and his life was spared twice in his early years, something he

believed God had done for a special purpose. In November

1660, when Bunyan arrived to preach in the little town of

Lower Samsell, he was informed that a warrant had been

issued for his arrest. Unwilling to denounce his Christian faith

and his calling to the ministry, he was imprisoned for twelve

years. Among the many writings he published during his

imprisonment are The Holy City, Grace Abounding to the Chief

of Sinners, and the most famous, The Pilgrim's Progress. After

his release, he continued to write and publish stirring works

that have endured through time. Among these classics are The

Holy War, Visions of Heaven and Hell, and Journey to Hell: The

Life and Death of Mr. Badman.