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Christian and Hopeful In The Giant Despair's Dungeon

from Lamentation by Natalie Kendel

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Based on a chapter from John Bunyan's book, "Pilgrim's Progress", in which two pilgrims, called Christian and Hopeful, are captured by a Giant name Despair, and taken prisoners, kept in his castle's dungeon.

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Once a castle dark and grim
stood by the pathway’s border.
There a giant named Despair
lived in the castle yonder.
And Despair would often snatch
pilgrims who would travel past his land.

Came two pilgrims on the way -
Christian and Hopeful.
Lost their way, were captured there,
into the Giant’s clutches.
So, Despair he drove down
deep into his castle’s dreary dungeons.

There they sat in chains for days,
Christian and Hopeful.
Starved of light and food and air,
beaten, bruised, and woeful.
Christian was weighed down low,
caught under a crushing sorrow.

Christian was tempted soon
there to end his suffering,
for the giant brought a knife,
willing their self-destruction.
But to Christian Hopeful said:
"Our lives are not Despair’s:
he shall never have them!"

Hopeful lifted up his friend
down in Despair’s dungeons.
Faithful a companion,
like a light in darkness.
And, though Christian was in pain,
Hopeful’s friendship carried him.
This the power of a friend
who sits at our side in dungeons.

Then did Christian yet recall
the key in his possession.
He the Key of Promise grasped,
opening that dungeon.

Thus the pilgrims did escape -
flew from Despair’s castle.
Blessed is the faithful friend
who will hold on till the end,
till we find the Key of Promise.

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from Lamentation, released May 1, 2020
The New Amplified Pilgrim's Progress, by John Bunyan.
Adapted by James Pappas Jr.,
Published by Destiny Image Publishers, Orion's Gate,
Shippensberg, PN, 1999.

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Natalie Kendel England, UK

Theologian, Natalie Kendel, is a singer-songwriter, author, pastor, and theological lecturer.

Using an imaginative, narrative approach, Kendel aims to musically communicate the biblical narrative.

Kendel's music is influenced by folk, orchestral, neo-80s & various genre blends. With unique lyrics and theological depth, her music evokes a rallying listening experience. ... more

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