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 endeavoured to set before you as the conclusion of the whole matter.—

"Then I saw in my dream, that on the morrow he got up to go forwards, but they desired him to stay till the next day also; and then, said they, we will, &hellip; if the day be clear, &hellip; shew you the Delectable Mountains; which, said they, would further add to his comfort, &hellip; because they were nearer to the desired haven than where at present he was &hellip; So he consented and staid. When the morning was up, they had him to the top of the house, and bid him look south. So he did, and behold, &hellip; at a great distance, &hellip; 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 of the country. They said it was &hellip; 'Immanuel's Land;' &hellip; and it is as common, said they, as this hill is to and for all the pilgrims. And when thou comest there, &hellip; from thence thou mayest see to the gate of the Celestial City, &hellip; as the shepherds that live there will make appear."