I also
sought to hide myself, but I
could not, for the man that sat upon the cloud still kept his
eye upon me; my sins also came into my mind; and my conscience
did accuse me on every side. Upon this I awaked from my sleep.
Chr. But what is it that made you so afraid of this sight?
Man. Why, I thought that the day of judgment was come, and that
I was not ready for it: but this frighted me most, that the
angels gathered up several, and left me behind; also the pit of
hell opened her mouth just where I stood. My conscience, too,
afflicted me; and, as I thought, the Judge had always his eye
upon me, shewing indignation in his countenance.
Then said the Interpreter to Christian, Hast thou considered all
these things?
Chr. Yes, and they put me in hope and fear.
Inter. Well, keep all things so in thy mind that they may be as
a goad in thy sides, to prick thee forward in the way thou must
go. Then Christian began to gird up his loins, and to address
himself to his journey. Then said the Interpreter, The Comforter
be always with thee, good Christian, to guide thee in the way
that leads to the City.
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