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...I am for going on, and venturing my eternal state with…

“...I am for going on, and venturing my eternal state with Christ, whether I have comfort here or no; if God doth not come in, thought I, I will leap off the ladder even blindfold into eternity, sink or swim, come heaven, come hell; Lord Jesus, if thou wilt catch me, do; if not, I will venture for…” quote by John Bunyan
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““...I am for going on, and venturing my eternal state with Christ, whether I have comfort here or no; if God doth not come in, thought I, I will leap off the ladder even blindfold into eternity, sink or swim, come heaven, come hell; Lord Jesus, if thou wilt catch me, do; if not, I will venture for thy name.””

John Bunyan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A declaration of unwavering faith, willing to face any unknown afterlife for Christ, regardless of present comfort or fear.

In simple terms: Bold faith beyond earthly safety.

Key Takeaway

Faith transcends fear of the unknown.

Themes

faith courage afterlife trust sacrifice

Mood

determined reverent hopeful

Type

testimonial spiritual declaration

When to use this quote

  • preaching to believers
  • personal prayer
  • spiritual crisis
  • missionary work

Key Concepts

eternal destiny divine reliance

Practical Applications

  • inspiring sermons
  • personal devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to trust God without evidence?
  • How does this resolve affect daily decisions?
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