Ocupation: Writer
Life: November 28, 1628 - August 31, 1688
Birthday: November 28
Death: August 31
Then said he, ’I am going to my Father’s; and though with great difficulty I am got hither, yet now I do not repent me of all the trouble I have been at to arrive where I am. My sword I give to him that shall succeed me in my pilgrimage, and my courage and skill to him that can get it. My marks and scars I carry with me, to be a witness for me that I have fought His battles who now will be my rewarder.’.... So he passed over, and all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side.
source: 'The Pilgrim's Progress' (1684) pt. 2 (Mr Valiant-for-Truth)
topic: Father, Skills, Giving, Pilgrims Progress