Read the Introduction by Rev. Robert Maguire, D. D.

Mr. Wet-Eyes

He delivered the third petition, with Mr. Desires-Awake, from conquered Mansoul to Immanuel.[3]

"In these delineations of “the spirit of prayer,” Bunyan displays a marvelous insight into the spirit of man, in his progressive stages of alarm, conviction, and repentance. Here is a beautiful and striking description of the soul in an advanced state of spiritual awakening. Poor in spirit, humbled in the dust, suffused with tears, wholly distrustful of self, and yet able to “speak well to a petition;” crying for mercy, life, pardon, and peace."[2]
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1. Rev. George Burder, Explanatory, Experimental and Practical Notes. The Holy War. By John Bunyan. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication, [Pref. 1803.]
2. Rev. Robert Maguire, Annotations. The Holy War. By John Bunyan. London: Cassell, Petter and Galpin, c1866.
3. John Bunyan, The Holy War.
4. Charlie Doe, my own comments.