And serve the Lord with fear."

They next came to the place where Christian's load had been lost
in the tomb. Here they made a pause, and gave thanks to Him who
laid down His life to save theirs. So now they went up the hill,
which was so steep that the toil made Christiana pant for breath.

How can we doubt, said she, that they who love rest more than
their souls would choose some way on which they could go with
more ease than this?

Then Mercy said, Come what may, I must rest for a while.

And James, who was the least of the boys, gave way to tears.

Come, Come! said Great-heart, sit not down here; for there is a
seat near us put there by the Prince. With this he took the young
child by the hand, and led him to it; and they were all glad to
sit down, and to be out of the heat of the sun's rays.

Then said Mercy: How sweet is rest to them that work! And how
good is the Prince to place this seat here that such as we may
rest! Of this spot I have heard much, but let us take heed that
we sleep not, for that once cost poor Christian dear.

Then said Mr. Great-heart: Well, my brave boys, how do you do?
What think you of this hill?

Sir, said James, this hill beats me out of heart! And I see now
that what I have been told is true; the land of bliss is up