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They still persevered on in their journey by the straight way, and narrow path of pilgrims; occasionally meeting with difficulties and encouragement, till they arrived at the land of Beulah, where the sun shines night and day; and here they betook themselves to rest.
Now while they lay here there was a post came from the Celestial City, with a letter to Christianna: the contents were “Hail good woman! I bring thee good tidings that the master calleth for thee, and ⟨expecteth⟩ that thou shouldst stand in his presence within these ten days.”
Now the day drew on that Christiana must be gone. So the road was full of people to see her take her journey. So she came forth and entered the river with a beckon of farewell to those that follow her to the river side. The last words she was heard to say, were, “I come, Lord, to be with thee, and bless thee."
So her children and friends returned to their place; for those that waited for Christiana had carried her out of their sight. So she went and called and entered in at the gate with all the ceremonies of Joy that Christian had done be fore her.
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