The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

swords, shields, helmets, breastplates, all-prayer, and shoes that would
not wear out. Here was enough armor to equip as many men for the
service of their Lord, as there are stars in the Heaven.
They also showed him the weapons with which some of his servants
had done wonderful things. They showed him Moses' rod; the hammer
and nail which Jael slew Sisera with; the pitchers and trumpets with
which Gideon put the armies of Midian to flight. Then they showed him
the oxgoad with which Shamgar slew six hundred men. They showed
him, also, the jaw-bone with which Samson did such mighty feats. They
showed him, furthermore, the sling and stone which David slew
Goliath with. They showed him, moreover, many excellent things, with
which Christian was much delighted. After that, they went to their
chambers to rest again.
Then I saw in my dream, that on the morrow, Christian got up to
resume his journey — but the others wished for him to stay until the
next day. They said that they will, if the day is clear, show him the
Delectable Mountains — which would further add to his comfort, as
they were nearer his desired haven. So he consented and stayed.
When the morning came, they took him up to the top of the palace, and
told him to look south. So he did, and behold, at a great distance, he saw
a most pleasant mountainous country, beautified with woods,
vineyards, fruits of all sorts, flowers, along with springs and fountains
— all very delectable to feast one's eyes.
Then he asked the name of the country. They said that it was
Immanuel's Land, and it is common for all Pilgrims to go there.
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