11:33
And first they had him into the study , where they showed him records of the greatest antiquity ; in which , as I remember my dream , they showed him first the pedigree of the Lord of the hill , that he was the son of the Ancient of Days , and came by that eternal generation . Here also was more fully recorded the acts that he had done , and the names of many hundreds that he had taken into his service ; and how he had placed them in such habitations that could neither by length of days , nor decays of nature , be dissolved . -LCB- 133 -RCB- Then they read to him some of the worthy acts that some of his servants had done : as , how they had `` subdued kingdoms , wrought righteousness , obtained promises , stopped the mouths of lions , quenched the violence of fire , escaped the edge of the sword , out of weakness were made strong , waxed valiant in fight , and turned to flight the armies of the aliens . '' -LSB- Heb 11:33,34 -RSB- -LCB- 134 -RCB- They then read again , in another part of the records of the house , where it was shewed how willing their Lord was to receive into his favour any , even any , though they in time past had offered great affronts to his person and proceedings . Here also were several other histories of many other famous things , of all which Christian had a view ; as of things both ancient and modern ; together with prophecies and predictions of things that have their certain accomplishment , both to the dread and amazement of enemies , and the comfort and solace of pilgrims . -LCB- 135 -RCB- The next day they took him and had him into the armoury , where they showed him all manner of furniture , which their Lord had provided for pilgrims , as sword , shield , helmet , breastplate , ALL-PRAYER , and shoes that would not wear out . And there was here enough of this to harness out as many men for the service of their Lord as there be stars in the heaven for multitude .