Angesichts der Mühen da rauf zu kommen bist Du sicher schon bei Kapitel 1.1.10 von "The Pilgrims Progress" angelangt. (Mong and Hopeful make it through the dangerous Enchanted Ground into the Land of Beulah).

"...where they ready themselves to cross the River of Death on foot to Mount Zion
and the Celestial City. Mong has a rough time of it, but Hopeful helps him over;
and they are welcomed into the Celestial City."