Thou must, _lastly_, abhor his setting thy feet in the way that leadeth to death. For he to whom thou wast sent, _legality_ by name, is _the son of the bondwoman_: and this is mount _Sinai_, _which gendereth unto bondage_, and unto death eternal. He cannot free any man of his burthen: nor is it possible he should; for _by the works of the law shall no flesh living be justified_. After this _Evangelist_ called aloud to the heavens for the confirmation of what he had said. And there came words and fire out of the mountain. The words were these, _As many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them_. Now _Christian_ looked for nothing but death, and cried out with a bitter cry: nevertheless, turning to _Evangelist_, he said, “Sir, Is there any hope? May my sin be forgiven? May I yet go back, and enter in at that gate? Shall I not be sent away with shame?” Then _Evangelist_ said, “Thy sin is great; yet it may be forgiven; the man at the gate will let thee in: but take heed thou turn not aside again, _lest if his wrath be kindled, yea, but a little, thou perish from the way_.” So he went on with haste; neither spoke he to any by the way. He went as one treading on forbidden ground; and could not think himself safe, till he got into the way, out of which he had turned before. He then went on with all his might till he came to the gate; over which was written, _Knock, and it shall be opened unto you_. He knocked therefore more than once or twice. At last there came a grave person to the gate, named _Goodwill_, who asked, “Who was there?” _Christian._ Here is a poor burthened sinner. I come from the city of _destruction_, and am going to Mount _Zion_; and I understand I am to go thro’ this gate, if you are willing to let me in. I am willing with all my heart, said he, and with that he opened the gate. When _Christian_ was stepping in, the other pulled him suddenly. Then said _Christian_, What means that? He replied, a little way off is a strong castle, of which _Beelzebub_ is the captain; from whence he continually shoots at those who come to this gate, if haply they may die before they can enter in. Then said _Christian_, “I rejoice and tremble.” _Goodwill._ But who directed you hither? _Christian._ One named _Evangelist_, who said, that you would tell me what I must do. _Goodwill._ _An open door is set before thee, and no man can shut it._ But how is it thou art come alone? _Christian._ One of my neighbours came with me a little way; but then he was discouraged, and went back; and I also soon after turned aside, to go in the way of death. So that, had not _Evangelist_ met me again, I had never come hither. And O! what a favour is this to me, that I am suffered to enter here!