The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

SHEPHERDS: "Too far for any — except for those who shall get there
indeed."
CHRISTIAN: "Is the way safe or dangerous?"
SHEPHERDS: "The way is safe for those for whom it is meant to be safe.
The righteous walk in it — but transgressors stumble in it."
CHRISTIAN: "Is there any relief in this place, for Pilgrims who are
weary and faint?”
SHEPHERDS: "The Lord of these mountains has given us a charge to
show hospitality to strangers — therefore the refreshment of the place
is available for your welfare.”
I saw also in my dream, that when the Shepherds perceived that they
were Pilgrims, they questioned them, "Where did you come from? How
did you get into the way? By what means have you persevered in the
narrow way — for few of those who begin to come here, ever show their
face on these mountains." To all these questions, the Pilgrims answered
as they had done previously.
When the Shepherds heard their answers — they were pleased and
looked very lovingly upon them. They exclaimed, "Welcome to the
Delectable Mountains!"
The Shepherds, whose names were Knowledge, Experience, Watchful,
and Sincere — took them by the hand, brought them to their tents, and
bid them to partake of a meal which had been prepared.
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