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Bible Quote by John Bunyan

“I would say to my soul, O my soul, this is not the place of despair; this is not the time to despair in. As long as mine eyes can find a promise in the Bible, as long as there is a moment left me of breath or life in this world, so long will I wait or look for mercy, so long will I fight against…” quote by John Bunyan
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“I would say to my soul, O my soul, this is not the place of despair; this is not the time to despair in. As long as mine eyes can find a promise in the Bible, as long as there is a moment left me of breath or life in this world, so long will I wait or look for mercy, so long will I fight against unbelief and despair.”

John Bunyan

About This Quote

Source Book: The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan, 1678

The speaker vows to reject despair, clinging to hope and faith as long as life endures, seeking mercy and fighting doubt.

In simple terms: Hold onto hope and faith despite hardship.

Key Takeaway

Persist in faith and seek mercy.

Themes

faith hope resilience spirituality perseverance

Mood

determined reflective hopeful

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • illness
  • loss
  • spiritual doubt
  • life challenges

Key Concepts

theology existential struggle inner dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels your hope in dark times?
  • How can you act on faith when despair arises?
A Different Perspective

Faith alone may not resolve practical hardships without support.

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