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The Holy war, made by King Shaddai upon Diabolus, for the regaining of the metropolis of the world; or, the losing and taking again of the town of Mansoul by John Bunyan
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Second. When the elders and townsmen did not come to him, he would
send in much plenty of provision unto them; meat that came from
court, wine and bread that were prepared for his Father's table;
yea, such delicates would he send unto them, and therewith would so
cover their table, that whoever saw it confessed that the like
could not be seen in any kingdom.

Third. If Mansoul did not frequently visit him as he desired they
should, he would walk out to them, knock at their doors, and desire
entrance, that amity might be maintained betwixt them and him; if
they did hear and open to him, as commonly they would, if they were
at home, then would he renew his former love, and confirm it too
with some new tokens, and signs of continued favour.

And was it not now amazing to behold, that in that very place where
sometimes Diabolus had his abode, and entertained his Diabolonians
to the almost utter destruction of Mansoul, the Prince of princes
should sit eating and drinking with them, while all his mighty
captains, men of war, trumpeters, with the singing-men and singing-
women of his Father, stood round about to wait upon them! Now did
Mansoul's cup run over, now did her conduits run sweet wine, now
did she eat the finest of the wheat, and drink milk and honey out
of the rock! Now, she said, How great is his goodness! for since I
found favour in his eyes, how honourable have I been!

The blessed Prince did also ordain a new officer in the town, and a
goodly person he was; his name was Mr. God's-Peace: this man was
set over my Lord Willbewill, my Lord Mayor, Mr. Recorder, the
subordinate preacher, Mr. Mind, and over all the natives of the
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