♦“Shadom” replaced with “Shadow”As they walked in this land, they rejoiced evermore; yea, with joy unspeakable and full of glory. And drawing near to the city, they had a more perfect view thereof. It was built of pearls and precious stones, and the streets were paved with gold. So thatChristianwith desire fell sick; nor indeed wasHopefulmuch better. Insomuch that they were constrained to cry out,Feed me with apples, stay me with flagons; for I am sick of love.When they were strengthened a little, they went on their way, and came nearer and nearer; where were orchards, vineyards and gardens. The gardener stood in the way, and leading them into the vineyard, bid them refresh themselves with the fruit. He also shewed them here the King’s walks and arbours, where they delighted to be; and here they tarried and slept.So I saw that when they awoke, they addressed themselves to go up to the city; but the reflection of the sun (for the city was pure gold) was so extremely glorious, that they were not able to behold it with open face; but only thro’ a glass. And as they went on there met them two men in raiment shining like gold; also their faces shone as the light.These asked the pilgrims, Whence they came? Where they had lodged? What difficulties♦and dangers, and what comforts they had found in the way? To all which they answered briefly. Then said they, “You have but two difficulties more, and you enter into the city.”♦duplicate word “and” removedChristianthen and his companion asked them to go with them; they said, “We will; but you must enter in by your own faith.” So I saw in my dream that they went on together till they came in sight of the gate.Now I saw there was a deep river between them and the gate, and there was no bridge over it: at the sight of this the pilgrims stopt; but the men said, “You must go through or you cannot come to the gate.”*They enquired, if there were no other way to the gate: To which they answered, “Yes; but there hath not any save two,EnochandElijah, trod that path since the foundation of the world.” Then they asked, if the waters were all of a depth? They said, “No: but we cannothelp you in this case; for you will find them either shallower or deeper, according to your faith.”Then they went in; butChristianbegan to sink, and cried out to his friend,I sink in the deep waters: the billows go over my head, all the waves go over me.*Then saidHopeful, “Be of good cheer, my brother, I feel the bottom, and it is good.” Oh, my friend, saidChristian,The sorrows of death have compassed me round about. I shall notsee the land that floweth with milk and honey. And with that a great darkness and horror fell upon him, so that he could not see before him; also he lost in a great measure, his senses, so that he could not remember any of the refreshments or deliverances that he had met with before in the way of his pilgrimage. But all the words that he spake, still tended to discover the anguish of his spirit, and his fear that he should die in the river, and never enter into the gate. Here also the sins that he had committed, both before and after he was a pilgrim, were brought all together to his remembrance, and terrified him afresh. He was also troubled with the apparition of evil spirits, as if they would have torn him in pieces; so thatHopefulhere had much ado to keep his brother’s head above water; yea, sometimes he sunk; and then in awhile rose up again half dead: however, he still endeavouredto comfort him, saying, “I see the gate, and men standing to receive us.” “’Tis you, saidChristian, whom they stand to receive; I am as a dead man, out of mind. Surely, if I was right, he would now arise to help me. But for my sins I am brought into this snare, and now God hath forgotten me.” “Not so, saidHopeful; but he trieth thy faith as with fire.”Then I saw thatChristianwas in a muse, and immediatelyHopefulsaid, “Be of good cheer; thy faith hath saved thee. Jesus Christ maketh thee whole.”And with thatChristianbroke out with a loud voice, “I see him, I see him again!” And he tells me,When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee. Then he presently found ground to stand on, and the rest of the water was but shallow, till they came to land. Upon the bank they saw the two shining men again, who there waited for them; and as soon as they were come out of the water, they saluted them saying,We are ministring spirits, sent forth to minister to the heirs of salvation. Thus they went along towards the gate. Now the city stood on a mighty hill, but the pilgrims went up the hill with ease, having left their mortal garments behind them in the river. Though therefore the foundation on which the city wasbuilt, was higher than the clouds, they mounted up with speed, through the regions of the air, flying as upon the wings of the wind.The talk they had mean while with the shining ones was concerning the glory of the place. There, said they, with the innumerable company of angels, are the spirits of just men made perfect. There is the paradise of God, wherein you will see thetree of life, and eat of the fruits thereof. You shall be cloathed with light and immortality as with a garment. All tears will be wiped from your eyes, and you will know no more pain, or sorrow, or death; for the former things are past away. You are now going toAbraham,Isaac, andJacob, to the patriarchs and prophets, to the righteous men of all ages, whom God in their generationstook away from the evil to come; and that are now resting upon their beds, each one walking in his righteousness.They asked, and what are we to do when we are there? It was answered, “You are there to receive the comforts of all your toils that are past, and to have joy for all your sorrow. You are to reap what you have sown, even the fruit of all your prayers and tears, and works, and sufferings. And there you will enjoy the perpetual sight of the Holy One; yea, you shallsee him as he is: and shall love, and praise, and serve him, and magnify his name all the days of eternity.”“And when the Son of Man shall come in his glory, you shall come with him in the clouds of heaven; you shall sit with him in the seat of judgment, when he passeth sentence on all the workers of iniquity. Also, when he shall return to the throne of his Majesty on high, you shall go up too, with the sound of the trump, and drink of those rivers of pleasure, which flow at his right-hand for evermore.”Now, while they were thus drawing near the gate, behold a company of the heavenly host came out to meet them; to whom their conductors said, “These are the men that have loved our Lord while they were in the world, and that have left all for his sake; and we have brought them hither, that they may go and see their Redeemer’s face with joy.” Then the heavenly host gave a great shout, saying,Blessed are they that are called to the marriage-supper of the Lamb.They then compassed them round on every side, some having trumpets in their hands, and continually sounding as they went, and praising Him that liveth for ever and ever. In the mean time both their looks and gestures shewed how welcomeChristianandHopefulwere.Now when they were come up to the gate, they saw writ over it in letters of gold,Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and enter in through the gates into the city.Then the shining ones called to them within the gate, saying, “These are come from the city ofDestruction, through the love they bear to our King.” They then gave in their certificates, which they had received at the beginning. These were carried to the King, who immediately sent, and commanded to open the gate, thatthe righteous nation, said he,that keepeth the truth, may enter in.Now I saw in my dream, that these two men went in at the gate, and lo! as they entered they were transfigured, and their raiment was glittering, and white as snow. There were also given to them golden harps, wherewith to praise him that sat upon the throne, and the Lamb that liveth for evermore. It was then said to them,Well done, good and faithful servants, enter ye into the joy of your Lord.Just thenIgnorancecame to the river-side, and got over with little difficulty: for oneVain-hope, a ferryman happening to be there, carried him over in his boat. So he ascended the hill, and coming up to the gate, immediately began to knock. He was asked by them that were within, “Whence do you come? and what would you have?” He answered, “I have eat and drank in the presence of the King, and he hath taught in our streets.” They asked again,“Have you any certificate?” But he answered never a word. So they told the King, whocommanded, and they bound him hand and foot, and took him up and carried him through the air, to the door that I saw on the side of the hill, and cast him in there. Then I saw that there was a way to hell, even from the gates of heaven. So I awoke.
♦“Shadom” replaced with “Shadow”
♦“Shadom” replaced with “Shadow”
♦“Shadom” replaced with “Shadow”
As they walked in this land, they rejoiced evermore; yea, with joy unspeakable and full of glory. And drawing near to the city, they had a more perfect view thereof. It was built of pearls and precious stones, and the streets were paved with gold. So thatChristianwith desire fell sick; nor indeed wasHopefulmuch better. Insomuch that they were constrained to cry out,Feed me with apples, stay me with flagons; for I am sick of love.
When they were strengthened a little, they went on their way, and came nearer and nearer; where were orchards, vineyards and gardens. The gardener stood in the way, and leading them into the vineyard, bid them refresh themselves with the fruit. He also shewed them here the King’s walks and arbours, where they delighted to be; and here they tarried and slept.
So I saw that when they awoke, they addressed themselves to go up to the city; but the reflection of the sun (for the city was pure gold) was so extremely glorious, that they were not able to behold it with open face; but only thro’ a glass. And as they went on there met them two men in raiment shining like gold; also their faces shone as the light.
These asked the pilgrims, Whence they came? Where they had lodged? What difficulties♦and dangers, and what comforts they had found in the way? To all which they answered briefly. Then said they, “You have but two difficulties more, and you enter into the city.”
♦duplicate word “and” removed
♦duplicate word “and” removed
♦duplicate word “and” removed
Christianthen and his companion asked them to go with them; they said, “We will; but you must enter in by your own faith.” So I saw in my dream that they went on together till they came in sight of the gate.
Now I saw there was a deep river between them and the gate, and there was no bridge over it: at the sight of this the pilgrims stopt; but the men said, “You must go through or you cannot come to the gate.”
*They enquired, if there were no other way to the gate: To which they answered, “Yes; but there hath not any save two,EnochandElijah, trod that path since the foundation of the world.” Then they asked, if the waters were all of a depth? They said, “No: but we cannothelp you in this case; for you will find them either shallower or deeper, according to your faith.”
Then they went in; butChristianbegan to sink, and cried out to his friend,I sink in the deep waters: the billows go over my head, all the waves go over me.
*Then saidHopeful, “Be of good cheer, my brother, I feel the bottom, and it is good.” Oh, my friend, saidChristian,The sorrows of death have compassed me round about. I shall notsee the land that floweth with milk and honey. And with that a great darkness and horror fell upon him, so that he could not see before him; also he lost in a great measure, his senses, so that he could not remember any of the refreshments or deliverances that he had met with before in the way of his pilgrimage. But all the words that he spake, still tended to discover the anguish of his spirit, and his fear that he should die in the river, and never enter into the gate. Here also the sins that he had committed, both before and after he was a pilgrim, were brought all together to his remembrance, and terrified him afresh. He was also troubled with the apparition of evil spirits, as if they would have torn him in pieces; so thatHopefulhere had much ado to keep his brother’s head above water; yea, sometimes he sunk; and then in awhile rose up again half dead: however, he still endeavouredto comfort him, saying, “I see the gate, and men standing to receive us.” “’Tis you, saidChristian, whom they stand to receive; I am as a dead man, out of mind. Surely, if I was right, he would now arise to help me. But for my sins I am brought into this snare, and now God hath forgotten me.” “Not so, saidHopeful; but he trieth thy faith as with fire.”
Then I saw thatChristianwas in a muse, and immediatelyHopefulsaid, “Be of good cheer; thy faith hath saved thee. Jesus Christ maketh thee whole.”
And with thatChristianbroke out with a loud voice, “I see him, I see him again!” And he tells me,When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee. Then he presently found ground to stand on, and the rest of the water was but shallow, till they came to land. Upon the bank they saw the two shining men again, who there waited for them; and as soon as they were come out of the water, they saluted them saying,We are ministring spirits, sent forth to minister to the heirs of salvation. Thus they went along towards the gate. Now the city stood on a mighty hill, but the pilgrims went up the hill with ease, having left their mortal garments behind them in the river. Though therefore the foundation on which the city wasbuilt, was higher than the clouds, they mounted up with speed, through the regions of the air, flying as upon the wings of the wind.
The talk they had mean while with the shining ones was concerning the glory of the place. There, said they, with the innumerable company of angels, are the spirits of just men made perfect. There is the paradise of God, wherein you will see thetree of life, and eat of the fruits thereof. You shall be cloathed with light and immortality as with a garment. All tears will be wiped from your eyes, and you will know no more pain, or sorrow, or death; for the former things are past away. You are now going toAbraham,Isaac, andJacob, to the patriarchs and prophets, to the righteous men of all ages, whom God in their generationstook away from the evil to come; and that are now resting upon their beds, each one walking in his righteousness.
They asked, and what are we to do when we are there? It was answered, “You are there to receive the comforts of all your toils that are past, and to have joy for all your sorrow. You are to reap what you have sown, even the fruit of all your prayers and tears, and works, and sufferings. And there you will enjoy the perpetual sight of the Holy One; yea, you shallsee him as he is: and shall love, and praise, and serve him, and magnify his name all the days of eternity.”
“And when the Son of Man shall come in his glory, you shall come with him in the clouds of heaven; you shall sit with him in the seat of judgment, when he passeth sentence on all the workers of iniquity. Also, when he shall return to the throne of his Majesty on high, you shall go up too, with the sound of the trump, and drink of those rivers of pleasure, which flow at his right-hand for evermore.”
Now, while they were thus drawing near the gate, behold a company of the heavenly host came out to meet them; to whom their conductors said, “These are the men that have loved our Lord while they were in the world, and that have left all for his sake; and we have brought them hither, that they may go and see their Redeemer’s face with joy.” Then the heavenly host gave a great shout, saying,Blessed are they that are called to the marriage-supper of the Lamb.
They then compassed them round on every side, some having trumpets in their hands, and continually sounding as they went, and praising Him that liveth for ever and ever. In the mean time both their looks and gestures shewed how welcomeChristianandHopefulwere.
Now when they were come up to the gate, they saw writ over it in letters of gold,Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and enter in through the gates into the city.
Then the shining ones called to them within the gate, saying, “These are come from the city ofDestruction, through the love they bear to our King.” They then gave in their certificates, which they had received at the beginning. These were carried to the King, who immediately sent, and commanded to open the gate, thatthe righteous nation, said he,that keepeth the truth, may enter in.
Now I saw in my dream, that these two men went in at the gate, and lo! as they entered they were transfigured, and their raiment was glittering, and white as snow. There were also given to them golden harps, wherewith to praise him that sat upon the throne, and the Lamb that liveth for evermore. It was then said to them,Well done, good and faithful servants, enter ye into the joy of your Lord.
Just thenIgnorancecame to the river-side, and got over with little difficulty: for oneVain-hope, a ferryman happening to be there, carried him over in his boat. So he ascended the hill, and coming up to the gate, immediately began to knock. He was asked by them that were within, “Whence do you come? and what would you have?” He answered, “I have eat and drank in the presence of the King, and he hath taught in our streets.” They asked again,“Have you any certificate?” But he answered never a word. So they told the King, whocommanded, and they bound him hand and foot, and took him up and carried him through the air, to the door that I saw on the side of the hill, and cast him in there. Then I saw that there was a way to hell, even from the gates of heaven. So I awoke.