TIMOROUS AND MISTRUST Now, when he reached the top of the hill, two men came running to meet him—the name of one was Timorous, and the other Mistrust. Christian inquired of them, “Sirs, what is the matter? You are running the wrong way!” Timorous answered, “We were going to the Celestial City, but, the further … Read more
MR. BY-ENDS So I saw that quickly after they left the Fair, they overtook one who was ahead of them, whose name was By-ends. They said to him, “What country are you from, Sir—and how far do you intend to go this way?” He told them, that he came from the town of Fair-speech, and … Read more
VANITY FAIR Then I saw in my dream, that when Christian and Faithful had left the wilderness, they soon saw a town ahead of them named Vanity. At that town there is a fair called Vanity Fair, and it is kept open all the year long. It bears the name of Vanity Fair, because the … Read more
TALKATIVE Moreover, I saw in my dream, that as they went on, Faithful happened to look on one side, and saw a man whose name is Talkative, walking at a distance besides them—for in this place, there was room enough for them all to walk. He was a tall man, and somewhat better looking at … Read more
BATTLE WITH APOLLYON But now, in this Valley of Humiliation, poor Christian was grievously challenged. He had gone but a little way, before he spotted a foul fiend coming over the field to contend with him—his name was Apollyon. Then Christian began to be afraid, and to deliberate whether to go back or to stand … Read more
DOUBTING CASTLE Not far from the place where they slept—there was a castle called Doubting Castle—whose owner was Giant Despair. It was on his groundsthat the Pilgrims were now sleeping. Giant Despair, getting up early in the morning, and walking up and down in his fields—caught Christian and Hopeful asleep on his grounds. Then, with … Read more
CHRISTIAN MEETS WITH FAITHFUL Now, as Christian went on his way, he came to a little ascent, which was built on purpose, that Pilgrims might see ahead of them. Therefore, Christian went up—and looking forward, he saw Faithful ahead of him, on his journey. Then Christian cried aloud, “Ho! Ho! Wait for me, and I … Read more
BY-PATH MEADOW I saw, then, that they went on their way to a pleasant river, which King David called “the river of God”—but the apostle John called “the river of the water of life.” Now their way lay along the bank of the river. Here, therefore, Christian and his companion walked with great delight—they drank … Read more
THE HOUSE OF THE INTERPRETER Then Christian began to prepare himself for his journey. Good-will told him that when he had traveled some distance from the Gate—he would come to the House of the Interpreter, and knocking at the door, he would be shown some valuable lessons. (Editor’s note: Bunyan portrays the Interpreter, as an … Read more
THE CELESTIAL CITY Now, upon the bank of the river, on the other side—they saw the two Shining Men again, who were waiting for them. Therefore, having come out of the river, the Shining Men greeted them, saying, “We are ministering spirits, sent forth to serve those who are heirs of salvation!” Thus they went … Read more