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How ready is heaven to those that pray!

How ready is heaven to those that pray!

Ben Jonson
Prayer, Heaven, Praying
Ben Jonson (2014). “Ben Jonson: Four Plays”, p.160, A&C Black

Many might go to heaven with half the labour they go to hell, if they would venture their industry the right way.

Ben Jonson
Heaven, Half, Venture
Ben Jonson (1838). “The Works of Ben Jonson”, p.743

Heaven prepares good men with crosses; but no ill can happen to a good man.

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Men, Heaven, Good Man
Ben Jonson (1838). “The Works of Ben Jonson”, p.741

Whosoever loves not picture is injurious to truth, and all the wisdom of poetry. Picture is the invention of heaven, the most ancient and most akin to nature. It is itself a silent work, and always one and the same habit.

Ben Jonson
Heaven, Ancient, Silent
Ben Jonson, William Gifford (1816). “The Works: In 9 Volumes. ... containing Underwoods, translations, &c. Discoveries. English grammar. Jonsonus viribus”, p.206

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