, what and how many were the things wherein you differed ? By. Why, they, after their headstrong manner, conclude that it is their duty to rushon their journey all weathers; and I am for waiting for wind and tide. They are forhazarding all for God at a clap; and I am for taking all advantages to secure my lifeand estate. They are for holding their notions, though all other men be against them;but I am for religion in what, and so far as, the times and my safety will bear are for Religion when in rags and contempt; but I am for him when he walksin his golden slippers, in the sunshine, and with applause. Hold. Ay, and hold you there still, good Mr. By-ends; for, for my part, I can. 120 THE PILGRIMS PROGRESS. count him but a fool, that, having the liberty to keep what he has, shall be so unwiseas to lose it. Let us be wise as serpents. It is best to make hay while the sun see how the bee lieth still all winter, and bestirs her only when she can haveprofit and pleasure. God sends sometimes rain and sometimes sunshine; if they besuch fools to go through the first, yet let us be content to take fair weather along withus. For my part, I like that religion best that will stand with the security of Godsgood blessings unto us; for who can imagine, that is ruled by his reason, since God hasbestowed upon us the good things of this life, but that He would have us keep themfor His sake ? Abraham and Solomon grew rich in religion ; and Job says that agood man should lay up gold as dust; but he must not be such as the men before us,if they be as you have described them. Save. I think that we are all
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