<p>'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom' and 'a fountain of life'—the foundation on which all wisdom rests as well as the source from whence it emanates. Upon a principle so vastly important all the subtle malignity of Satan has been directed if possible to mislead the very elect; while the ungodly and impenitent fall under his devices. To the mind enlightened by Divine truth the difference between a filial fear of offending God and the dread of punishment is very plain. Still by the devil's sophistry some of the most pious Christians have been puzzled and bewildered. Bunyan was not ignorant of Satan's devices and he has roused the energies of his powerful mind guided by Divine truth to render this important doctrine so clear and easy to be understood that the believer may not err.</p>
