{Verse 337}

By GitCitadel Publishing January 17, 2026
A book by John Bunyan about his journey to the Celestial City.
{Verse 337}

HOPE. I acknowledge myself in a fault, and had I been here alone I had by sleeping run the danger of death. I see it is true that the wise man saith, Two are better than one. Hitherto hath thy company been my mercy, and thou shalt have a good reward for thy labour. [Eccl. 9:9]

CHR. Now then, said Christian, to prevent drowsiness in this place, let us fall into good discourse.

HOPE. With all my heart, said the other.

CHR. Where shall we begin?

HOPE. Where God began with us. But do you begin, if you please.

CHR. I will sing you first this song:--

When saints do sleepy grow, let them come hither,

 And hear how these two pilgrims talk together:

 Yea, let them learn of them, in any wise,

 Thus to keep ope their drowsy slumb'ring eyes.

 Saints' fellowship, if it be managed well,

 Keeps them awake, and that in spite of hell.

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