So, in
process of time, Christian got up to the gate. Now, over the gate
there was written, `Knock, and it shall be opened unto you.' [Matt
7:8]
{60} "He that will enter in must first without
Stand knocking at the Gate, nor need he doubt
That is A KNOCKER but to enter in;
For God can love him, and forgive his sin."
He knocked, therefore, more than once or twice, saying --
"May I now enter here? Will he within
Open to sorry me, though I have been
An undeserving rebel? Then shall I
Not fail to sing his lasting praise on high."
At last there came a grave person to the gate, named Good-will, who
asked who was there? and whence he came? and what he would have?
{61} CHR. Here is a poor burdened sinner. I come from the City of
Destruction, but am going to Mount Zion, that I may be delivered
from the wrath to come. I would therefore, Sir, since I am informed
that by this gate is the way thither, know if you are willing to
let me in?
GOOD-WILL. I am willing with all my heart, said he; and with that
he opened the gate.
{62} So when Christian was stepping in, the other gave him a
pull. Then said Christian, What means that? The other told him.
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