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58 him Moses's rod; the hammer and nail with which Jael slew Sisera; the pitchers, trumpets, and lamps too, with which Gideon put to flight the armies of Midian Then they showed him the ox's goad wherewith Shamgar slew six hundred men. They-showed him also the jaw-bone with which Samson did such mighty feats: they showed him, moreover, the sling and stone with which David slew Goliath of Gath; and the sword also with which the Lord will kill the Man of Sin, in the day that he shall rise up to the prey. They showed him, besides, many excellent things, with which Christian was much delighted. This done, they went to their rest again.

Then I saw in my dream, that on the morrow he get up to go forwards, but they desired him to stay till the next day also; and then, said they, we will, if the day be clear, show you the Delectable Mountains; which they said, would yet further add to his comfort, because they were nearer the desired haven than the place where at present he was: so he cemented and stayed.

When the morning; was up, they had him to the top of the house, and bid him look south. So he did; end behold, at a great distance (Isa. xxxiii. 16, 17), he saw a most pleasant mountainous country, beautified with woods, vineyards, fruits of all sorts, flowers also, with springs and fountains, very delectable to behold. Then he asked the name the country. They said it was Immanuel's Land; and it is as common, said they, as this hill is, to and for all the pilgrims. And when thou comest there, from thence thou mayest see to the gate of the Celestial City, as the shepherds that live there will make appear.

Now he bethought himself of setting forward, and they were willing he should. But first, said they, let us go again into the armoury. So they did; and when he came there, they harnessed him from head to foot with what was of proof, lest perhaps he should meet with awaits in the way. He being therefore thus accoutred; walked out with his