He was a tall man,
and something more comely at a distance than at hand. To this
man Faithful addressed himself in this manner: --
Faith. Friend, whither away? Are you going to the heavenly
country?
Talk. I am going to the same place.
Faith. That is well; then I hope we may have your good company.
Talk. With a very good will will I be your companion.
Faith. Come on, then, and let us go together, and let us spend
our time in discoursing of things that are profitable.
Talk. To talk of things that are good, to me is very acceptable,
with you or with any other; and I am glad that I have met with
those that incline to so good a work; for, to speak the truth,
there are but few that care thus to spend their time, (as they
are in their travels,) but choose much rather to be speaking of
things to no profit; and this hath been a trouble for me.
Faith. That is indeed a thing to be lamented; for what things so
worthy of the use of the tongue and mouth of men on earth as are
the things of the God of heaven?
Talk.
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