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CONTENTS.
PART I.
CHAPTER I.-Account of Magdalena's Family, and Marriage with Mr.
Markwell-His Delicate Health-Travels-Journey to Conviction
Land-Mr. M. wounded by an Arrow from an unseen hand-A Seri-
ous Accident occurs-Prefers going to Stifle Town rather than to
Retrospection Town-Entrance into the former
CHAP. II.-Amusements, &c., of Stifle Town-Ball at Lady Quench-
light's-Awful and Sudden Death of her Ladyship's Daughter-Mr.
Markwell's Terror-Voyage up the River to Jezebella-Mr. Mark-
well and Captain Dreadnought fall overboard-Death of the latter—
Slave Bay-Choke Islands-Magdalena's Dream-Their perilous
Voyage near the Dead Sea-Magdalena's plan for leaving the Vessel
and getting to the Shore
CHAP. III.-Magdalena and Family gain the Shore-Judgement Gulf-
The Deserts of Sin-Drownthought River-Awful Sounds heard
and Terriffic Nights passed in these Deserts-Description of the
Inhabitants of these parts-The party are surprised, and taken by
the Natives, and brought into Brute Town-Publicly sold as Slaves
-Magdalena's Trials, &c., on parting with her children-Her Con-
finement of a male infant-Description of Brute Town Proper
Bitter Herb, (wormwood) here forms the drink for enabling mothers
to suckle their offspring-Magdalena's Purchasers, (Joktan and his
wife Dinah,) set out on a journey to sell their Merchandize-Cara-
vansaries-Their approach to the Land of Superstition-Character
of the Children
CHAP. IV. They cross the River Dark, and arrive in Natural Man's
Land-Entrance into the Province of Superstition-Arrival in the
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chief Town of Credulity-Asses' Colts and their offspring-Des-
cription of the Inhabitants of Credulity Town, their Amusements,
Religion, Customs, Habits, &c.,-Departure-Arrival in Lust Land-
Entrance into its chief city, Cruelty-Lodgings-Habits of the
People-Departure from Lust Land, and Arrival in Image Land—
Entrance into Black Pagan Town, the Capital, where is also the Pa-
lace of the King-The Customs, Religion, &c., of the People-De-
parture-Gulf of Self Will-Impostor Land-Entrance into the
Chief City, Delusion Town-The Deceit, Lies, and Vanity of the
Place and of its Inhabitants-Mr. Markwell's wound grows worse—
Magdalena's Plan for Escaping, with her Husband and Children,
from Slavery-Her wonderful success-Zillah, Joktan's daughter,
follows them
CHAP. V.-Journey by land to the City of Mosques-Arrival-Fire in the
Town-Behaviour of the Mahommedan Inhabitants-Magdalena and
Family flee for their lives-Meet a Caravan going to the City of
Images-Entrance into White Pagan Town-Similarity of the In-
habitants, in their Customs, Religion, &c., to Black Pagan Town-
Passage over the Mountains of Art, Science, and Revelation, to Bull
Town-Entrance into Fool Town-Bay of Idols-Rivulet of "Head
Work" passes through the Town-Streets and their names- -Bosom
Idols of the natives-Departure from Fool Town-Arrival in the
Metropolis of the World, Jezebella-Description of the City, &c.-
Miserable Plight of Magdalena and Family-The Religion, &c., of
Jezebella-Zillah's Conversation with her Mistress upon the Charac-
ter of the People, &c.
CHAP. VI.-The amusement afforded by Zillah's pointed remarks-Dis-
agreement between Magdalena aud her Husband-Mr. Markwell's
Dissipation, and its painful results-The Missionary Ship One of
the arrows of brass, shot from the vessel, wound Mr. M.-Surgeon
Drownthought, and his worldly advice and treatment-Carnal Man's
River-Arrival in Morality Town-Magdalena finds that her Parents
have taken up their residence in this spot in their old age—Her
Visit to them-Excursion to the Mountains of the Virtues-Entry
into Motive Town-Characteristic Histories of some Professors
staying here-Departure for Profession Town
CHAP. VII.-Ghastly Sights at their entrance into Profession Town-
Cankered Fruits on the Trees-Babel Tower-The Cathedrals,
Bishops, Clergy, &c.—Magdalena finds her brother an Archdeacon
in this town-Subscriptions raised at a Ball to ruin some Mission-
aries-Bishop Nutshell, and his Rector, Dr. Husk—Mr. Markwell's
Illness and Death-bed scene-He sends to Dr. Drybones to read
Sermons to him-The Rector's Funeral Sermon-Magdalena's em-
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ployment-Excursion to the top of Babel Tower-A Terriffic Battle
between the Vessels of Mercy and the Vessels of Wrath-Magdalena
is Seriously Wounded.
CHAP. VIII.-Magdalena's alarming Wound and Distress-Amuse-
ments-Dr. Haricot called in-Invitation to go over his College-
The Hall, Kitchen, Library, Peep through the Telescope-Chapel
Service-Ball at Miss Coincide's-Miss Fearful, her Account of a
Naval Engagement—Mr. Pith, the Evangelical Minister, is wounded
-Vessels of Mercy-Vessels of Wrath-Magdalena's Terror at the
Account of the Battle-Col. Myops and Family take Magdalena to
the Opera-Zillah is treated by her Mistress there also .
CHAP. IX.-Magdalena's Terror during the Opera-The Programme-
Heaven and Hell-Dorcas Society-Zillah Mortally Wounded and
carried off by a Vessel of Mercy-Magdalena's agony of mind-
Grows sick of Profession Town-Miss Fearful starts off to Divine
Law Town-Magdalena accompanies her-The list of Vessels of
Mercy and of Wrath-Principality of Means-Entrance to Divine Law
Town-Its inaccessible Mountain, and destructive Volcano—Journey
to Prayer Town-Dangers on the road-Holy Sabbath Village-Ex-
cursion to Preparation of Heart Island-A White Boat at the
Shore-Magdalena steps into it, and immediately falls down Mor-
tally Wounded, being Shot by an Arrow of Gold from an Unseen
Hand.
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PART II.
CHAP. I.-The Boat gets adrift-Magdalena is carried far out to Sea-
Her Perilous Condition and Soul-agony-Night comes on-The
Death-bed Scene of Mr. Markwell harrows her feelings-Searches
the Scriptures at Day-break-Self-righteousness; is tempted to
throw herself into the Ocean-Black Ships in the Offing-Espies
the White Mountains-Approaches the Shore and Lands-The New
Kingdom-The First Prayer-Provision amongst the Rocks-Sleeps
in a Cavern-Murmur of Rebellion springs up-Despair, and the
Blast of the Terrible One; Suicide-A Female is seen leaping
among the Rocks, and vanishes out of sight-Magdalena sits down
and weeps
CHAP. II-Magdalena again catches a glimpse of the Female-Rushes
upon her and detains her-Their Conversation-Holiness and Grace
-The awful terror of the woman-Magdalena's agony of mind-
--Reads the Bible backwards, in search of the Word of Grace-Her
Conflicts-Prays and finds Relief--Espies a Town in the distance—
The lofty Iron Door-Tries to pass through-A Voice from the
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Cleft of the Rock is heard-Magdalena's account of her wearing
apparel-Throws away her Gazeteer of the World-Is stripped from
head to foot, and immediately passes the Iron Gate-The Crimson
Fountain within the Gate
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CHAP. III.-Light and joy communicated to Magdalena-She steps out
of the Fountain-Wonders of Redeeming Love-Praises and Thanks-
giving-Her New Attire-Abraham Oldpath meets her-Conducts
her up the High Way-End of the Law Town Illuminated-Conver-
sation with Abraham about the New Kingdom-The New Birth-
Arrival at the Sign of the Good Samaritan Inn-Eliezer, the Steward
-View from the Bedroom by Moonlight-The Supper-The Hea-
venly Music in the Great Hall-Magdalena's Bed, and Deep Sleep. 106
CHAP. IV. Magdalena's spiritual reflections on awaking-Perceives a
bright and elegant little object on the Bible-It moves, and at length
vanishes-She searches the room, in vain, to find it-It re-appears,
and again vanishes-Morning Prayers-The Breakfast-The Choice
Viands of this Sweet Repast-One hundred Guests sit down-Mag-
dalena retires to her own Chamber-Reads the Word of God-Tears
of joy flow down at her sweet meditation-The little object once
more appears, sitting on the Sacred Page-A description of its
form, dress, and weapon-Magdalena addresses it-Its Divine act-
ings-It again vanishes-Abraham's Conversation in the garden-A
Venomous Reptile attacks Magdalena-Her horror of mind-Abra-
ham smiles at her distress-A description of the Deadly Beast
CHAP. V.-Excursion to Robeing Town up the River of Salvation-Con-
versation with Abraham respecting the beautiful Little Figure-
Faith, and its Definition-The Spiritual Man's Faith-The Devils
Belief Their dread and awe of a Holy God-The Worldly Man's
Spirit akin to the latter-Faith - Light-Conscience-Instinct―The
Light of Conscience in heathens-Tradition of Republics, &c., kept
sacred by the latter; but God, the Knowledge of Him, His Laws,
Worship, &c. "they did not like to retain ” The Security of Zion
CHAP. VI.-Approach to the Triumval Arch-The Marble Sculpture on
its Summit-The Palace-Its wonderful Architecture-Its three
vaulted Chambers-Magdalena enters the highest one, sits down, and
has a Vision-God's Everlasting Decrees-The Ancient Settlements
of Grace-The Unfolding of the New Covenant-The Dawn of the
"Day Star" seen through the Glass of "Beggerly Elements ".
Glimpses of Redeeming Love
CHAP. VII.-Magdalena enters the Middle Chamber of the Palace-In-
scription over the Ivory Door-The King, and the King's Daughter