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230 commanded to open the Gate; That the righteous Nation, ſaid he, that keepeth Truth may enter in.

Now I ſaw in my Dream, that theſe two men went in at the Gate; and Joe, as they entered, they were transfigured, and they had Raiment put on that ſhone like Gold. There was alſo that met them with Harps and Crowns,and gave them to them; the Harp to praiſe withall, and the Crowns in token of honour; Then I heard in my Dream that all the Bells in the City Rang for joy: and that it was ſaid unto them, Enter ye into the joy of your Lord. I alſo heard the men themſelves, that they ſang with a loud voice, ſaying, Bleſſing, Honour, Glory and Power, be to him that ſitteth upon the Throne, and to the Lamb for ever and ever.

Now juſt as the Gates were opened to let in the men, I looked in after them; and behold, the City ſhone like the Sun, the Streets alvo were paved with Gold,and in them walked many men, with Crowns on their heads, Palms in their hands, and golden Harps to ſing praiſes withall.

There were alſo of them that had wings,