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	'''The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come''' is an 1678 [[Christianity\|Christian]] [[wikipedia:allegory\|allegory]] written by [[John Bunyan]]. Additional information about the book, historical impact, and more can be found in the [[The Pilgrim's Progress (article)]].		'''The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come''' is a 1678 [[Christianity\|Christian]] [[wikipedia:allegory\|allegory]] written by [[John Bunyan]]. Additional information about the book, historical impact, and more can be found in the [[The Pilgrim's Progress (article)]].

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 I saw also, that he looked this way and that way—as if he wanted to run. Yet he stood still, because, as I perceived, he could not tell which way to go. I looked then, and saw a man named Evangelist coming towards him, who asked, "Why are you crying out?" He answered, "Sir, I realize, by the Book in my hand—that I am condemned to die, and after that to come to judgment. And I find that I am not willing to do the first—nor able to do the second."
-Then Evangelist said, attended with so many troubles?" "Why are you not willing to die—since this life is The man answered, "Because I fear that this burden upon my back will sink me lower than the grave—and I shall fall into Hell! And, Sir, if I am not fit to die—then I am sure that I am not fit to go to judgment, and from thence to execution! My thoughts about these things make me cry out!"
+Then Evangelist said, "Why are you not willing to die—since this life is attended with so many troubles?" The man answered, "Because I fear that this burden upon my back will sink me lower than the grave—and I shall fall into Hell! And, Sir, if I am not fit to die—then I am sure that I am not fit to go to judgment, and from thence to execution! My thoughts about these things make me cry out!"
 Then Evangelist said, "If this is your condition, why do you stand still?"
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 The man therefore, reading it, looked very sincerely upon Evangelist, and asked, "Where must I flee?"
-Then Evangelist, pointing with his finger over a very wide field, said, you see yonder narrow-gate?"
+Then Evangelist, pointing with his finger over a very wide field, said, "Do you see yonder narrow-gate?"
 "The man answered, "No."
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 ==Chapter 2: Obstinate and Pliable==
-The neighbors also came out to see him run. As he ran—some mocked, others threatened, and some cried after him to return. Among those who did so, were two who were resolved to fetch him back by force. The name of the one was Obstinate—and the name of the other was Pliable. Now by this time, the man had gone a good distance away from them; but they were resolved to pursue him—and in a little while, they caught up with him. Then the man said, "Neighbors, why have you come?" They answered, "To persuade you to go back with us!" But he said, "That cannot be! You dwell in the City of Destruction, the place where I also was born. I see that, sooner or later, dying there—we will sink lower than the grave—into a place which burns with fire and brimstone! Think, good neighbors, and come along with me!" "What!" said Obstinate, "and leave our friends and our comforts behind us?" "Yes," said Christian, for that was his name, "because all that you shall forsake, is not worthy to be compared with a little of what I am seeking to enjoy. And if you will go along with me, and persevere—you shall fare as well as I myself. For there, where I am going, is more than enough—and to spare. Come along—and see that my words are true!" "What are the things which you seek," asked Obstinate, leaving all the world to find them?" "since you are Christian answered, "I am seeking an inheritance which can never perish, spoil or fade—safe and reserved in Heaven—to be bestowed, at the appointed time—on those who diligently seek it. Read it so, if you will— here in my Book!" "Nonsense!" cried Obstinate, with us—or not?" "Away with your Book! Will you go back "No, not I!" said Christian, and will not turn back!" "Because I have put my hand to the plough— "Come, then, neighbor Pliable," said Obstinate, "let us go home without him. There are too many of these silly fools—who, when they get a crazy thought in their head—are wiser in their own eyes, than seven men who can think reasonably!" "Do not revile him," said Pliable, "if what Christian says is true—then the things which he follows after, are better than ours—and my heart is inclined to go with him!" "What!" bellowed Obstinate, "More fools still! Take my word—and go back with me. Who knows where such a foolish fellow will lead you? Come back! Come back—and be wise!" "No!" said Christian, "rather come along with me, Obstinate! We will receive such things as I spoke of—and many more indescribable blessings besides. If you do not believe me—then read here in my Book! These truths are all confirmed by the blood of Him who wrote it!" "Well, neighbor Obstinate," said Pliable, good man—and to cast in my lot with him." "I intend to go along with this Then Pliable turned to Christian and asked, glorious place?" "Do you know the way to this Christian replied, "I have been directed by a man whose name is Evangelist, to hasten to the narrow-gate ahead of us—where we shall receive instructions about the Way." "Come then, good Christian—let us be going!" said Pliable. Then they began to travel along together. "And I will go back to my place!" said Obstinate. to such misled foolish fellows!" "I will be no companion Now I saw in my dream, that Obstinate went back—and Christian and Pliable went along towards the narrow-gate, conversing together. "Neighbor Pliable," said Christian, "I am glad you were persuaded to go along with me. Had Obstinate but felt what I have felt—of the powers and terrors of unseen realities—he would not have so easily turned back." Pliable replied, "Tell me further, Christian—what are these glorious things—and how are they to be enjoyed?" "I can better understand them with my mind—than speak of them with my tongue!" said Christian. "But since you are desirous to know—I will describe them to you, from my Book." "And do you think that the words of your Book are really true?" asked Pliable. "Yes, absolutely—for it was written by Him who cannot lie!" answered Christian. "What are these glorious things of which you speak?" questioned Pliable. "There is an eternal kingdom, and everlasting life—to be given to us, where we will dwell forever!" replied Christian. "And what else is there?" asked Pliable. "We will be given crowns of glory, and garments which shine like the sun!" "This is wonderful!" exclaimed Pliable. "And what else will there be?" "There will be no more crying, nor sorrow—for He who reigns over that place, will wipe all tears from our eyes!" responded Christian. "And what company shall we have there?" Pliable inquired. Christian answered, "There we shall be with Seraphim and Cherubim, creatures which will dazzle your eyes to look upon! There, also, you shall meet with thousands, and tens of thousands—who have gone ahead of us to that Place. They are all loving and holy—each one fully accepted by God—and standing in His presence. In a word—there we shall dwell with all the redeemed people of God, having golden crowns and golden harps! We shall also see those who—for the love which they bore to the Savior— were cut in pieces, burned in the flames, eaten by beasts, or drowned in the seas. They are all perfect, and clothed with immortality!" "Just hearing of this, is enough to ravish one's heart!" said Pliable. are these things to be enjoyed—and how can we obtain them?" "How Christian responded, "The Lord, the Governor of that country, has recorded in His Book—that if we are truly willing to have it—He will bestow it upon us freely." "Well, my good companion," said Pliable, "I am thrilled to hear of these things! Come—let us quicken our pace!" "I cannot go so fast as I would," answered Christian, "because of this burden which is on my back!
+The neighbors also came out to see him run. As he ran—some mocked, others threatened, and some cried after him to return. Among those who did so, were two who were resolved to fetch him back by force. The name of the one was Obstinate—and the name of the other was Pliable. Now by this time, the man had gone a good distance away from them; but they were resolved to pursue him—and in a little while, they caught up with him.
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 ==Chapter 1: The City of Destruction==
-As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I came upon a certain place, where there was a den—and I laid down in that place to sleep. And as I slept, I dreamed a dream. I dreamed, and, behold—I saw a man clothed with rags, standing with his face turned away from his own house, with a Book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back. I looked, and saw him open the Book, and read therein; and as he read, he wept and trembled! And not being able to contain himself any longer—he broke out with a lamentable cry, saying, "What shall I do?" In this plight, therefore, he went home, and restrained himself as long as he could—so that his wife and children would not notice his great distress. But he could not be silent for long, because his trouble only increased. Therefore at length, he spoke his mind to his wife and children —and thus he began to talk to them: "O my dear wife, and you, my dear children—I am undone, because of this burden which lies heavily upon me! Moreover, I am certainly informed, that this city of ours will be burned with fire from Heaven! In that fearful catastrophe, both myself, with you, my wife, and you, my sweet babes—shall come to miserable ruin—unless some way of escape can be found, whereby we may be delivered. "At this, his family was greatly bewildered—not that they believed what he had said to them was true—but because they thought that his mind had become deranged. Therefore, as it was drawing towards night, and hoping that sleep might settle his brains—with all haste they put him to bed. But the night was as troublesome to him as the day—and instead of sleeping, he spent it in sighs and tears! When the morning came—they inquired how he felt. He told them, "Worse and worse!" He then commenced to talk to them again —but they began to be hardened. They also thought to drive away his derangement, by harsh and cruel conduct toward him. Sometimes they would deride him, sometimes they would chide him, and sometimes they would simply ignore him. Therefore he began to withdraw himself to his room to pray for, and pity them—and also to comfort his own misery. He would also walk solitarily in the fields—sometimes reading, and sometimes praying. And thus for several days, he spent his time in this manner. Now I saw in my dream, while he was walking in the fields, that he was reading in his Book—as was his habit. Being greatly distressed in his mind as he read—he burst out, as he had done before, crying, "What shall I do to be saved?" I saw also, that he looked this way and that way—as if he wanted to run. Yet he stood still, because, as I perceived, he could not tell which way to go. I looked then, and saw a man named Evangelist coming towards him, who asked, "Why are you crying out?" He answered, "Sir, I realize, by the Book in my hand—that I am condemned to die, and after that to come to judgment. And I find that I am not willing to do the first—nor able to do the second." Then Evangelist said, attended with so many troubles?" "Why are you not willing to die—since this life is The man answered, "Because I fear that this burden upon my back will sink me lower than the grave—and I shall fall into Hell! And, Sir, if I am not fit to die—then I am sure that I am not fit to go to judgment, and from thence to execution! My thoughts about these things make me cry out!" Then Evangelist said, "If this is your condition, why do you stand still?" He answered, "Because I do not know where to go!" Then Evangelist gave him a parchment scroll—on which was written, "Flee from the wrath to come!" The man therefore, reading it, looked very sincerely upon Evangelist, and asked, "Where must I flee?" Then Evangelist, pointing with his finger over a very wide field, said, you see yonder narrow-gate?" "Do The man answered, "No." Evangelist replied, "Do you see yonder shining light?" He said, "I think I do." Then Evangelist said, "Keep that light in your eye, and go directly to it— and then you shall see the gate; at which—when you knock—you shall be told what you must do." So I saw in my dream, that the man began to run. Now, he had not run far from his own door—before his wife and children, seeing him depart, began to shout after him to return. But the man put his fingers in his ears, and ran on, crying, "Life! life! Eternal life!" So he did not look behind him—but fled towards the middle of the plain.
+As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I came upon a certain place, where there was a den—and I laid down in that place to sleep. And as I slept, I dreamed a dream. I dreamed, and, behold—I saw a man clothed with rags, standing with his face turned away from his own house, with a Book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back. I looked, and saw him open the Book, and read therein; and as he read, he wept and trembled! And not being able to contain himself any longer—he broke out with a lamentable cry, saying, "What shall I do?"
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	'''The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come'=' is an 1678 [[Christianity\|Christian]] [[wikipedia:allegory\|allegory]] written by [[John Bunyan]]. Additional information about the book in the [[The Pilgrim's Progress (article)]].		'''The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come''' is an 1678 [[Christianity\|Christian]] [[wikipedia:allegory\|allegory]] written by [[John Bunyan]]. Additional information about the book in the [[The Pilgrim's Progress (article)]].

	==Introduction==		==Introduction==

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	'''The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come'' is an 1678 [[Christianity\|Christian]] [[wikipedia:allegory\|allegory]] written by [[John Bunyan]]. Additional information about the book in the [[The Pilgrim's Progress (article)]].		'''The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come'=' is an 1678 [[Christianity\|Christian]] [[wikipedia:allegory\|allegory]] written by [[John Bunyan]]. Additional information about the book in the [[The Pilgrim's Progress (article)]].

	==Introduction==		==Introduction==

	<blockquote>"Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims—abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul." (1 Peter 2:11)		<blockquote>
			"Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims—abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul." (1 Peter 2:11)

	"These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth." (Hebrews 11:13)		"These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth." (Hebrews 11:13)
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	==Chapter 1: Obstinate and Pliable==		==Chapter 1: Obstinate and Pliable==
	~~OBSTINATE AND PLIABLE~~ The neighbors also came out to see him run. As he ran—some mocked, others threatened, and some cried after him to return. Among those who did so, were two who were resolved to fetch him back by force. The name of the one was Obstinate—and the name of the other was Pliable. Now by this time, the man had gone a good distance away from them; but they were resolved to pursue him—and in a little while, they caught up with him. Then the man said, "Neighbors, why have you come?" They answered, "To persuade you to go back with us!" But he said, "That cannot be! You dwell in the City of Destruction, the place where I also was born. I see that, sooner or later, dying there—we will sink lower than the grave—into a place which burns with fire and brimstone! Think, good neighbors, and come along with me!" "What!" said Obstinate, "and leave our friends and our comforts behind us?" "Yes, " said Christian, for that was his name, "because all that you shall forsake, is not worthy to be compared with a little of what I am seeking to enjoy. And if you will go along with me, and persevere—you shall fare as well as I myself. For there, where I am going, is more than enough—and to spare. Come along—and see that my words are true!" "What are the things which you seek, " asked Obstinate, leaving all the world to find them?" "since you are Christian answered, "I am seeking an inheritance which can never perish, spoil or fade—safe and reserved in Heaven—to be bestowed, at the appointed time—on those who diligently seek it. Read it so, if you will— here in my Book!" "Nonsense!" cried Obstinate, with us—or not?" "Away with your Book! Will you go back "No, not I!" said Christian, and will not turn back!" "Because I have put my hand to the plough— "Come, then, neighbor Pliable, " said Obstinate, "let us go home without him. There are too many of these silly fools—who, when they get a crazy thought in their head—are wiser in their own eyes, than seven men who can think reasonably!" "Do not revile him, " said Pliable, "if what Christian says is true—then the things which he follows after, are better than ours—and my heart is inclined to go with him!" "What!" bellowed Obstinate, "More fools still! Take my word—and go back with me. Who knows where such a foolish fellow will lead you? Come back! Come back—and be wise!" "No!" said Christian, "rather come along with me, Obstinate! We will receive such things as I spoke of—and many more indescribable blessings besides. If you do not believe me—then read here in my Book! These truths are all confirmed by the blood of Him who wrote it!" "Well, neighbor Obstinate, " said Pliable, good man—and to cast in my lot with him. " "I intend to go along with this Then Pliable turned to Christian and asked, glorious place?" "Do you know the way to this Christian replied, "I have been directed by a man whose name is Evangelist, to hasten to the narrow-gate ahead of us—where we shall receive instructions about the Way. " "Come then, good Christian—let us be going!" said Pliable. Then they began to travel along together. "And I will go back to my place!" said Obstinate. to such misled foolish fellows!" "I will be no companion Now I saw in my dream, that Obstinate went back—and Christian and Pliable went along towards the narrow-gate, conversing together. "Neighbor Pliable, " said Christian, "I am glad you were persuaded to go along with me. Had Obstinate but felt what I have felt—of the powers and terrors of unseen realities—he would not have so easily turned back. " Pliable replied, "Tell me further, Christian—what are these glorious things—and how are they to be enjoyed?" "I can better understand them with my mind—than speak of them with my tongue!" said Christian. "But since you are desirous to know—I will describe them to you, from my Book. " "And do you think that the words of your Book are really true?" asked Pliable. "Yes, absolutely—for it was written by Him who cannot lie!" answered Christian. "What are these glorious things of which you speak?" questioned Pliable. "There is an eternal kingdom, and everlasting life—to be given to us, where we will dwell forever!" replied Christian. "And what else is there?" asked Pliable. "We will be given crowns of glory, and garments which shine like the sun!" "This is wonderful!" exclaimed Pliable. "And what else will there be?" "There will be no more crying, nor sorrow—for He who reigns over that place, will wipe all tears from our eyes!" responded Christian. "And what company shall we have there?" Pliable inquired. Christian answered, "There we shall be with Seraphim and Cherubim, creatures which will dazzle your eyes to look upon! There, also, you shall meet with thousands, and tens of thousands—who have gone ahead of us to that Place. They are all loving and holy—each one fully accepted by God—and standing in His presence. In a word—there we shall dwell with all the redeemed people of God, having golden crowns and golden harps! We shall also see those who—for the love which they bore to the Savior— were cut in pieces, burned in the flames, eaten by beasts, or drowned in the seas. They are all perfect, and clothed with immortality!" "Just hearing of this, is enough to ravish one's heart!" said Pliable. are these things to be enjoyed—and how can we obtain them?" "How Christian responded, "The Lord, the Governor of that country, has recorded in His Book—that if we are truly willing to have it—He will bestow it upon us freely. " "Well, my good companion, " said Pliable, "I am thrilled to hear of these things! Come—let us quicken our pace!" "I cannot go so fast as I would," answered Christian, "because of this burden which is on my back!		The neighbors also came out to see him run. As he ran—some mocked, others threatened, and some cried after him to return. Among those who did so, were two who were resolved to fetch him back by force. The name of the one was Obstinate—and the name of the other was Pliable. Now by this time, the man had gone a good distance away from them; but they were resolved to pursue him—and in a little while, they caught up with him. Then the man said, "Neighbors, why have you come?" They answered, "To persuade you to go back with us!" But he said, "That cannot be! You dwell in the City of Destruction, the place where I also was born. I see that, sooner or later, dying there—we will sink lower than the grave—into a place which burns with fire and brimstone! Think, good neighbors, and come along with me!" "What!" said Obstinate, "and leave our friends and our comforts behind us?" "Yes, " said Christian, for that was his name, "because all that you shall forsake, is not worthy to be compared with a little of what I am seeking to enjoy. And if you will go along with me, and persevere—you shall fare as well as I myself. For there, where I am going, is more than enough—and to spare. Come along—and see that my words are true!" "What are the things which you seek, " asked Obstinate, leaving all the world to find them?" "since you are Christian answered, "I am seeking an inheritance which can never perish, spoil or fade—safe and reserved in Heaven—to be bestowed, at the appointed time—on those who diligently seek it. Read it so, if you will— here in my Book!" "Nonsense!" cried Obstinate, with us—or not?" "Away with your Book! Will you go back "No, not I!" said Christian, and will not turn back!" "Because I have put my hand to the plough— "Come, then, neighbor Pliable, " said Obstinate, "let us go home without him. There are too many of these silly fools—who, when they get a crazy thought in their head—are wiser in their own eyes, than seven men who can think reasonably!" "Do not revile him, " said Pliable, "if what Christian says is true—then the things which he follows after, are better than ours—and my heart is inclined to go with him!" "What!" bellowed Obstinate, "More fools still! Take my word—and go back with me. Who knows where such a foolish fellow will lead you? Come back! Come back—and be wise!" "No!" said Christian, "rather come along with me, Obstinate! We will receive such things as I spoke of—and many more indescribable blessings besides. If you do not believe me—then read here in my Book! These truths are all confirmed by the blood of Him who wrote it!" "Well, neighbor Obstinate, " said Pliable, good man—and to cast in my lot with him. " "I intend to go along with this Then Pliable turned to Christian and asked, glorious place?" "Do you know the way to this Christian replied, "I have been directed by a man whose name is Evangelist, to hasten to the narrow-gate ahead of us—where we shall receive instructions about the Way. " "Come then, good Christian—let us be going!" said Pliable. Then they began to travel along together. "And I will go back to my place!" said Obstinate. to such misled foolish fellows!" "I will be no companion Now I saw in my dream, that Obstinate went back—and Christian and Pliable went along towards the narrow-gate, conversing together. "Neighbor Pliable, " said Christian, "I am glad you were persuaded to go along with me. Had Obstinate but felt what I have felt—of the powers and terrors of unseen realities—he would not have so easily turned back. " Pliable replied, "Tell me further, Christian—what are these glorious things—and how are they to be enjoyed?" "I can better understand them with my mind—than speak of them with my tongue!" said Christian. "But since you are desirous to know—I will describe them to you, from my Book. " "And do you think that the words of your Book are really true?" asked Pliable. "Yes, absolutely—for it was written by Him who cannot lie!" answered Christian. "What are these glorious things of which you speak?" questioned Pliable. "There is an eternal kingdom, and everlasting life—to be given to us, where we will dwell forever!" replied Christian. "And what else is there?" asked Pliable. "We will be given crowns of glory, and garments which shine like the sun!" "This is wonderful!" exclaimed Pliable. "And what else will there be?" "There will be no more crying, nor sorrow—for He who reigns over that place, will wipe all tears from our eyes!" responded Christian. "And what company shall we have there?" Pliable inquired. Christian answered, "There we shall be with Seraphim and Cherubim, creatures which will dazzle your eyes to look upon! There, also, you shall meet with thousands, and tens of thousands—who have gone ahead of us to that Place. They are all loving and holy—each one fully accepted by God—and standing in His presence. In a word—there we shall dwell with all the redeemed people of God, having golden crowns and golden harps! We shall also see those who—for the love which they bore to the Savior— were cut in pieces, burned in the flames, eaten by beasts, or drowned in the seas. They are all perfect, and clothed with immortality!" "Just hearing of this, is enough to ravish one's heart!" said Pliable. are these things to be enjoyed—and how can we obtain them?" "How Christian responded, "The Lord, the Governor of that country, has recorded in His Book—that if we are truly willing to have it—He will bestow it upon us freely. " "Well, my good companion, " said Pliable, "I am thrilled to hear of these things! Come—let us quicken our pace!" "I cannot go so fast as I would," answered Christian, "because of this burden which is on my back!

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	==Chapter 4: The Narrow Gate==		==Chapter 4: The Narrow Gate==
	~~THE NARROW-GATE~~ So, in process of time, Christian arrived at the narrow-gate. Now, over the gate there was written, "Knock, and it shall be opened unto you. " He knocked, therefore, several times, saying, "May I now enter here— though I have been an undeserving wretch? If so, I shall sing His everlasting praise!" At last, a serious person came to the gate, named Good-will, and asked who was there—from whence he came—and what he wanted. Christian responded, "I am a poor burdened sinner, coming from the City of Destruction. I am going to the Celestial City, that I may be saved from the wrath to come. I have been informed Sir, that the way to the Celestial City is through this gate. Are you willing to let me enter?" Good-will replied, opened the gate. "I am willing with all my heart!" And with this, he As Christian was stepping in, Good-will gave him a sudden yank. Surprised, Christian asked, "Why did you do that!" Good-will then explained, "A short distance from this gate, there is a strong castle erected, of which Beelzebub is the prince. From there, both he and his minions shoot arrows at those who come up to this gate— hoping to kill them before they can enter in!" Then Christian said, "I both rejoice and tremble!" When Christian was safely inside, the man at the narrow-gate asked him who had directed him there. "Evangelist directed me to come here and knock—as I did, " said Christian, "and that you, Sir, would then tell me what I must do. " "An open door is set before you—and no man can shut it!" responded Good-will. "I am now beginning to reap the benefits of my hazardous journey!" replied Christian. "But how is it that you came alone?" asked Good-will. "Because none of my neighbors saw their danger—as I saw mine, " answered Christian. "Did any of them know of your coming?" inquired Good-will. Christian replied, "Yes! My wife and children saw me at first, and called after me to come back. Also, some of my neighbors stood crying and calling for me to return; but I put my fingers in my ears—and so I started on my journey. " "But did none of them follow you—to attempt to persuade you to turn back?" asked Good-will. "Yes!" replied Christian, "both Obstinate and Pliable tried to turn me back; but when they saw that they could not prevail, Obstinate railed at me, and went back alone. But Pliable came with me for a little way." "But why did Pliable not come all the way here with you?" questioned Good-will. Christian explained, "Indeed, he did come with me—until we came to the Swamp of Despond, into which we suddenly fell! At that, Pliable became so discouraged, that he would not venture with me any further. Being thus disheartened, he got out of the swamp on the side nearest to his own house—and he told me I could possess the heavenly country alone! So he went his way, following after Obstinate—and I continued traveling to this narrow-gate. " Then Good-will said, "Alas, poor Pliable! Is Celestial Glory of so small a value to him—that he does not count it worth running the hazard of a few difficulties to obtain it?" Christian then said, "I have stated the truth concerning Pliable; but if I would also tell all the truth about myself—it would reveal that there is no difference between us! It is true that he went back to his own house—but I had also turned aside into the way of destruction, being persuaded by the worldly arguments of Mr. Worldly-wiseman." "Oh! That deceiver would have you seek ease from your burden at the hands of Mr. Legality! Both of them are liars and cheats! And did you take his counsel?" asked Good-will. "Yes, as far as I dared!" confessed Christian, "I went to find Mr. Legality, until I thought that the mountain on the way to his house would fall upon my head! So I was forced to stop!" "That mountain has been the death of many—and will be the death of many more! It is fortunate that you escaped without being dashed to pieces!" exclaimed Good-will. Christian answered, "Truly, I do not know what would have become of me —had not Evangelist found me in my sad plight! But it was of God's mercy that he came to me—otherwise I would never have arrived at this narrow-gate. But now I am here safe—even I, who certainly am more fit to have died under that mountain, than to have arrived safely here. O! what a choice favor is this!" Good-will then said, "We refuse entrance to no sincere Pilgrim, notwithstanding all the wickedness they have done before they arrive here. Therefore my friend, come with me, and I will teach you about the way in which you must go. Look ahead of you—do you see that narrow way? That is the way you must go. It was built by the patriarchs, prophets, Christ and His Apostles; and is as straight as can be. This is the only way you must go!" "But, " inquired Christian, a Pilgrim may lose his way?" "Are there no turnings nor windings, by which "Yes, there are many side paths which intersect with the narrow way—but they are crooked and wide. This is how you may distinguish the right from the wrong—only the right path is straight and narrow!" Then I saw in my dream, that Christian further asked if Good-will could help him remove the burden which was upon his back; for he could not remove it without help. Good-will told him, "Be content to bear your burden until you come to the place of deliverance; for there it will fall from your back all by itself."		So, in process of time, Christian arrived at the narrow-gate. Now, over the gate there was written, "Knock, and it shall be opened unto you. " He knocked, therefore, several times, saying, "May I now enter here— though I have been an undeserving wretch? If so, I shall sing His everlasting praise!" At last, a serious person came to the gate, named Good-will, and asked who was there—from whence he came—and what he wanted. Christian responded, "I am a poor burdened sinner, coming from the City of Destruction. I am going to the Celestial City, that I may be saved from the wrath to come. I have been informed Sir, that the way to the Celestial City is through this gate. Are you willing to let me enter?" Good-will replied, opened the gate. "I am willing with all my heart!" And with this, he As Christian was stepping in, Good-will gave him a sudden yank. Surprised, Christian asked, "Why did you do that!" Good-will then explained, "A short distance from this gate, there is a strong castle erected, of which Beelzebub is the prince. From there, both he and his minions shoot arrows at those who come up to this gate— hoping to kill them before they can enter in!" Then Christian said, "I both rejoice and tremble!" When Christian was safely inside, the man at the narrow-gate asked him who had directed him there. "Evangelist directed me to come here and knock—as I did, " said Christian, "and that you, Sir, would then tell me what I must do. " "An open door is set before you—and no man can shut it!" responded Good-will. "I am now beginning to reap the benefits of my hazardous journey!" replied Christian. "But how is it that you came alone?" asked Good-will. "Because none of my neighbors saw their danger—as I saw mine, " answered Christian. "Did any of them know of your coming?" inquired Good-will. Christian replied, "Yes! My wife and children saw me at first, and called after me to come back. Also, some of my neighbors stood crying and calling for me to return; but I put my fingers in my ears—and so I started on my journey. " "But did none of them follow you—to attempt to persuade you to turn back?" asked Good-will. "Yes!" replied Christian, "both Obstinate and Pliable tried to turn me back; but when they saw that they could not prevail, Obstinate railed at me, and went back alone. But Pliable came with me for a little way." "But why did Pliable not come all the way here with you?" questioned Good-will. Christian explained, "Indeed, he did come with me—until we came to the Swamp of Despond, into which we suddenly fell! At that, Pliable became so discouraged, that he would not venture with me any further. Being thus disheartened, he got out of the swamp on the side nearest to his own house—and he told me I could possess the heavenly country alone! So he went his way, following after Obstinate—and I continued traveling to this narrow-gate. " Then Good-will said, "Alas, poor Pliable! Is Celestial Glory of so small a value to him—that he does not count it worth running the hazard of a few difficulties to obtain it?" Christian then said, "I have stated the truth concerning Pliable; but if I would also tell all the truth about myself—it would reveal that there is no difference between us! It is true that he went back to his own house—but I had also turned aside into the way of destruction, being persuaded by the worldly arguments of Mr. Worldly-wiseman." "Oh! That deceiver would have you seek ease from your burden at the hands of Mr. Legality! Both of them are liars and cheats! And did you take his counsel?" asked Good-will. "Yes, as far as I dared!" confessed Christian, "I went to find Mr. Legality, until I thought that the mountain on the way to his house would fall upon my head! So I was forced to stop!" "That mountain has been the death of many—and will be the death of many more! It is fortunate that you escaped without being dashed to pieces!" exclaimed Good-will. Christian answered, "Truly, I do not know what would have become of me —had not Evangelist found me in my sad plight! But it was of God's mercy that he came to me—otherwise I would never have arrived at this narrow-gate. But now I am here safe—even I, who certainly am more fit to have died under that mountain, than to have arrived safely here. O! what a choice favor is this!" Good-will then said, "We refuse entrance to no sincere Pilgrim, notwithstanding all the wickedness they have done before they arrive here. Therefore my friend, come with me, and I will teach you about the way in which you must go. Look ahead of you—do you see that narrow way? That is the way you must go. It was built by the patriarchs, prophets, Christ and His Apostles; and is as straight as can be. This is the only way you must go!" "But, " inquired Christian, a Pilgrim may lose his way?" "Are there no turnings nor windings, by which "Yes, there are many side paths which intersect with the narrow way—but they are crooked and wide. This is how you may distinguish the right from the wrong—only the right path is straight and narrow!" Then I saw in my dream, that Christian further asked if Good-will could help him remove the burden which was upon his back; for he could not remove it without help. Good-will told him, "Be content to bear your burden until you come to the place of deliverance; for there it will fall from your back all by itself."

	==Chapter 5: The House of the Interpreter==		==Chapter 5: The House of the Interpreter==