T'whomthusthePortressofHellGatereply'd；
　　Hastthouforgotmethen，anddoIseemNowinthineeyesofoul，oncedeemdsofairInHeav'n，whenatth'Assembly，andinsightOfalltheSeraphimwiththeecombin'dInboldconspiracyagainstHeav'nsKing，AllonasuddenmiserablepainSurpris'dthee，dimthineeyes，anddizzieswummIndarkness，whilethyheadflamesthickandfastThrewforth，tillontheleftsideop'ningwide，Likesttotheeinshapeandcount'nancebright，Thenshiningheav'nlyfair，aGoddessarm'dOutofthyheadIsprung:amazementseis'dAllth'HostofHeav'n；backtheyrecoildaffraidAtfirst，andcall'dmeSIN，andforaSignPortentousheldme；butfamiliargrown，Ipleas'd，andwithattractivegraceswonThemostaverse，theechiefly，whofulloftThyselfinmethyperfectimageviewingBecam'stenamour'd，andsuchjoythoutook'stWithmeinsecret，thatmywombconceiv'dAgrowingburden。MeanwhileWarrarose，AndfieldswerefoughtinHeav'n；whereinremaindForwhatcouldelsetoourAlmightyFoeCleerVictory，toourpartlossandroutThroughalltheEmpyrean:downtheyfellDriv'nheadlongfromthePitchofHeaven，downIntothisDeep，andinthegeneralfallIalso；atwhichtimethispowerfulKeyIntomyhandwasgiv'n，withchargetokeepTheseGatesforevershut，whichnonecanpassWithoutmyop'ning。PensivehereIsatAlone，butlongIsatnot，tillmywombPregnantbythee，andnowexcessivegrownProdigiousmotionfeltandruefulthroes。
　　AtlastthisodiousoffspringwhomthouseestThineownbegotten，breakingviolentwayTorethroughmyentrails，thatwithfearandpainDistorted，allmynethershapethusgrewTransform'd:buthemyinbredenemieForthissu'd，brandishinghisfatalDartMadetodestroy:Ifled，andcry'doutDEATH；
　　Helltrembl'datthehideousName，andsigh'dFromallherCaves，andbackresoundedDEATH。
　　Ifled，buthepursu'dthoughmore，itseems，Inflam'dwithlustthenrageandswifterfar，Meovertookhismotheralldismaid，AndinembracesforcibleandfouleIngendringwithme，ofthatrapebegotTheseyellingMonstersthatwithceaslesscrySurroundme，asthousawst，hourlyconceiv'dAndhourlyborn，withsorrowinfiniteTome，forwhentheylistintothewombThatbredthemtheyreturn，andhowleandgnawMyBowels，theirrepast；thenburstingforthAfreshwithconsciousterroursvexmeround，ThatrestorintermissionnoneIfind。
　　BeforemineeyesinoppositionsitsGrimDEATHmySonandfoe，whosetsthemon，AndmehisParentwouldfullsoondevourForwantofotherprey，butthatheknowsHisendwithmineinvolvd；andknowsthatI
　　ShouldproveabitterMorsel，andhisbane，Wheneverthatshallbe；soFatepronounc'd。
　　ButthouOFather，Iforewarnthee，shunHisdeadlyarrow；neithervainlyhopeTobeinvulnerableinthosebrightArms，Thoughtemper'dheav'nly，forthatmortaldint，Savehewhoreignsabove，nonecanresist。
　　Shefinish'd，andthesuttleFiendhisloreSoonlearnd，nowmilder，andthusanswerdsmooth。
　　DearDaughter，sincethouclaim'stmeforthySire，AndmyfairSonhereshowstme，thedearpledgeOfdalliancehadwiththeeinHeav'n，andjoysThensweet，nowsadtomention，throughdirechangeBefallnusunforeseen，unthoughtof，knowIcomenoenemie，buttosetfreeFromoutthisdarkanddismalhouseofpain，Bothhimandthee，andalltheheav'nlyHostOfSpiritsthatinourjustpretensesarm'dFellwithusfromonhigh:fromthemIgoThisuncoutherrandsole，andoneforallMyselfexpose，withlonelystepstotreadTh'unfoundeddeep，&；throughthevoidimmenseTosearchwithwandringquestaplaceforetoldShouldbe，and，byconcurringsigns，erenowCreatedvastandround，aplaceofblissInthePourlieuesofHeav'n，andthereinplac'tAraceofupstartCreatures，tosupplyPerhapsourvacantroom，thoughmoreremov'd，LeastHeav'nsurcharg'dwithpotentmultitudeMighthaptomovenewbroiles:BethisoraughtThenthismoresecretnowdesign'd，IhasteToknow，andthisonceknown，shallsoonreturn，AndbringyetotheplacewhereThouandDeathShalldwellatease，andupanddownunseenWingsilentlythebuxomAir，imbalm'dWithodours；thereyeshallbefedandfill'dImmeasurably，allthingsshallbeyourprey。
　　Heceas'd，forbothseemdhighlypleasd，andDeathGrinndhorribleagastlysmile，tohearHisfamineshouldbefill'd，andblesthismaweDestin'dtothatgoodhour:nolessrejoyc'dHismotherbad，andthusbespakeherSire。
　　ThekeyofthisinfernalPitbydue，AndbycommandofHeav'nsall-powerfulKingIkeep，byhimforbiddentounlockTheseAdamantineGates；againstallforceDeathreadystandstointerposehisdart，Fearlesstobeo'rematchtbylivingmight。
　　ButwhatowItohiscommandsaboveWhohatesme，andhathhitherthrustmedownIntothisgloomofTARTARUSprofound，TositinhatefulOfficehereconfin'd，InhabitantofHeav'n，andheav'nlie-born，Hereinperpetualagonieandpain，WithterrorsandwithclamorscompasstroundOfmineownbrood，thatonmybowelsfeed:
　　ThouartmyFather，thoumyAuthor，thouMybeinggav'stme；whomshouldIobeyButthee，whomfollow?thouwiltbringmesoonTothatnewworldoflightandbliss，amongTheGodswholiveatease，whereIshallReignAtthyrighthandvoluptuous，asbeseemsThydaughterandthydarling，withoutend。
　　Thussaying，fromhersidethefatalKey，Sadinstrumentofallourwoe，shetook；
　　AndtowardstheGateroulingherbestialtrain，ForthwiththehugePorcullishighupdrew，WhichbutherselfnotalltheSTYGIANpowersCouldoncehavemov'd；theninthekey-holeturnsTh'intricatewards，andeveryBoltandBarOfmassieIronorsollidRockwitheaseUnfast'ns:onasuddenop'nflieWithimpetuousrecoileandjarringsoundTh'infernaldores，andonthirhingesgreatHarshThunder，thatthelowestbottomshookOfEREBUS。Sheop'nd，buttoshutExcel'dherpower；theGateswideop'nstood，ThatwithextendedwingsaBannerdHostUnderspreadEnsignsmarchingmightpassthroughWithHorseandChariotsranktinloosearray；
　　Sowidetheystood，andlikeaFurnacemouthCastforthredoundingsmoakandruddyflame。
　　BeforethireyesinsuddenviewappearThesecretsofthehoariedeep，adarkIllimitableOceanwithoutbound，Withoutdimension，wherelength，breadth，andhighth，Andtimeandplacearelost；whereeldestNightAndCHAOS，AncestorsofNature，holdEternalANARCHIE，amidstthenoiseOfendlesswarrsandbyconfusionstand。
　　Forhot，cold，moist，anddry，fourChampionsfierceStrivehereforMaistrie，andtoBattelbringThirembryonAtoms；theyaroundtheflagOfeachhisfaction，inthirseveralClanns，Light-arm'dorheavy，sharp，smooth，swiftorslow，Swarmpopulous，unnumber'dastheSandsOfBARCAorCYRENE'Storridsoil，LeviedtosidewithwarringWinds，andpoiseThirlighterwings。Towhomthesemostadhere，Heerulesamoment；CHAOSUmpiresits，AndbydecisionmoreimbroilesthefrayBywhichheReigns:nexthimhighArbiterCHANCEgovernsall。IntothiswildeAbyss，TheWombofnatureandperhapsherGrave，OfneitherSea，norShore，norAir，norFire，ButalltheseinthirpregnantcausesmixtConfus'dly，andwhichthusmusteverfight，Unlessth'AlmightyMakerthemordainHisdarkmaterialstocreatemoreWorlds，IntothiswildeAbyssthewariefiendStoodonthebrinkofHellandlook'dawhile，PonderinghisVoyage；fornonarrowfrithHehadtocross。Norwashisearelesspeal'dWithnoisesloudandruinoustocompareGreatthingswithsmallthenwhenBELLONAstorms，WithallherbatteringEnginesbenttoraseSomCapitalCity，orlessthenifthisframeOfHeav'nwerefalling，andtheseElementsInmutiniehadfromherAxletornThestedfastEarth。AtlasthisSail-broadVannesHespreadsforflight，andinthesurgingsmoakUpliftedspurnstheground，thencemanyaLeagueAsinacloudyChairascendingridesAudacious，butthatseatsoonfailing，meetsAvastvacuitie:allunawaresFluttringhispennonsvainplumbdownhedropsTenthousandfadomdeep，andtothishourDownhadbeenfalling，hadnotbyillchanceThestrongrebuffofsomtumultuouscloudInstinctwithFireandNitrehurriedhimAsmanymilesaloft:thatfuriestay'd，QuenchtinaBoggieSYRTIS，neitherSea，NorgooddryLand:nighfounderdonhefares，Treadingthecrudeconsistence，halfonfoot，Halfflying；behoveshimnowbothOareandSaile。
　　AswhenaGryfonthroughtheWildernessWithwingedcourseoreHillormoarieDale，PursuestheARIMASPIAN，whobystelthHadfromhiswakefulcustodypurloindTheguardedGold:SoeagerlythefiendOrebogorsteep，throughstrait，rough，dense，orrare，Withhead，hands，wings，orfeetpursueshisway，Andswimsorsinks，orwades，orcreeps，orflyes:
　　AtlengthauniversalhubbubwildeOfstunningsoundsandvoicesallconfus'dBornthroughthehollowdarkassaultshiseareWithloudestvehemence:thitherheplyes，UndauntedtomeettherewhateverpowerOrSpiritofthenethermostAbyssMightinthatnoisereside，ofwhomtoaskWhichwaytheneerestcoastofdarknesslyesBorderingonlight；whenstraitbeholdtheThroneOfCHAOS，andhisdarkPavilionspreadWideonthewastefulDeep；withhimEnthron'dSatSable-vestedNight，eldestofthings，TheconsortofhisReign；andbythemstoodORCUSandADES，andthedreadednameOfDEMOGORGON；RumornextandChance，AndTumultandConfusionallimbroild，AndDiscordwithathousandvariousmouths。
　　T'whomSATANturningboldly，thus。YePowersAndSpiritsofthisnethermostAbyss，CHAOSandANCIENTNIGHT，IcomenoSpie，WithpurposetoexploreortodisturbThesecretsofyourRealm，butbyconstraintWandringthisdarksomedesart，asmywayLiesthroughyourspaciousEmpireuptolight，Alone，andwithoutguide，halflost，IseekWhatreadiestpathleadswhereyourgloomieboundsConfinewithHeav'n；orifsomotherplaceFromyourDominionwon，th'EtherealKingPossesseslately，thithertoarriveItravelthisprofound，directmycourse；
　　Directed，nomeanrecompenceitbringsToyourbehoof，ifIthatRegionlost，Allusurpationthenceexpell'd，reduceToheroriginaldarknessandyourswayWhichismypresentjourneyandoncemoreErecttheStanderdthereofANCIENTNIGHT；
　　Yoursbeth'advantageall，minetherevenge。
　　ThusSATAN；andhimthustheAnarcholdWithfaultringspeechandvisageincompos'dAnswer'd。Iknowthee，stranger，whothouart，ThatmightyleadingAngel，whooflateMadeheadagainstHeav'nsKing，thoughoverthrown。
　　Isawandheard，forsuchanumeroushostFlednotinsilencethroughthefrighteddeepWithruinuponruin，routonrout，Confusionworseconfounded；andHeav'nGatesPourdoutbymillionshervictoriousBandsPursuing。IuponmyFrontiereshereKeepresidence；ifallIcanwillserve，ThatlittlewhichisleftsotodefendEncroachtonstillthroughourintestinebroilesWeakningtheScepterofoldNight:firstHellYourdungeonstretchingfarandwidebeneath；
　　NowlatelyHeavenandEarth，anotherWorldHungoremyRealm，link'dinagoldenChainTothatsideHeav'nfromwhenceyourLegionsfell:
　　Ifthatwaybeyourwalk，youhavenotfarr；
　　Somuchtheneererdanger；goeandspeed；
　　Havockandspoilandruinaremygain。
　　Heceas'd；andSATANstaidnottoreply，ButgladthatnowhisSeashouldfindashore，Withfreshalacritieandforcerenew'dSpringsupwardlikeaPyramidoffireIntothewildeexpanse，andthroughtheshockOffightingElements，onallsidesroundEnviron'dwinshisway；harderbesetAndmoreendanger'd，thenwhenARGOpass'dThroughBOSPORUSbetwixtthejustlingRocks:
　　OrwhenULYSSESontheLarbordshunndCHARYBDIS，andbyth'otherwhirlpoolsteard。
　　SohewithdifficultyandlabourhardMov'don，withdifficultyandlabourhee；
　　Butheeoncepast，soonafterwhenmanfell，Strangealteration！SinandDeathamainFollowinghistrack，suchwasthewillofHeav'n，Pav'dafterhimabroadandbeat'nwayOverthedarkAbyss，whoseboilingGulfTamelyendur'daBridgeofwondrouslengthFromHellcontinu'dreachingth'utmostOrbeOfthisfrailWorld；bywhichtheSpiritsperverseWitheasieintercoursepasstoandfroTotemptorpunishmortals，exceptwhomGodandgoodAngelsguardbyspecialgrace。
　　ButnowatlastthesacredinfluenceOflightappears，andfromthewallsofHeav'nShootsfarrintothebosomofdimNightAglimmeringdawn；hereNaturefirstbeginsHerfardestverge，andCHAOStoretireAsfromheroutmostworksabrok'nfoeWithtumultlessandwithlesshostiledin，ThatSATANwithlesstoil，andnowwitheaseWaftsonthecalmerwavebydubiouslightAndlikeaweather-beatenVesselholdsGladlythePort，thoughShroudsandTackletorn；
　　Orintheemptierwaste，resemblingAir，Weighshisspreadwings，atleasuretobeholdFarroffth'EmpyrealHeav'n，extendedwideIncircuit，undetermindsquareorround，WithOpalTowrsandBattlementsadorn'dOflivingSaphire，oncehisnativeSeat；
　　AndfastbyhanginginagoldenChainThispendantworld，inbignessasaStarrOfsmallestMagnitudeclosebytheMoon。
　　Thitherfullfraughtwithmischievousrevenge，Accurst，andinacursedhourhehies。TheEndoftheSecondBookParadiseLost-Book3ParadiseLostbyJohnMiltonBook3Hailholylight，ofspringofHeav'nfirst-born，Orofth'EternalCoeternalbeamMayIexpresstheeunblam'd?sinceGodislight，AndneverbutinunapproachedlightDweltfromEternitie，dwelttheninthee，Brighteffluenceofbrightessenceincreate。
　　Orhear'stthouratherpureEtherealstream，WhoseFountainwhoshalltell?beforetheSun，BeforetheHeavensthouwert，andatthevoiceOfGod，aswithaMantledidstinvestTherisingworldofwatersdarkanddeep，Wonfromthevoidandformlessinfinite。
　　TheeIre-visitnowwithbolderwing，Escap'ttheSTYGIANPool，thoughlongdetain'dInthatobscuresojourn，whileinmyflightThroughutterandthroughmiddledarknessborneWithothernotesthentoth'ORPHEANLyreIsungofCHAOSandETERNALNIGHT，Taughtbytheheav'nlyMusetoventuredownThedarkdescent，anduptoreascend，Thoughhardandrare:theeIrevisitsafe，AndfeelthysovranvitalLamp；butthouRevisit'stnottheseeyes，thatrowleinvainTofindthypiercingray，andfindnodawn；
　　SothickadropserenehathquenchtthirOrbs，Ordimsuffusionveild。YetnotthemoreCeaseItowanderwheretheMuseshauntCleerSpring，orshadieGrove，orSunnieHill，Smitwiththeloveofsacredsong；butchiefTheeSIONandtheflowrieBrooksbeneathThatwashthyhallowdfeet，andwarblingflow，NightlyIvisit:norsomtimesforgetThoseothertwoequal'dwithmeinFate，SowereIequal'dwiththeminrenown，BlindTHAMYRISandblindMAEONIDES，AndTIRESIASandPHINEUSProphetsold。
　　Thenfeedonthoughts，thatvoluntariemoveHarmoniousnumbers；asthewakefulBirdSingsdarkling，andinshadiestCoverthidTuneshernocturnalNote。ThuswiththeYearSeasonsreturn，butnottomereturnsDay，orthesweetapproachofEv'norMorn，Orsightofvernalbloom，orSummersRose，Orflocks，orherds，orhumanfacedivine；
　　Butcloudinstead，andever-duringdarkSurroundsme，fromthechearfulwaiesofmenCutoff，andforthebookofknowledgfairPresentedwithaUniversalblancOfNaturesworkstomeeexpung'dandras'd，Andwisdomeatoneentrancequiteshutout。
　　SomuchtheratherthouCelestiallightShineinward，andthemindthroughallherpowersIrradiate，thereplanteyes，allmistfromthencePurgeanddisperse，thatImayseeandtellOfthingsinvisibletomortalsight。
　　NowhadtheAlmightyFatherfromabove，FromthepureEmpyreanwherehesitsHighThron'daboveallhighth，bentdownhiseye，Hisownworksandtheirworksatoncetoview:
　　AbouthimalltheSanctitiesofHeavenStoodthickasStarrs，andfromhissightreceiv'dBeatitudepastutterance；onhisrightTheradiantimageofhisGlorysat，HisonelySon；OnEarthhefirstbeheldOurtwofirstParents，yettheonelytwoOfmankind，inthehappieGardenplac't，Reapingimmortalfruitsofjoyandlove，Uninterruptedjoy，unrivaldloveInblissfulsolitude；hethensurvey'dHellandtheGulfbetween，andSATANthereCoastingthewallofHeav'nonthissideNightInthedunAirsublime，andreadynowTostoopwithweariedwings，andwillingfeetOnthebareoutsideofthisWorld，thatseem'dFirmlandimbosom'dwithoutFirmament，Uncertainwhich，inOceanorinAir。
　　HimGodbeholdingfromhisprospecthigh，Whereinpast，present，futurehebeholds，ThustohisonelySonforeseeingspake。
　　OnelybegottenSon，seestthouwhatrageTransportsouradversarie，whomnoboundsPrescrib'd，nobarrsofHell，norallthechainsHeaptonhimthere，noryetthemainAbyssWideinterruptcanhold；sobentheseemsOndesperatrevenge，thatshallredoundUponhisownrebellioushead。AndnowThroughallrestraintbrokeloosehewingshiswayNotfarroffHeav'n，inthePrecinctsoflight，DirectlytowardsthenewcreatedWorld，AndManthereplac't，withpurposetoassayIfhimbyforcehecandestroy，orworse，Bysomfalseguilepervert；andshallpervert；
　　Formanwillheark'ntohisglozinglyes，AndeasilytransgressthesoleCommand，Solepledgeofhisobedience:SowillfallHeeandhisfaithlessProgenie:whosefault?
　　Whosebuthisown?ingrate，hehadofmeeAllhecouldhave；Imadehimjustandright，Sufficienttohavestood，thoughfreetofall。
　　SuchIcreatedallth'EtherealPowersAndSpirits，boththemwhostood&；themwhofaild；
　　Freelytheystoodwhostood，andfellwhofell。
　　Notfree，whatproofcouldtheyhavegivnsincereOftrueallegiance，constantFaithorLove，Whereonelywhattheyneedsmustdo，appeard，Notwhattheywould?whatpraisecouldtheyreceive?
　　WhatpleasureIfromsuchobediencepaid，WhenWillandReasonReasonalsoischoice
　　Uselessandvain，offreedombothdespoild，Madepassiveboth，hadservdnecessitie，Notmee。Theythereforeastorightbelongd，Sowerecreated，norcanjustlyaccuseThirmaker，orthirmaking，orthirFate；
　　AsifPredestinationover-rul'dThirwill，dispos'dbyabsoluteDecreeOrhighforeknowledge；theythemselvesdecreedThirownrevolt，notI:ifIforeknew，Foreknowledgehadnoinfluenceontheirfault，Whichhadnolessprov'dcertainunforeknown。
　　SowithoutleastimpulseorshadowofFate，Oraughtbymeimmutablieforeseen，Theytrespass，AuthorstothemselvesinallBothwhattheyjudgeandwhattheychoose；forsoIformdthemfree，andfreetheymustremain，Tilltheyenthrallthemselves:IelsemustchangeThirnature，andrevokethehighDecreeUnchangeable，Eternal，whichordain'dThirfreedom，theythemselvesordain'dthirfall。
　　Thefirstsortbythirownsuggestionfell，Self-tempted，self-deprav'd:Manfallsdeceiv'dBytheotherfirst:Manthereforeshallfindgrace，Theothernone:inMercyandJusticeboth，ThroughHeav'nandEarth，soshallmyglorieexcel，ButMercyfirstandlastshallbrightestshine。
　　ThuswhileGodspake，ambrosialfragrancefill'dAllHeav'n，andintheblessedSpiritselectSenseofnewjoyineffablediffus'd:
　　BeyondcomparetheSonofGodwasseenMostglorious，inhimallhisFathershonSubstantiallyexpress'd，andinhisfaceDivinecompassionvisiblyappeerd，Lovewithoutend，andwithoutmeasureGrace，WhichutteringthushetohisFatherspake。
　　OFather，graciouswasthatwordwhichclos'dThysovransentence，thatManshouldfindgrace；
　　ForwhichbothHeav'nandEarthshallhighextollThypraises，withth'innumerablesoundOfHymnsandsacredSongs，wherewiththyThroneEncompass'dshallresoundtheeeverblest。
　　ForshouldManfinallybelost，shouldManThycreaturelatesolov'd，thyyoungestSonFallcircumventedthusbyfraud，thoughjoyndWithhisownfolly?thatbefromtheefarr，Thatfarrbefromthee，Father，whoartJudgeOfallthingsmade，andjudgestonelyright。
　　OrshalltheAdversariethusobtainHisend，andfrustratethine，shallhefulfillHismalice，andthygoodnessbringtonaught，Orproudreturnthoughtohisheavierdoom，Yetwithrevengeaccomplish'tandtoHellDrawafterhimthewholeRaceofmankind，Byhimcorrupted?orwiltthouthyselfAbolishthyCreation，andunmake，Forhim，whatforthygloriethouhastmade?
　　SoshouldthygoodnessandthygreatnessbothBequestiondandblaspheam'dwithoutdefence。
　　TowhomthegreatCreatourthusreply'd。
　　OSon，inwhommySoulhathchiefdelight，Sonofmybosom，SonwhoartaloneMyword，mywisdom，andeffectualmight，Allhastthouspok'nasmythoughtsare，allAsmyEternalpurposehathdecreed:
　　Manshallnotquitebelost，butsav'dwhowill，Yetnotofwillinhim，butgraceinmeFreelyvoutsaft；oncemoreIwillrenewHislapsedpowers，thoughforfeitandenthrall'dBysintofoulexorbitantdesires；
　　Upheldbyme，yetoncemoreheshallstandOnevengroundagainsthismortalfoe，Bymeupheld，thathemayknowhowfrailHisfall'nconditionis，andtomeowAllhisdeliv'rance，andtononebutme。
　　SomeIhavechosenofpeculiargraceElectabovetherest；soismywill:
　　Therestshallhearmecall，andoftbewarndThirsinfulstate，andtoappeasebetimesTh'incensedDeitie，whileofferdgraceInvites；forIwillcleerthirsensesdark，Whatmaysuffice，andsoft'nstonieheartsTopray，repent，andbringobediencedue。
　　Toprayer，repentance，andobediencedue，Thoughbutendevordwithsincereintent，Mineeareshallnotbeslow，mineeyenotshut。
　　AndIwillplacewithinthemasaguideMyUmpireCONSCIENCE，whomiftheywillhear，Lightafterlightwellus'dtheyshallattain，Andtotheendpersisting，safearrive。
　　ThismylongsufferanceandmydayofgraceTheywhoneglectandscorn，shallnevertaste；
　　Buthardbehard'nd，blindbeblindedmore，Thattheymaystumbleon，anddeeperfall；
　　AndnonebutsuchfrommercyIexclude。
　　Butyetallisnotdon；Mandisobeying，Disloyalbreakshisfealtie，andsinnsAgainstthehighSupremacieofHeav'n，AffectingGod-head，andsoloosingall，ToexpiatehisTreasonhathnaughtleft，Buttodestructionsacredanddevote，Hewithhiswholeposteritiemustdie，DieheeorJusticemust；unlessforhimSomotherable，andaswilling，payTherigidsatisfaction，deathfordeath。
　　SayHeav'nlyPowers，whereshallwefindsuchlove，WhichofyewillbemortaltoredeemMansmortalcrime，andjustth'unjusttosave，DwelsinallHeavencharitiesodeare?
　　Heask'd，butalltheHeav'nlyQuirestoodmute，AndsilencewasinHeav'n:onmansbehalfPatronorIntercessornoneappeerd，MuchlessthatdurstuponhisownheaddrawThedeadlyforfeiture，andransomset。
　　AndnowwithoutredemptionallmankindMusthavebinlost，adjudg'dtoDeathandHellBydoomsevere，hadnottheSonofGod，Inwhomthefulnessdwelsoflovedivine，Hisdearestmediationthusrenewd。
　　Father，thywordispast，manshallfindgrace；
　　Andshallgracenotfindmeans，thatfindsherway，Thespeediestofthywingedmessengers，Tovisitallthycreatures，andtoallComesunprevented，unimplor'd，unsought，Happieforman，socoming；heheraideCanneverseek，oncedeadinsinsandlost；
　　Attonementforhimselforofferingmeet，Indebtedandundon，hathnonetobring:
　　Beholdmeethen，meeforhim，lifeforlifeIoffer，onmeeletthineangerfall；
　　Accountmeeman；IforhissakewillleaveThybosom，andthisglorienexttotheeFreelyputoff，andforhimlastlydieWellpleas'd，onmeletDeathwreckallhisrage；
　　UnderhisgloomiepowerIshallnotlongLievanquisht；thouhastgivnmetopossessLifeinmyselfforever，bytheeIlive，ThoughnowtoDeathIyeild，andamhisdueAllthatofmecandie，yetthatdebtpaid，ThouwiltnotleavemeintheloathsomgraveHisprey，norsuffermyunspottedSouleForeverwithcorruptiontheretodwell；
　　ButIshallriseVictorious，andsubdueMyVanquisher，spoildofhisvantedspoile；
　　Deathhisdeathswoundshallthenreceive，&；stoopInglorious，ofhismortallstingdisarm'd。
　　IthroughtheampleAirinTriumphhighShallleadHellCaptivemaugreHell，andshowThepowersofdarknessbound。ThouatthesightPleas'd，outofHeavenshaltlookdownandsmile，Whilebytheerais'dIruinallmyFoes，Deathlast，andwithhisCarcassgluttheGrave:
　　ThenwiththemultitudeofmyredeemdShallenterHeavenlongabsent，andreturne，Father，toseethyface，whereinnocloudOfangershallremain，butpeaceassur'd，Andreconcilement；wrauthshallbenomoreThenceforth，butinthypresenceJoyentire。
　　Hiswordshereended，buthismeekaspectSilentyetspake，andbreath'dimmortalloveTomortalmen，abovewhichonlyshonFilialobedience:asasacrificeGladtobeoffer'd，heattendsthewillOfhisgreatFather。Admirationseis'dAllHeav'n，whatthismightmean，&；whithertendWondring；butsoonth'Almightythusreply'd:
　　OthouinHeav'nandEarththeonlypeaceFoundoutformankindunderwrauth，OthouMysolecomplacence！wellthouknow'sthowdear，Tomeareallmyworks，norMantheleastThoughlastcreated，thatforhimIspareTheefrommybosomandrighthand，tosave，Byloosingtheeawhile，thewholeRacelost。
　　Thouthereforewhomthouonlycanstredeeme，ThirNaturealsotothyNaturejoyne；
　　AndbethyselfManamongmenonEarth，Madeflesh，whentimeshallbe，ofVirginseed，Bywondrousbirth:BethouinADAMSroomTheHeadofallmankind，thoughADAMSSon。
　　Asinhimperishallmen，sointheeAsfromasecondrootshallberestor'd，Asmanyasarerestor'd，withouttheenone。
　　HiscrimemakesguiltieallhisSons，thymeritImputedshallabsolvethemwhorenounceThirownbothrighteousandunrighteousdeeds，Andliveintheetransplanted，andfromtheeReceivenewlife。SoMan，asismostjust，ShallsatisfieforMan，bejudg'danddie，Anddyingrise，andrisingwithhimraiseHisBrethren，ransomdwithhisowndearlife。
　　SoHeav'nlyloveshaloutdooHellishhate，Givingtodeath，anddyingtoredeeme，SodearlytoredeemwhatHellishhateSoeasilydestroy'd，andstilldestroyesInthosewho，whentheymay，acceptnotgrace。
　　NorshaltthoubydescendingtoassumeMansNature，less'nordegradethineowne。
　　Becausethouhast，thoughThron'dinhighestblissEqualtoGod，andequallyenjoyingGod-likefruition，quittedalltosaveAWorldfromutterloss，andhastbeenfoundByMeritmorethenBirthrightSonofGod，FoundworthiesttobesobybeingGood，FarrmorethenGreatorHigh；becauseintheeLovehathaboundedmorethenGloryabounds，ThereforethyHumiliationshallexaltWiththeethyManhoodalsotothisThrone；
　　Hereshaltthousitincarnate，hereshaltReigneBothGodandMan，SonbothofGodandMan，AnointeduniversalKing；allPowerIgivethee，reignforever，andassumeThyMerits；undertheeasHeadSupreamThrones，Princedoms，Powers，DominionsIreduce:
　　Allkneestotheeshallbow，ofthemthatbideInHeaven，orEarth，orunderEarthinHell；
　　WhenthouattendedgloriouslyfromHeav'nShaltintheSkieappeer，andfromtheesendThesummoningArch-AngelstoproclaimeThydreadTribunal:forthwithfromallWindesTheliving，andforthwiththeciteddeadOfallpastAgestothegeneralDoomShallhast'n，suchapealshallrousethirsleep。
　　ThenallthySaintsassembl'd，thoushaltjudgeBadmenandAngels，theyarraigndshallsinkBeneaththySentence；Hell，hernumbersfull，Thenceforthshallbeforevershut。MeanwhileTheWorldshallburn，andfromherashesspringNewHeav'nandEarth，whereinthejustshalldwellAndafterallthirtribulationslongSeegoldendays，fruitfulofgoldendeeds，WithJoyandLovetriumphing，andfairTruth。
　　ThenthouthyregalSceptershaltlayby，ForregalScepterthennomoreshallneed，GodshallbeAllinAll。ButallyeGods，Adorehim，whotocompassallthisdies，AdoretheSon，andhonourhimasmee。
　　Nosoonerhadth'Almightyceas't，butallThemultitudeofAngelswithashoutLoudasfromnumberswithoutnumber，sweetAsfromblestvoices，utteringjoy，Heav'nrungWithJubilee，andloudHosanna'sfill'dTh'eternalRegions:lowlyreverentTowardseitherThronetheybow，&；tothegroundWithsolemnadorationdowntheycastThirCrownsinwovewithAmarantandGold，ImmortalAmarant，aFlourwhichonceInParadise，fastbytheTreeofLifeBegantobloom，butsoonformansoffenceToHeav'nremov'dwherefirstitgrew，theregrows，AndfloursaloftshadingtheFountofLife，AndwheretheriverofBlissthroughmidstofHeavnRowlso'reELISIANFloursherAmberstream；
　　WiththesethatneverfadetheSpiritsElectBindthirresplendentlocksinwreath'dwithbeams，NowinlooseGarlandsthickthrownoff，thebrightPavementthatlikeaSeaofJaspershonImpurpl'dwithCelestialRosessmil'd。
　　ThenCrown'dagainthirgold'nHarpstheytook，Harpsevertun'd，thatglitteringbytheirsideLikeQuivershung，andwithPraeamblesweetOfcharmingsymphonietheyintroduceThirsacredSong，andwakenraptureshigh；
　　Novoiceexempt，novoicebutwellcouldjoineMelodiouspart，suchconcordisinHeav'n。
　　TheeFatherfirsttheysungOmnipotent，Immutable，Immortal，Infinite，EternalKing；theeAuthorofallbeing，FountainofLight，thyselfinvisibleAmidstthegloriousbrightnesswherethousit'stThron'dinaccessible，butwhenthoushad'stThefullblazeofthybeams，andthroughacloudDrawnroundabouttheelikearadiantShrine，Darkwithexcessivebrightthyskirtsappeer，YetdazleHeav'n，thatbrightestSeraphimApproachnot，butwithbothwingsveilthireyes。
　　TheenexttheysangofallCreationfirst，BegottenSon，DivineSimilitude，Inwhoseconspicuouscount'nance，withoutcloudMadevisible，th'AlmightyFathershines，WhomelsenoCreaturecanbehold；ontheeImpressttheeffulgenceofhisGlorieabides，Transfus'dontheehisampleSpiritrests。
　　HeeHeav'nofHeavensandallthePowersthereinBytheecreated，andbytheethrewdownTh'aspiringDominations:thouthatdayThyFathersdreadfulThunderdidstnotspare，NorstopthyflamingChariotwheels，thatshookHeav'nseverlastingFrame，whileo'rethenecksThoudrov'stofwarringAngelsdisarraid。
　　BackfrompursuitthyPowerswithloudacclaimeTheeonlyextold，SonofthyFathersmight，Toexecutefiercevengeanceonhisfoes，NotsoonMan；himthroughtheirmalicefall'n，FatherofMercieandGrace，thoudidstnotdoomeSostrictly，butmuchmoretopitieencline:
　　NosoonerdidthydearandonelySonPerceivetheepurpos'dnottodoomfrailManSostrictly，butmuchmoretopitieenclin'd，Hetoappeasethywrauth，andendthestrifeOfMercyandJusticeinthyfacediscern'd，RegardlessoftheBlisswhereinheesatSecondtothee，offerdhimselftodieFormansoffence。Ounexampl'dlove，LovenowheretobefoundlessthenDivine！
　　HailSonofGod，SaviourofMen，thyNameShallbethecopiousmatterofmySongHenceforth，andnevershallmyHarpthypraiseForget，norfromthyFatherspraisedisjoine。
　　ThustheyinHeav'n，abovethestarrySphear，Thirhappiehoursinjoyandhymningspent。
　　MeanwhileuponthefirmopacousGlobeOfthisroundWorld，whosefirstconvexdividesTheluminousinferiorOrbs，enclos'dFromCHAOSandth'inroadofDarknessold，SATANalightedwalks:aGlobefarroffItseem'd，nowseemsaboundlessContinentDark，waste，andwild，underthefrownofNightStarlessexpos'd，andever-threatningstormsOfCHAOSblustringround，inclementskie；
　　SaveonthatsidewhichfromthewallofHeav'nThoughdistantfarrsomsmallreflectiongainesOfglimmeringairlessvextwithtempestloud:
　　Herewalk'dtheFiendatlargeinspaciousfield。
　　AswhenaVulturonIMAUSbred，WhosesnowieridgetherovingTARTARbounds，DislodgingfromaRegionscarceofpreyTogorgethefleshofLambsoryeanlingKidsOnHillswhereFlocksarefed，fliestowardtheSpringsOfGANGESorHYDASPES，INDIANstreams；
　　ButinhiswaylightsonthebarrenplainesOfSERICANA，whereCHINESESdriveWithSailsandWindthircanieWaggonslight:
　　SoonthiswindieSeaofLand，theFiendWalk'dupanddownalonebentonhisprey，Alone，forotherCreatureinthisplaceLivingorlivelesstobefoundwasnone，Noneyet，butstorehereafterfromtheearthUphitherlikeAerealvapoursflewOfallthingstransitorieandvain，whenSinWithvanityhadfilldtheworksofmen:
　　Bothallthingsvain，andallwhoinvainthingsBuiltthirfondhopesofGlorieorlastingfame，Orhappinessinthisorth'otherlife；
　　AllwhohavethirrewardonEarth，thefruitsOfpainfulSuperstitionandblindZeal，Naughtseekingbutthepraiseofmen，herefindFitretribution，emptieasthirdeeds；
　　Allth'unaccomplishtworksofNatureshand，Abortive，monstrous，orunkindlymixt，Dissolvdonearth，fleethither，andinvain，Tillfinaldissolution，wanderhere，NotintheneighbouringMoon，assomehavedreamd；
　　ThoseargentFieldsmorelikelyhabitants，TranslatedSaints，ormiddleSpiritsholdBetwixtth'AngelicalandHumankinde:
　　Hitherofill-joyndSonsandDaughtersbornFirstfromtheancientWorldthoseGiantscameWithmanyavainexploit，thoughthenrenownd:
　　ThebuildersnextofBABELonthePlainOfSENNAAR，andstillwithvaindesigneNewBABELS，hadtheywherewithall，wouldbuild:
　　Otherscamesingle；heewhotobedeemdAGod，leap'dfondlyintoAETNAflames，EMPEDOCLES，andheewhotoenjoyPLATO'SELYSIUM，leap'dintotheSea，CLEOMBROTUS，andmanymoretoolong，Embryo'sandIdiots，EremitsandFriersWhite，BlackandGrey，withallthirtrumperie。
　　HerePilgrimsroam，thatstray'dsofarrtoseekInGOLGOTHAhimdead，wholivesinHeav'n；
　　AndtheywhotobesureofParadiseDyingputontheweedsofDOMINIC，OrinFRANCISCANthinktopassdisguis'd；
　　TheypassthePlanetsseven，andpassthefixt，AndthatCrystallineSphearwhoseballanceweighsTheTrepidationtalkt，andthatfirstmov'd；
　　AndnowSaintPETERatHeav'nsWicketseemsTowaitthemwithhisKeys，andnowatfootOfHeav'nsascenttheyliftthirFeet，whenloeAviolentcrosswindfromeitherCoastBlowsthemtransversetenthousandLeaguesawryIntothedeviousAir；thenmightyeseeCowles，HoodsandHabitswiththirwearerstostAndflutterdintoRaggs，thenReliques，Beads，Indulgences，Dispenses，Pardons，Bulls，ThesportofWinds:alltheseupwhirldaloftFlyo'rethebacksideoftheWorldfarroffIntoaLIMBOlargeandbroad，sincecalldTheParadiseofFools，tofewunknownLongafter，nowunpeopl'd，anduntrod；
　　AllthisdarkGlobetheFiendfoundashepass'd，Andlonghewanderd，tillatlastagleameOfdawninglightturndthither-wardinhasteHistravell'dsteps；farrdistantheedescriesAscendingbydegreesmagnificentUptothewallofHeavenaStructurehigh，Attopwhereof，butfarrmorerichappeerdTheworkasofaKinglyPalaceGateWithFrontispiceofDiamondandGoldImbellisht，thickwithsparklingorientGemmesThePortalshon，inimitableonEarthByModel，orbyshadingPencildrawn。
　　TheStairsweresuchaswhereonJACOBsawAngelsascendinganddescending，bandsOfGuardiansbright，whenhefromESAUfledToPADAN-ARAMinthefieldofLUZ，DreamingbynightundertheopenSkie，Andwakingcri'd，ThisistheGateofHeav'n。
　　EachStairmysteriouslywasmeant，norstoodTherealwaies，butdrawnuptoHeav'nsomtimesViewless，andunderneathabrightSeaflow'dOfJasper，orofliquidPearle，whereonWhoaftercamefromEarth，saylingarriv'd，WaftedbyAngels，orflewo'retheLakeRaptinaChariotdrawnbyfierySteeds。
　　TheStairswerethenletdown，whethertodareTheFiendbyeasieascent，oraggravateHissadexclusionfromthedoresofBliss。
　　Directagainstwhichop'ndfrombeneath，Justo'retheblissfulseatofParadise，Apassagedowntoth'Earth，apassagewide，Widerbyfarrthenthatofafter-timesOverMountSION，and，thoughthatwerelarge，OverthePROMIS'DLANDtoGodsodear，Bywhich，tovisitoftthosehappyTribes，OnhighbehestshisAngelstoandfroPass'dfrequent，andhiseyewithchoiceregardFromPANEASthefountofJORDANSfloodToBEERSABA，wheretheHOLYLAND
　　BordersonAEGYPTandtheARABIANshoare；
　　Sowidetheop'ningseemd，whereboundsweresetTodarkness，suchasboundtheOceanwave。
　　SATANfromhencenowonthelowerstairThatscal'dbystepsofGoldtoHeav'nGateLooksdownwithwonderatthesuddenviewOfallthisWorldatonce。AswhenaScoutThroughdarkanddesartwayeswithperilgoneAllnight；atlastbybreakofchearfuldawneObtainsthebrowofsomehigh-climbingHill，WhichtohiseyediscoversunawareThegoodlyprospectofsomeforeinlandFirst-seen，orsomerenowndMetropolisWithglisteringSpiresandPinnaclesadornd，WhichnowtheRisingSunguildswithhisbeams。
　　Suchwonderseis'd，thoughafterHeavenseen，TheSpiritmaligne，butmuchmoreenvyseis'dAtsightofallthisWorldbeheldsofaire。
　　Roundhesurveys，andwellmight，wherehestoodSohighabovethecirclingCanopieOfNightsextendedshade；fromEasternPointOfLIBRAtothefleecieStarrthatbearsANDROMEDAfarroffATLANTICKSeasBeyondth'HORIZON；thenfromPoletoPoleHeviewsinbredth，andwithoutlongerpauseDownrightintotheWorldsfirstRegionthrowsHisflightprecipitant，andwindeswitheaseThroughthepuremarbleAirhisobliquewayAmongstinnumerableStarrs，thatshonStarsdistant，butnighhandseemdotherWorlds，OrotherWorldstheyseemd，orhappyIles，LikethoseHESPERIANGardensfam'dofold，FortunateFields，andGrovesandflourieVales，ThricehappyIles，butwhodwelthappythereHestaydnottoenquire:abovethemallThegoldenSuninsplendorlikestHeavenAllur'dhiseye:ThitherhiscoursehebendsThroughthecalmFirmament；butupordowneBycenter，oreccentric，hardtotell，OrLongitude，wherethegreatLuminarieAlooffthevulgarConstellationsthick，ThatfromhisLordlyeyekeepdistancedue，DispensesLightfromfarr；theyastheymoveThirSarrydanceinnumbersthatcomputeDays，months，andyears，towardshisall-chearingLampTurnswifttheirvariousmotions，orareturndByhisMagneticbeam，thatgentlywarmsTheUnivers，andtoeachinwardpartWithgentlepenetration，thoughunseen，Shootsinvisiblevertueeventothedeep:
　　SowondrouslywassethisStationbright。
　　TherelandstheFiend，aspotlikewhichperhapsAstronomerintheSun'slucentOrbeThroughhisglaz'dOpticTubeyetneversaw。
　　Theplacehefoundbeyondexpressionbright，Compar'dwithaughtonEarth，MedalorStone；
　　Notallpartslike，butallalikeinformdWhichradiantlight，asglowingIronwithfire；
　　Ifmettal，partseemdGold，partSilvercleer；
　　Ifstone，CarbunclemostorChrysolite，RubieorTopaz，totheTwelvethatshonInAARONSBrest-plate，andastonebesidesImagindratheroftthenelsewhereseen，Thatstone，orliketothatwhichherebelowPhilosophersinvainsolonghavesought，Invain，thoughbythirpowerfulArttheybindeVolatilHERMES，andcallupunboundInvariousshapesoldPROTEUSfromtheSea，DraindthroughaLimbectohisNativeforme。
　　WhatwondertheniffieldsandregionshereBreatheforthELIXIRpure，andRiversrunPotableGold，whenwithonevertuoustouchTh'Arch-chimicSunsofarrfromusremoteProduceswithTerrestrialHumormixtHereinthedarksomanypreciousthingsOfcolourgloriousandeffectsorare?
　　HerematternewtogazetheDevilmetUndazl'd，farrandwidehiseyecommands，Forsightnoobstaclefoundhere，norshade，ButallSun-shine，aswhenhisBeamsatNoonCulminatefromth'AEQUATOR，astheynowShotupwardstilldirect，whencenowayroundShadowfrombodyopaquecanfall，andtheAire，Nowheresocleer，sharp'ndhisvisualrayToobjectsdistantfarr，wherebyhesoonSawwithinkennagloriousAngelstand，ThesamewhomJOHNsawalsointheSun:
　　Hisbackwasturnd，butnothisbrightnesshid；
　　OfbeamingsunnieRaies，agoldentiarCircl'dhisHead，norlesshisLocksbehindIllustriousonhisShouldersfledgewithwingsLaywavinground；onsomgreatchargeimploy'dHeeseemd，orfixtincogitationdeep。
　　GladwastheSpiritimpureasnowinhopeTofindwhomightdirecthiswandringflightToParadisethehappieseatofMan，Hisjourniesendandourbeginningwoe。
　　Butfirsthecaststochangehispropershape，Whichelsemightworkhimdangerordelay:
　　AndnowastriplingCherubeheappeers，Notoftheprime，yetsuchasinhisfaceYouthsmil'dCelestial，andtoeveryLimbSutablegracediffus'd，sowellhefeignd；
　　UnderaCoronethisflowinghaireIncurlesoneithercheekplaid，wingsheworeOfmanyacolourdplumesprinkl'dwithGold，Hishabitfitforspeedsuccinct，andheldBeforehisdecentstepsaSilverwand。
　　Hedrewnotnighunheard，theAngelbright，Erehedrewnigh，hisradiantvisageturnd，Admonishtbyhiseare，andstraitwasknownTh'Arch-AngelURIEL，oneoftheseav'nWhoinGodspresence，neeresttohisThroneStandreadyatcommand，andarehisEyesThatrunthroughalltheHeav'ns，ordowntoth'EarthBearhisswifterrandsovermoistanddry，O'reSeaandLand:himSATANthusaccostes；
　　URIEL，forthouofthoseseav'nSpiritsthatstandInsightofGod'shighThrone，gloriouslybright，ThefirstartwonthisgreatauthenticwillInterpreterthroughhighestHeav'ntobring，WhereallhisSonsthyEmbassieattend；
　　AndhereartlikeliestbysupreamdecreeLikehonourtoobtain，andashisEyeTovisitoftthisnewCreationround；
　　Unspeakabledesiretosee，andknowAllthesehiswondrousworks，butchieflyMan，Hischiefdelightandfavour，himforwhomAllthesehisworkssowondrousheordaind，HathbroughtmefromtheQuiresofCherubimAlonethuswandring。BrightestSeraphtellInwhichofalltheseshiningOrbeshathManHisfixedseat，orfixedseathathnone，ButalltheseshiningOrbeshischoicetodwell；
　　ThatImayfindhim，andwithsecretgaze，OropenadmirationhimbeholdOnwhomthegreatCreatorhathbestowdWorlds，andonwhomhathallthesegracespowrd；
　　Thatbothinhimandallthings，asismeet，TheUniversalMakerwemaypraise；
　　WhojustlyhathdrivnouthisRebellFoesTodeepestHell，andtorepairthatlossCreatedthisnewhappieRaceofMenToservehimbetter:wiseareallhiswayes。
　　Sospakethefalsedissemblerunperceivd；
　　ForneitherMannorAngelcandiscernHypocrisie，theonlyevilthatwalksInvisible，excepttoGodalone，Byhispermissivewill，throughHeav'nandEarth:
　　Andoftthoughwisdomwake，suspicionsleepsAtwisdomsGate，andtosimplicitieResignshercharge，whilegoodnessthinksnoillWherenoillseems:Whichnowforoncebeguil'dURIEL，thoughRegentoftheSun，andheldThesharpestsightedSpiritofallinHeav'n；
　　WhotothefraudulentImpostorfouleInhisuprightnessanswerthusreturnd。
　　FaireAngel，thydesirewhichtendstoknowTheworksofGod，therebytoglorifieThegreatWork-Maister，leadstonoexcessThatreachesblame，butrathermeritspraiseThemoreitseemsexcess，thatledtheehitherFromthyEmpyrealMansionthusalone，TowitnesswiththineeyeswhatsomeperhapsContentedwithreportheareonelyinheav'n:
　　Forwonderfulindeedareallhisworks，Pleasanttoknow，andworthiesttobeallHadinremembrancealwayeswithdelight；
　　ButwhatcreatedmindcancomprehendThirnumber，orthewisdominfiniteThatbroughtthemforth，buthidthircausesdeep。
　　IsawwhenathisWordtheformlessMass，Thisworldsmaterialmould，cametoaheap:
　　Confusionheardhisvoice，andwildeuproarStoodrul'd，stoodvastinfinitudeconfin'd；
　　Tillathissecondbiddingdarknessfled，Lightshon，andorderfromdisordersprung:
　　SwifttothirseveralQuartershastedthenThecumbrousElements，Earth，Flood，Aire，Fire，AndthisEtherealquintessenceofHeav'nFlewupward，spiritedwithvariousforms，Thatrowldorbicular，andturndtoStarrsNumberless，asthouseest，andhowtheymove；
　　Eachhadhisplaceappointed，eachhiscourse，TherestincircuitwallesthisUniverse。
　　LookdownwardonthatGlobewhosehithersideWithlightfromhence，thoughbutreflected，shines；
　　ThatplaceisEarththeseatofMan，thatlightHisday，whichelseasth'otherHemisphereNightwouldinvade，buttheretheneighbouringMoonSocallthatoppositefairStarrheraideTimelyinterposes，andhermonthlyroundStillending，stillrenewing，throughmidHeav'n；
　　WithborrowdlighthercountenancetriformHencefillsandemptiestoenlightenth'Earth，Andinherpaledominionchecksthenight。
　　ThatspottowhichIpointisPARADISE，ADAMSabode，thoseloftieshadeshisBowre。
　　Thywaythoucanstnotmiss，meminerequires。
　　Thussaid，heturnd，andSATANbowinglow，AstosuperiorSpiritsiswontinHeaven，Wherehonourdueandreverencenoneneglects，Tookleave，andtowardthecoastofEarthbeneath，Downfromth'Ecliptic，spedwithhop'dsuccess，ThrowshissteepflightwithmanyanAeriewheele，Norstaid，tillonNIPHATEStophelights。TheEndoftheThirdBookParadiseLost-Book4ParadiseLostbyJohnMiltonBook4OForthatwarningvoice，whichhewhosawTh'APOCALYPS，heardcryinHeavenaloud，ThenwhentheDragon，puttosecondrout，Camefuriousdowntobereveng'donmen，WOTOTHEINHABITANTSONEARTH！thatnow，Whiletimewas，ourfirstParentshadbinwarndThecomingofthirsecretfoe，andscap'dHaplysoscap'dhismortalsnare；fornowSATAN，nowfirstinflam'dwithrage，camedown，TheTempterereth'Accuserofman-kind，TowreckoninnocentfrailmanhislossOfthatfirstBattel，andhisflighttoHell:
　　Yetnotrejoycinginhisspeed，thoughbold，Faroffandfearless，norwithcausetoboast，Beginshisdireattempt，whichnighthebirthNowrowling，boilesinhistumultuousbrest，AndlikeadevillishEnginebackrecoilesUponhimself；horroranddoubtdistractHistroubl'dthoughts，andfromthebottomstirrTheHellwithinhim，forwithinhimHellHebrings，androundabouthim，norfromHellOnestepnomorethenfromhimselfcanflyBychangeofplace:NowconsciencewakesdespairThatslumberd，wakesthebittermemorieOfwhathewas，whatis，andwhatmustbeWorse；ofworsedeedsworsesufferingsmustensue。
　　SometimestowardsEDENwhichnowinhisviewLaypleasant，hisgrievdlookhefixessad，SometimestowardsHeav'nandthefull-blazingSun，WhichnowsathighinhisMeridianTowre:
　　Thenmuchrevolving，thusinsighsbegan。
　　OthouthatwithsurpassingGlorycrownd，Look'stfromthysoleDominionliketheGodOfthisnewWorld；atwhosesightalltheStarrsHidethirdiminishtheads；totheeIcall，Butwithnofriendlyvoice，andaddthynameOSun，totelltheehowIhatethybeamsThatbringtomyremembrancefromwhatstateIfell，howgloriousonceabovethySpheare；
　　TillPrideandworseAmbitionthrewmedownWarringinHeav'nagainstHeav'nsmatchlessKing:
　　Ahwherefore！hedeservdnosuchreturnFromme，whomhecreatedwhatIwasInthatbrighteminence，andwithhisgoodUpbraidednone；norwashisservicehard。
　　Whatcouldbelessthentoaffordhimpraise，Theeasiestrecompence，andpayhimthanks，Howdue！yetallhisgoodprov'dillinme，Andwroughtbutmalice；liftedupsohighIsdeindsubjection，andthoughtonestephigherWouldsetmehighest，andinamomentquitThedebtimmenseofendlessgratitude，Soburthensome，stillpaying，stilltoow；
　　ForgetfulwhatfromhimIstillreceivd，AndunderstoodnotthatagratefulmindByowingowesnot，butstillpays，atonceIndebtedanddischargd；whatburdenthen?
　　OhadhispowerfulDestinyordaindMesomeinferiourAngel，IhadstoodThenhappie；nounboundedhopehadrais'dAmbition。Yetwhynot?somotherPowerAsgreatmighthaveaspir'd，andmethoughmeanDrawntohispart；butotherPowersasgreatFellnot，butstandunshak'n，fromwithinOrfromwithout，toalltemptationsarm'd。
　　HadstthouthesamefreeWillandPowertostand?
　　Thouhadst:whomhastthouthenorwhattoaccuse，ButHeav'nsfreeLovedealtequallytoall?
　　BethenhisLoveaccurst，sinceloveorhate，Tomealike，itdealseternalwoe。
　　Naycurs'dbethou；sinceagainsthisthywillChosefreelywhatitnowsojustlyrues。
　　Memiserable！whichwayshallIflieInfinitewrauth，andinfinitedespaire?
　　WhichwayIflieisHell；myselfamHell；
　　AndinthelowestdeepalowerdeepStillthreatningtodevourmeopenswide，TowhichtheHellIsufferseemsaHeav'n。
　　Othenatlastrelent:istherenoplaceLeftforRepentance，noneforPardonleft?
　　Noneleftbutbysubmission；andthatwordDISDAINforbidsme，andmydreadofshameAmongthespiritsbeneath，whomIseduc'dWithotherpromisesandothervauntsThentosubmit，boastingIcouldsubdueTh'Omnipotent。Ayme，theylittleknowHowdearlyIabidethatboastsovaine，UnderwhattormentsinwardlyIgroane；
　　WhiletheyadoremeontheThroneofHell，WithDiademandScepterhighadvanc'dThelowerstillIfall，onelySupreamInmiserie；suchjoyAmbitionfindes。
　　ButsayIcouldrepentandcouldobtaineByActofGracemyformerstate；howsoonWouldhighthrecalhighthoughts，howsoonunsayWhatfeign'dsubmissionswore:easewouldrecantVowsmadeinpain，asviolentandvoid。
　　FornevercantruereconcilementgrowWherewoundsofdeadlyhatehavepeirc'dsodeep:
　　WhichwouldbutleadmetoaworserelapseAndheavierfall:soshouldIpurchasedeareShortintermissionboughtwithdoublesmart。
　　Thisknowsmypunisher；thereforeasfarrFromgrantinghee，asIfrombeggingpeace:
　　Allhopeexcludedthus，beholdinsteadOfusout-cast，exil'd，hisnewdelight，Mankindcreated，andforhimthisWorld。
　　SofarwelHope，andwithHopefarwelFear，FarwelRemorse:allGoodtomeislost；
　　EvilbethoumyGood；bytheeatleastDividedEmpirewithHeav'nsKingIholdBythee，andmorethenhalfperhapswillreigne；
　　AsManerelong，andthisnewWorldshallknow。
　　Thuswhilehespake，eachpassiondimm'dhisfaceThricechang'dwithpale，ire，envieanddespair，Whichmarrdhisborrow'dvisage，andbetraidHimcounterfet，ifanyeyebeheld。
　　Forheav'nlymindesfromsuchdistempersfouleAreevercleer。Whereofheesoonaware，Eachperturbationsmooth'dwithoutwardcalme，Artificeroffraud；andwasthefirstThatpractisdfalshoodundersaintlyshew，Deepmalicetoconceale，couch'twithrevenge:
　　YetnotanoughhadpractisdtodeceiveURIELoncewarnd；whoseeyepursu'dhimdownThewayhewent，andonth'ASSYRIANmountSawhimdisfigur'd，morethencouldbefallSpiritofhappiesort:hisgesturesfierceHemarkdandmaddemeanour，thenalone，Ashesuppos'd，allunobserv'd，unseen。
　　Soonhefares，andtothebordercomesOfEDEN，wheredeliciousParadise，Nownearer，Crownswithherenclosuregreen，AswitharuralmoundthechampainheadOfasteepwilderness，whosehairiesidesWiththicketovergrown，grottesqueandwilde，Accessdeni'd；andoverheadupgrewInsuperablehighthofloftiestshade，Cedar，andPine，andFirr，andbranchingPalm，ASilvanScene，andastheranksascendShadeaboveshade，awoodieTheatreOfstateliestview。YethigherthenthirtopsTheverdurouswallofParadiseupsprung:
　　WhichtoourgeneralSiregaveprospectlargeIntohisneatherEmpireneighbouringround。
　　AndhigherthenthatWallacirclingrowOfgoodliestTreesloadenwithfairestFruit，BlossomsandFruitsatonceofgoldenhueAppeerd，withgayenameldcoloursmixt:
　　OnwhichtheSunmoregladimpress'dhisbeamsTheninfairEveningCloud，orhumidBow，WhenGodhathshowrdtheearth；solovelyseemdThatLantskip:AndofpurenowpureraireMeetshisapproach，andtotheheartinspiresVernaldelightandjoy，abletodriveAllsadnessbutdespair:nowgentlegalesFanningthirodoriferouswingsdispenseNativeperfumes，andwhisperwhencetheystoleThosebalmiespoiles。AswhentothemwhosaileBeyondtheCAPEOFHOPE，andnowarepastMOZAMBIC，offatSeaNorth-EastwindesblowSABEANOdoursfromthespicieshoareOfARABIEtheblest，withsuchdelayWellpleas'dtheyslackthircourse，andmanyaLeagueCheardwiththegratefulsmelloldOceansmiles。
　　SoentertaindthoseodoroussweetstheFiendWhocamethirbane，thoughwiththembetterpleas'dThenASMODEUSwiththefishiefume，Thatdrovehim，thoughenamourd，fromtheSpouseOfTOBITSSon，andwithavengeancesentFromMEDIAposttoAEGYPT，therefastbound。
　　Nowtoth'ascentofthatsteepsavageHillSATANhadjourniedon，pensiveandslow；
　　Butfurtherwayfoundnone，sothickentwin'd，Asonecontinu'dbrake，theundergrowthOfshrubsandtanglingbusheshadperplextAllpathofManorBeastthatpastthatway:
　　OneGatethereonelywas，andthatlook'dEastOnth'otherside:whichwhenth'arch-fellonsawDueentrancehedisdaind，andincontempt，Atoneslightboundhighoverleap'dallboundOfHillorhighestWall，andsheerwithinLightsonhisfeet。AswhenaprowlingWolfe，Whomhungerdrivestoseeknewhauntforprey，WatchingwhereShepherdspenthirFlocksateeveInhurdl'dCotesamidthefieldsecure，Leapso'rethefencewitheaseintotheFould:
　　OrasaThiefbenttounhoordthecashOfsomerichBurgher，whosesubstantialdores，Cross-barrdandboltedfast，fearnoassault，Inatthewindowclimbes，oro'rethetiles；
　　SoclombthisfirstgrandThiefintoGodsFould:
　　SosinceintohisChurchlewdHirelingsclimbe。
　　Thenceupheflew，andontheTreeofLife，ThemiddleTreeandhighesttherethatgrew，SatlikeaCormorant；yetnottrueLifeTherebyregaind，butsatdevisingDeathTothemwholiv'd；noronthevertuethoughtOfthatlife-givingPlant，butonlyus'dForprospect，whatwellus'dhadbinthepledgeOfimmortalitie。SolittleknowsAny，butGodalone，tovaluerightThegoodbeforehim，butpervertsbestthingsToworstabuse，ortothirmeanestuse。
　　BeneathhimwithnewwondernowheviewsToalldelightofhumansenseexpos'dInnarrowroomNatureswholewealth，yeamore，AHeavenonEarth，forblissfulParadiseOfGodtheGardenwas，byhimintheEastOfEDENplanted；EDENstretchdherLineFromAURANEastwardtotheRoyalTowrsOfgreatSELEUCIA，builtbyGRECIANKings，OrwheretheSonsofEDENlongbeforeDweltinTELASSAR:inthispleasantsoileHisfarrmorepleasantGardenGodordaind；
　　Outofthefertilgroundhecaus'dtogrowAllTreesofnoblestkindforsight，smell，taste；
　　AndallamidthemstoodtheTreeofLife，Higheminent，bloomingAmbrosialFruitOfvegetableGold；andnexttoLifeOurDeaththeTreeofKnowledgegrewfastby，KnowledgeofGoodboughtdearbyknowingill。
　　SouthwardthroughEDENwentaRiverlarge，Norchang'dhiscourse，butthroughtheshaggiehillPass'dunderneathingulft，forGodhadthrownThatMountainashisGardenmouldhighrais'dUpontherapidcurrent，whichthroughveinsOfporousEarthwithkindlythirstupdrawn，RoseafreshFountain，andwithmanyarillWaterdtheGarden；thenceunitedfellDownthesteepglade，andmettheneatherFlood，Whichfromhisdarksompassagenowappeers，AndnowdividedintofourmainStreams，Runsdivers，wandringmanyafamousRealmeAndCountrywhereofhereneedsnoaccount，Butrathertotellhow，ifArtcouldtell，HowfromthatSaphireFountthecrispedBrooks，RowlingonOrientPearlandsandsofGold，WithmazieerrorunderpendantshadesRanNectar，visitingeachplant，andfedFloursworthyofParadisewhichnotniceArtInBedsandcuriousKnots，butNatureboonPowrdforthprofuseonHillandDaleandPlaine，BothwherethemorningSunfirstwarmlysmoteTheopenfield，andwheretheunpierc'tshadeImbroundthenoontideBowrs:Thuswasthisplace，Ahappyruralseatofvariousview；
　　GroveswhoserichTreesweptodorousGummsandBalme，OtherswhosefruitburnishtwithGoldenRindeHungamiable，HESPERIANFablestrue，Iftrue，hereonely，andofdelicioustaste:
　　BetwixtthemLawns，orlevelDowns，andFlocksGrasingthetenderherb，wereinterpos'd，Orpalmiehilloc，ortheflourielapOfsomirriguousValleyspreadherstore，Floursofallhue，andwithoutThorntheRose:
　　Anotherside，umbrageousGrotsandCavesOfcoolerecess，o'rewhichthemantlingVineLayesforthherpurpleGrape，andgentlycreepsLuxuriant；meanwhilemurmuringwatersfallDowntheslopehills，disperst，orinaLake，ThattothefringedBankwithMyrtlecrownd，Herchrystallmirrorholds，unitethirstreams。
　　TheBirdsthirquireapply；aires，vernalaires，Breathingthesmelloffieldandgrove，attuneThetremblingleaves，whileUniversalPAN
　　KnitwiththeGRACESandtheHOURSindanceLedonth'EternalSpring。NotthatfairefieldOfENNA，wherePROSERPINgathringfloursHerselfafairerFlourebygloomieDIS
　　Wasgatherd，whichcostCERESallthatpainToseekherthroughtheworld；northatsweetGroveOfDAPHNEbyORONTES，andth'inspir'dCASTALIANSpringmightwiththisParadiseOfEDENstrive；northatNYSEIANIleGirtwiththeRiverTRITON，whereoldCHAM，WhomGentilesAMMONcallandLIBYANJOVE，HidAMALTHEAandherFloridSonYoungBACCHUSfromhisStepdameRHEA'Seye；
　　NorwhereABASSINKingsthirissueGuard，MountAMARA，thoughthisbysomsuppos'dTrueParadiseundertheETHIOPLineByNILUShead，enclos'dwithshiningRock，Awholedayesjourneyhigh，butwideremoteFromthisASSYRIANGarden，wheretheFiendSawundelightedalldelight，allkindOflivingCreaturesnewtosightandstrange:
　　Twooffarnoblershapeerectandtall，Godlikeerect，withnativeHonourcladInnakedMajestieseemdLordsofall，Andworthieseemd，forinthirlooksDivineTheimageofthirgloriousMakershon，Truth，Wisdome，Sanctitudesevereandpure，Severe，butintruefilialfreedomplac't；
　　Whencetrueautoritieinmen；thoughbothNotequal，asthirsexnotequalseemd；
　　Forcontemplationheeandvalourformd，ForsoftnesssheeandsweetattractiveGrace，HeeforGodonly，sheeforGodinhim:
　　HisfairlargeFrontandEyesublimedeclar'dAbsoluterule；andHyacinthinLocksRoundfromhispartedforelockmanlyhungClustring，butnotbeneathhisshouldersbroad:
　　SheeasavaildowntotheslenderwasteHerunadornedgoldentressesworeDissheveld，butinwantonringletswav'dAstheVinecurleshertendrils，whichimpli'dSubjection，butrequir'dwithgentlesway，Andbyheryeilded，byhimbestreceivd，Yeildedwithcoysubmission，modestpride，Andsweetreluctantamorousdelay。
　　Northosemysteriouspartswerethenconceald，Thenwasnotguiltieshame，dishonestshameOfnaturesworks，honordishonorable，Sin-bred，howhaveyetroubl'dallmankindWithshewsinstead，meershewsofseemingpure，Andbanishtfrommanslifehishappiestlife，Simplicitieandspotlessinnocence。
　　Sopassdtheynakedon，norshundthesightOfGodorAngel，fortheythoughtnoill:
　　Sohandinhandtheypassd，thelovliestpairThateversinceinlovesimbracesmet，ADAMthegoodliestmanofmensinceborneHisSons，thefairestofherDaughtersEVE。
　　UnderatuftofshadethatonagreenStoodwhisperingsoft，byafreshFountainsideTheysatthemdown，andafternomoretoilOfthirsweetGardninglabourthensuffic'dTorecommendcooleZEPHYR，andmadeeaseMoreeasie，wholsomthirstandappetiteMoregrateful，tothirSupperFruitstheyfell，NectarineFruitswhichthecompliantboughesYeildedthem，side-longastheysatreclineOnthesoftdownieBankdamasktwithflours:
　　Thesavouriepulptheychew，andintherindeStillastheythirstedscoopthebrimmingstream；
　　Norgentlepurpose，norendearingsmilesWanted，noryouthfuldallianceasbeseemsFaircouple，linktinhappienuptialLeague，Aloneasthey。AboutthemfriskingplaydAllBeastsofth'Earth，sincewilde，andofallchaseInWoodorWilderness，ForrestorDen；
　　SportingtheLionrampd，andinhispawDandl'dtheKid；Bears，Tygers，Ounces，PardsGamboldbeforethem，th'unwieldyElephantTomakethemmirthus'dallhismight，&；wreathdHisLitheProboscis；closetheSerpentslyInsinuating，wovewithGordiantwineHisbreadedtrain，andofhisfatalguileGaveproofunheeded；othersonthegrassCoucht，andnowfildwithpasturegazingsat，OrBedwardruminating:fortheSunDeclin'dwashastingnowwithpronecarreerToth'OceanIles，andinth'ascendingScaleOfHeav'ntheStarrsthatusherEveningrose:
　　WhenSATANstillingaze，asfirsthestood，Scarcethusatlengthfaildspeechrecoverdsad。
　　OHell！whatdoemineeyeswithgriefbehold，Intoourroomofblissthushighadvanc'tCreaturesofothermould，earth-bornperhaps，NotSpirits，yettoheav'nlySpiritsbrightLittleinferior；whommythoughtspursueWithwonder，andcouldlove，solivelyshinesInthemDivineresemblance，andsuchgraceThehandthatformdthemonthirshapehathpourd。
　　Ahgentlepair，yeelittlethinkhownighYourchangeapproaches，whenallthesedelightsWillvanishanddeliveryetowoe，Morewoe，themoreyourtasteisnowofjoy；
　　Happie，butforsohappieillsecur'dLongtocontinue，andthishighseatyourHeav'nIllfenc'tforHeav'ntokeepoutsuchafoeAsnowisenterd；yetnopurpos'dfoeToyouwhomIcouldpittiethusforlorneThoughIunpittied:LeaguewithyouIseek，Andmutualamitiesostreight，soclose，ThatIwithyoumustdwell，oryouwithmeHenceforth；mydwellinghaplymaynotpleaseLikethisfairParadise，yoursense，yetsuchAcceptyourMakerswork；hegaveitme，WhichIasfreelygive；Hellshallunfould，Toentertainyoutwo，herwidestGates，AndsendforthallherKings；therewillberoom，Notlikethesenarrowlimits，toreceiveYournumerousofspring；ifnobetterplace，ThankhimwhoputsmeloathtothisrevengeOnyouwhowrongmenotforhimwhowrongd。
　　AndshouldIatyourharmlessinnocenceMelt，asIdoe，yetpublicreasonjust，HonourandEmpirewithrevengeenlarg'd，ByconqueringthisnewWorld，compelsmenowTodowhatelsethoughdamndIshouldabhorre。
　　SospaketheFiend，andwithnecessitie，TheTyrantsplea，excus'dhisdevilishdeeds。
　　ThenfromhisloftiestandonthathighTreeDownhealightsamongthesportfulHerdOfthosefourfootedkindes，himselfnowone，Nowother，asthirshapeservdbesthisendNeerertoviewhisprey，andunespi'dTomarkwhatofthirstatehemoremightlearnBywordoractionmarkt:aboutthemroundALionnowhestalkeswithfierieglare，ThenasaTiger，whobychancehathspi'dInsomePurlieutwogentleFawnesatplay，Straitcouchesclose，thenrisingchangesoftHiscouchantwatch，asonewhochosehisgroundWhencerushinghemightsurestseisethembothGrip'tineachpaw:whenADAMfirstofmenTofirstofwomenEVEthusmovingspeech，Turndhimallearetohearenewutteranceflow。
　　Solepartnerandsolepartofallthesejoyes，Dearerthyselfthenall；needsmustthePowerThatmadeus，andforusthisampleWorldBeinfinitlygood，andofhisgoodAsliberalandfreeasinfinite，Thatrais'dusfromthedustandplac'tushereInallthishappiness，whoathishandHavenothingmerited，norcanperformeAughtwhereofheehathneed，heewhorequiresFromusnootherservicethentokeepThisone，thiseasiecharge，ofalltheTreesInParadisethatbearedeliciousfruitSovarious，nottotastethatonelyTreeOfknowledge，plantedbytheTreeofLife，SoneergrowsDeathtoLife，whatereDeathis，Somdreadfulthingnodoubt；forwellthouknowstGodhathpronounc'titdeathtotastethatTree，TheonlysignofourobedienceleftAmongsomanysignesofpowerandruleConferrduponus，andDominiongiv'nOverallotherCreaturesthatpossesseEarth，Aire，andSea。ThenletusnotthinkhardOneeasieprohibition，whoenjoyFreeleavesolargetoallthingselse，andchoiceUnlimitedofmanifolddelights:
　　Butletuseverpraisehim，andextollHisbountie，followingourdelightfultaskToprunethesegrowingPlants，&；tendtheseFlours，Whichwereittoilsom，yetwiththeeweresweet。
　　TowhomthusEverepli'd。OthouforwhomAndfromwhomIwasformdfleshofthyflesh，Andwithoutwhomamtonoend，myGuideAndHead，whatthouhastsaidisjustandright。
　　Forweetohimindeedallpraisesowe，Anddailythanks，IchieflywhoenjoySofarrthehappierLot，enjoyingtheePreeminentbysomuchodds，whilethouLikeconsorttothyselfcanstnowherefind。
　　ThatdayIoftremember，whenfromsleepIfirstawak't，andfoundmyselfrepos'dUnderashadeonflours，muchwondringwhereAndwhatIwas，whencethitherbrought，andhow。
　　NotdistantfarfromthenceamurmuringsoundOfwatersissu'dfromaCaveandspreadIntoaliquidPlain，thenstoodunmov'dPureasth'expanseofHeav'n；IthitherwentWithunexperienc'tthought，andlaidmedowneOnthegreenbank，tolookintothecleerSmoothLake，thattomeseemdanotherSkie。
　　AsIbentdowntolook，justopposite，AShapewithinthewatrygleamappeerdBendingtolookonme，Istartedback，Itstartedback，butpleasdIsoonreturnd，Pleas'ditreturndassoonwithansweringlooksOfsympathieandlove，thereIhadfixtMineeyestillnow，andpin'dwithvaindesire，Hadnotavoicethuswarndme，Whatthouseest，WhattherethouseestfairCreatureisthyself，Withtheeitcameandgoes:butfollowme，AndIwillbringtheewherenoshadowstaiesThycoming，andthysoftimbraces，heeWhoseimagethouart，himthoushallenjoyInseparabliethine，tohimshaltbeareMultitudeslikethyself，andthencebecall'dMotherofhumanRace:whatcouldIdoe，Butfollowstrait，invisiblythusled?
　　TillIespi'dthee，fairindeedandtall，UnderaPlatan，yetmethoughtlessfaire，Lesswinningsoft，lessamiabliemilde，Thenthatsmoothwatryimage；backIturnd，Thoufollowingcryd'staloud，ReturnfairEVE，Whomfli'stthou?whomthoufli'st，ofhimthouart，Hisflesh，hisbone；togivetheebeingIlentOutofmysidetothee，neerestmyheartSubstantialLife，tohavetheebymysideHenceforthanindividualsolacedear；
　　PartofmySoulIseekthee，andtheeclaimMyotherhalf:withthatthygentlehandSeisdmine，Iyeilded，andfromthattimeseeHowbeautyisexcelldbymanlygraceAndwisdom，whichaloneistrulyfair。
　　SospakeourgeneralMother，andwitheyesOfconjugalattractionunreprov'd，Andmeeksurrender，halfimbracingleandOnourfirstFather，halfherswellingBreastNakedmethisundertheflowingGoldOfherloosetresseshid:heindelightBothofherBeautyandsubmissiveCharmsSmil'dwithsuperiorLove，asJUPITER
　　OnJUNOsmiles，whenheimpregnstheCloudsThatshedMAYFlowers；andpress'dherMatronlipWithkissespure:asidetheDevilturndForenvie，yetwithjealousleermaligneEy'dthemaskance，andtohimselfthusplaind。
　　Sighthateful，sighttormenting！thusthesetwoImparadis'tinoneanothersarmsThehappierEDEN，shallenjoythirfillOfblissonbliss，whileItoHellamthrust，Whereneitherjoynorlove，butfiercedesire，Amongourothertormentsnottheleast，Stillunfulfill'dwithpainoflongingpines；
　　YetletmenotforgetwhatIhavegain'dFromthirownmouths；allisnottheirsitseems:
　　OnefatalTreetherestandsofKnowledgecall'd，Forbiddenthemtotaste:Knowledgeforbidd'n?
　　Suspicious，reasonless。WhyshouldthirLordEnviethemthat?canitbesintoknow，Canitbedeath?anddotheyonelystandByIgnorance，isthatthirhappiestate，Theproofofthirobedienceandthirfaith?
　　OfairfoundationlaidwhereontobuildThirruine！HenceIwillexcitethirmindsWithmoredesiretoknow，andtorejectEnviouscommands，inventedwithdesigneTokeepthemlowwhomknowledgemightexaltEqualwithGods；aspiringtobesuch，Theytasteanddie:whatlikeliercanensue?
　　ButfirstwithnarrowsearchImustwalkroundThisGarden，andnocornerleaveunspi'd；
　　AchancebutchancemayleadwhereImaymeetSomewandringSpiritofHeav'n，byFountainside，Orinthickshaderetir'd，fromhimtodrawWhatfurtherwouldbelearnt。Livewhileyemay，Yethappiepair；enjoy，tillIreturn，Shortpleasures，forlongwoesaretosucceed。
　　Sosaying，hisproudstephescornfulturn'd，Butwithslycircumspection，andbeganThroughwood，throughwaste，o'rehil，o'redalehisroam。
　　MeanwhileinutmostLongitude，whereHeav'nWithEarthandOceanmeets，thesettingSunSlowlydescended，andwithrightaspectAgainsttheeasternGateofParadiseLeveldhiseevningRayes:itwasaRockOfAlablaster，pil'duptotheClouds，Conspicuousfarr，windingwithoneascentAccessiblefromEarth，oneentrancehigh；
　　Therestwascraggiecliff，thatoverhungStillasitrose，impossibletoclimbe。