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

Mr. Diligence

"When the Will of the renewed man is seconded by diligence in search and action, all is well for the soul’s health and well-being. Something like Mr. PRYWELL is this trusty servant of the sanctified Will, Mr. DILIGENCE. He goes up and down, and to and fro, in the soul, searching out the lurking power of evil. Bunyan means by this to lay repeated honor on the principle of self-examination. It is well for the soul when it is thus watchful and diligent, and prompt in giving information; and when the Will is strong and resolute to act upon the information given."[2]
Compiled by Charles J. Doe
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Sources


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.