The Pilgrim's Plight

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Evangelist lifted his head, and looked afar off, “I see Mercy approaching, and he carries your burden on his back.” The man said, “I hear, Sir. Can thou perhaps explain the weight on my shoulders? For I fear for my safety, even as Faith says `Push on'.” Then Evangelist answered and said, “Your Question shall be spoken but shortly, for I have faith that Mercy shall arrive with an answer.” For a short while, Evangelist exhorted me to have faith, and to prevail against the forces arrayed against my Salvation. We were still conversing, when an elderly Mercy arrived. His face was shining and a beautifully elegant Crown of Life was on his head. The man was so astonished on this vision, that he fell to the ground. Evangelist exclaimed, “An Elder! I am undone! To what do we have this pleasure Sir?” while struggling through his words; for an Evangelist, a thing that happens not oft. Then the Elder answered, “I have carried the souls of your friend's wife and children here. I see that you have made it through the terrible pass of Merciless men where you gave up Mercy in order to ...

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