Elizabeth Payson PrentissOur course heavenward is like the plan of the zealous pilgrim of old, who for every three steps forward, took one backward.
About This Quote
When Pilgrim John Bunyan wrote, “Our course heavenward is like the plan of the zealous pilgrim of old, who for every three steps forward, took one backward.” he was referring to the religious struggles Bunyan faced and how he kept moving forward despite his setbacks and failures. He was a man of great faith and perseverance and did not give up on his journey to heaven.
Source: Stepping Heavenward
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