
In this stirring early‑modern sermon, the author launches a powerful meditation on Christ’s command to spread repentance, beginning with the troubled city of Jerusalem. He paints a vivid portrait of the holy capital, once the pinnacle of divine favor, now mired in hypocrisy, superstition, and moral decay. The vivid language draws listeners into the tension between the city’s glorious past and its present spiritual blindness.
From that stark setting, the work turns to the urgent task set before the apostles: to proclaim the gospel to a world that has turned its back on true worship. The author weaves scriptural references with keen observations, urging believers to confront complacency and to carry the message of redemption beyond the city’s walls. Listeners will find a compelling call to faith that resonates with anyone grappling with the challenge of speaking truth in a hostile culture.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (187K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2002-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1628–1688
Best known for writing The Pilgrim’s Progress, this 17th-century English preacher turned his own hard years into one of the most enduring works in religious literature. His plain, vivid style helped make difficult spiritual ideas feel immediate and human.
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