--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Now while they were thus drawing towards…" description: "\"Now while they were thus drawing towards the gate, behold, a company of the heavenly host came to meet them; to whom it was said by the other two Shini..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c15/john-bunyan-1055_blessed_now-while-they-were-thus-drawing-towards_2633922.jpg" --- # Now while they were thus drawing towards the gate, behold… ![“Now while they were thus drawing towards the gate, behold, a company of the heavenly host came to meet them; to whom it was said by the other two Shining Ones, These are the men that have loved our Lord when they were in the world, and that have left all for his holy name; and he hath sent us to…” quote by John Bunyan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c15/john-bunyan-1055_blessed_now-while-they-were-thus-drawing-towards_2633922.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c15/john-bunyan-1055_blessed_now-while-they-were-thus-drawing-towards_2633922.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c15/john-bunyan-1055_blessed_now-while-they-were-thus-drawing-towards_2633922.jpg) > “Now while they were thus drawing towards the gate, behold, a company of the heavenly host came to meet them; to whom it was said by the other two Shining Ones, These are the men that have loved our Lord when they were in the world, and that have left all for his holy name; and he hath sent us to fetch them, and we have brought them thus far on their desired journey, that they may go in and look their Redeemer in the face with joy. Then the heavenly host gave a great shout, saying, 'Blessed are they that are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb.'” [John Bunyan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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. Heavenly hosts greet believers, inviting them to meet the Redeemer with joy. **In simple terms:** Believers are welcomed by heaven. Key Takeaway Embrace spiritual journey. Themes faith redemption joy Mood reverent hopeful Type religious inspirational When to use this quote - personal devotion - church services - spiritual reflection Key Concepts theology literature Questions to Reflect On - What does the marriage supper symbolize? - How does this inspire your faith? 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