The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

Many, therefore, who later came to that place, read the warning and
escaped the danger.
THE DELECTABLE MOUNTAINS
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Christian and Hopeful then went on until they came to the Delectable
Mountains, which belong to the Lord of that hill of which we have
spoken of before. So they went up to the mountains to behold the
gardens, the orchards, the vineyards and the fountains of water.
There they also washed themselves — and freely drank and ate from the
vineyards.
Now on the tops of these mountains, there were shepherds feeding
their flocks while they stood by the highway side. The Pilgrims
therefore went to them, and leaning upon their staffs — as is common
with weary Pilgrims, when they stand to talk with any along the way —
they asked, "Whose Delectable Mountains are these? And whose are
these sheep which feed upon them?"
SHEPHERDS: "These mountains are Immanuel's Land, and they are
within sight of His City. The sheep are His also — for He laid down His
life for them."
CHRISTIAN: "Is this the way to the Celestial City?"
SHEPHERDS: "Yes, this is the right way.”
CHRISTIAN: "How far is it to the City?
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