BetwixttheserockiePillarsGABRIELsatChiefofth'AngelicGuards，awaitingnight；
　　Abouthimexercis'dHeroicGamesTh'unarmedYouthofHeav'n，butnighathandCelestialArmourie，Shields，Helmes，andSpearesHunghighwithDiamondflaming，andwithGold。
　　ThithercameURIEL，glidingthroughtheEevenOnaSunbeam，swiftasashootingStarrInAUTUMNthwartsthenight，whenvaporsfir'dImpresstheAir，andshewstheMarinerFromwhatpointofhisCompasstobewareImpetuouswinds:hethusbeganinhaste。
　　GABRIEL，totheethycoursbyLothathgiv'nChargeandstrictwatchthattothishappieplaceNoevilthingapproachorenterin；
　　ThisdayathighthofNooncametomySpheareASpirit，zealous，asheseem'd，toknowMoreofth'Almightiesworks，andchieflyManGodslatestImage:Idescrib'dhiswayBentallonspeed，andmarkthisAerieGate；
　　ButintheMountthatliesfromEDENNorth，Wherehefirstlighted，soondiscerndhislooksAlienfromHeav'n，withpassionsfoulobscur'd:
　　Mineeyepursu'dhimstill，butundershadeLostsightofhim；oneofthebanishtcrewIfear，hathventur'dfromthedeep，toraiseNewtroubles；himthycaremustbetofind。
　　TowhomthewingedWarriourthusreturnd:
　　URIEL，nowonderifthyperfetsight，AmidtheSunsbrightcirclewherethousitst，Seefarrandwide:inatthisGatenonepassThevigilancehereplac't，butsuchascomeWellknownfromHeav'n；andsinceMeridianhourNoCreaturethence:ifSpiritofothersort，Sominded，haveoreleapttheseearthieboundsOnpurpose，hardthouknowstittoexcludeSpiritualsubstancewithcorporealbarr。
　　ButifwithinthecircuitofthesewalksInwhatsoevershapehelurk，ofwhomThoutelst，bymorrowdawningIshallknow。
　　Sopromis'dhee，andURIELtohischargeReturndonthatbrightbeam，whosepointnowraisdBorehimslopedownwardtotheSunnowfall'nBeneathth'AZORES；whithertheprimeOrb，Incrediblehowswift，hadthitherrowl'dDiurnal，orthislessvolubilEarthByshorterflighttoth'East，hadlefthimthereArrayingwithreflectedPurpleandGoldTheCloudsthatonhisWesternThroneattend:
　　NowcamestillEevningon，andTwilightgrayHadinhersoberLiverieallthingsclad；
　　Silenceaccompanied，forBeastandBird，TheytothirgrassieCouch，thesetothirNestsWereslunk，allbutthewakefulNightingale；
　　Sheallnightlongheramorousdescantsung；
　　Silencewaspleas'd:nowglow'dtheFirmamentWithlivingSaphirs:HESPERUSthatledThestarrieHost，rodebrightest，tilltheMoonRisingincloudedMajestie，atlengthApparentQueenunvaildherpeerlesslight，Ando'rethedarkherSilverMantlethrew。
　　WhenADAMthustoEVE:FairConsort，th'hourOfnight，andallthingsnowretir'dtorestMindusoflikerepose，sinceGodhathsetLabourandrest，asdayandnighttomenSuccessive，andthetimelydewofsleepNowfallingwithsoftslumbrousweightinclinesOureye-lids；otherCreaturesalldaylongRoveidleunimploid，andlessneedrest；
　　ManhathhisdailyworkofbodyormindAppointed，whichdeclareshisDignitie，AndtheregardofHeav'nonallhiswaies；
　　WhileotherAnimalsunactiverange，AndofthirdoingsGodtakesnoaccount。
　　TomorrowerefreshMorningstreaktheEastWithfirstapproachoflight，wemustberis'n，Andatourpleasantlabour，toreformYonflourieArbors，yonderAlliesgreen，Ourwalksatnoon，withbranchesovergrown，Thatmockourscantmanuring，andrequireMorehandsthenourstolopthirwantongrowth:
　　ThoseBlossomsalso，andthosedroppingGumms，Thatliebestrowneunsightlyandunsmooth，Askriddance，ifwemeantotreadwithease；
　　Meanwhile，asNaturewills，Nightbidsusrest。
　　TowhomthusEVEwithperfetbeautyadornd。
　　MyAuthorandDisposer，whatthoubidstUnargu'dIobey；soGodordains，GodisthyLaw，thoumine:toknownomoreIswomanshappiestknowledgeandherpraise。
　　WiththeeconversingIforgetalltime，Allseasonsandthirchange，allpleasealike。
　　Sweetisthebreathofmorn，herrisingsweet，WithcharmofearliestBirds；pleasanttheSunWhenfirstonthisdelightfulLandhespreadsHisorientBeams，onherb，tree，fruit，andflour，Glistringwithdew；fragrantthefertilearthAftersoftshowers；andsweetthecomingonOfgratefulEevningmilde，thensilentNightWiththishersolemnBirdandthisfairMoon，AndthesetheGemmsofHeav'n，herstarrietrain:
　　ButneitherbreathofMornwhensheascendsWithcharmofearliestBirds，norrisingSunOnthisdelightfulland，norherb，fruit，floure，Glistringwithdew，norfragranceaftershowers，NorgratefulEveningmild，norsilentNightWiththishersolemnBird，norwalkbyMoon，OrglitteringStarr-lightwithouttheeissweet。
　　Butwherforeallnightlongshinethese，forwhomThisglorioussight，whensleephathshutalleyes?
　　TowhomourgeneralAncestorrepli'd。
　　DaughterofGodandMan，accomplishtEVE，Thosehavethircoursetofinish，roundtheEarth，BymorrowEevning，andfromLandtoLandInorder，thoughtoNationsyetunborn，Ministringlightprepar'd，theysetandrise；
　　LeasttotaldarknessshouldbyNightregaineHeroldpossession，andextinguishlifeInNatureandallthings，whichthesesoftfiresNotonlyenlighten，butwithkindlyheateOfvariousinfluencefomentandwarme，Temperornourish，orinpartsheddownThirstellarvertueonallkindsthatgrowOnEarth，madeherebyaptertoreceivePerfectionfromtheSunsmorepotentRay。
　　Thesethen，thoughunbeheldindeepofnight，Shinenotinvain，northink，thoughmenwerenone，Thatheav'nwouldwantspectators，Godwantpraise；
　　MillionsofspiritualCreatureswalktheEarthUnseen，bothwhenwewake，andwhenwesleep:
　　AllthesewithceaslesspraisehisworksbeholdBothdayandnight:howoftenfromthesteepOfechoingHillorThickethaveweheardCelestialvoicestothemidnightair，Sole，orresponsiveeachtoothersnoteSingingthirgreatCreator:oftinbandsWhiletheykeepwatch，ornightlyroundingwalkWithHeav'nlytouchofinstrumentalsoundsInfullharmonicnumberjoind，thirsongsDividethenight，andliftourthoughtstoHeaven。
　　Thustalkinghandinhandalonetheypass'dOntothirblissfulBower；itwasaplaceChos'nbythesovranPlanter，whenhefram'dAllthingstomansdelightfuluse；theroofeOfthickestcovertwasinwovenshadeLaurelandMirtle，andwhathighergrewOffirmandfragrantleaf；oneithersideACANTHUS，andeachodorousbushieshrubFenc'duptheverdantwall；eachbeauteousflour，IRISallhues，Roses，andGessaminRear'dhighthirflourishtheadsbetween，andwroughtMosaic；underfoottheViolet，Crocus，andHyacinthwithrichinlayBroiderdtheground，morecolour'dthenwithstoneOfcostliestEmblem:otherCreaturehereBeast，Bird，Insect，orWormdurstenternone；
　　Suchwasthiraweofman。InshadierBowerMoresacredandsequesterd，thoughbutfeignd，PANorSILVANUSneverslept，norNymph，NorFAUNUShaunted。HereincloserecessWithFlowers，Garlands，andsweet-smellingHerbsEspousedEVEdecktfirstherNuptialBed，Andheav'nlyQuirestheHymenaeansung，WhatdaythegenialAngeltoourSireBroughtherinnakedbeautymoreadorn'd，MorelovelythenPANDORA，whomtheGodsEndowdwithallthirgifts，andOtoolikeInsadevent，whentotheunwiserSonOfJAPHETbroughtbyHERMES，sheensnar'dMankindwithherfairelooks，tobeaveng'dOnhimwhohadstoleJOVESauthenticfire。
　　ThusatthirshadieLodgearriv'd，bothstood，Bothturnd，andunderop'nSkieador'dTheGodthatmadebothSkie，Air，Earth&；Heav'nWhichtheybeheld，theMoonsresplendentGlobeAndstarriePole:Thoualsomad'sttheNight，MakerOmnipotent，andthoutheDay，WhichweinourappointedworkimploydHavefinishthappieinourmutualhelpAndmutuallove，theCrownofallourblissOrdain'dbythee，andthisdeliciousplaceForustoolarge，wherethyabundancewantsPartakers，anduncroptfallstotheground。
　　Butthouhastpromis'dfromustwoaRaceTofilltheEarth，whoshallwithusextollThygoodnessinfinite，bothwhenwewake，Andwhenweseek，asnow，thygiftofsleep。
　　Thissaidunanimous，andotherRitesObservingnone，butadorationpureWhichGodlikesbest，intothirinmostbowerHandedtheywent；andeas'dtheputtingoffThesetroublesomdisguiseswhichweewear，Straitsidebysidewerelaid，norturndIweeneADAMfromhisfairSpouse，norEVEtheRitesMysteriousofconnubialLoverefus'd:
　　WhateverHypocritesausterelytalkOfpuritieandplaceandinnocence，DefamingasimpurewhatGoddeclaresPure，andcommandstosom，leavesfreetoall。
　　OurMakerbidsincrease，whobidsabstainButourDestroyer，foetoGodandMan?
　　HaileweddedLove，mysteriousLaw，truesourceOfhumanofspring，soleproprietie，InParadiseofallthingscommonelse。
　　Bytheeadulterouslustwasdriv'nfrommenAmongthebestialherdstoraunge，bytheeFoundedinReason，Loyal，Just，andPure，Relationsdear，andalltheCharitiesOfFather，Son，andBrotherfirstwereknown。
　　Farrbeit，thatIshouldwritetheesinorblame，Orthinktheeunbefittingholiestplace，PerpetualFountainofDomesticsweets，WhoseBedisundefil'dandchastpronounc't，Present，orpast，asSaintsandPatriarchsus'd。
　　HereLovehisgoldenshaftsimploies，herelightsHisconstantLamp，andwaveshispurplewings，Reignshereandrevels；notintheboughtsmileOfHarlots，loveless，joyless，unindeard，Casualfruition，norinCourtAmoursMixtDance，orwantonMask，orMidnightBal，OrSerenate，whichthestarv'dLoversingsTohisproudfair，bestquittedwithdisdain。
　　TheselulldbyNightingalesimbraceingslept，AndonthirnakedlimbstheflourieroofShowrdRoses，whichtheMornrepair'd。Sleepon，Blestpair；andOyethappiestifyeseekNohappierstate，andknowtoknownomore。
　　Nowhadnightmeasur'dwithhershaddowieConeHalfwayupHillthisvastSublunarVault，AndfromthirIvoriePorttheCherubimForthissuingatth'accustomdhourstoodarmdTothirnightwatchesinwarlikeParade，WhenGABRIELtohisnextinpowerthusspake。
　　UZZIEL，halfthesedrawoff，andcoasttheSouthWithstrictestwatch；theseotherwheeltheNorth，OurcircuitmeetsfullWest。AsflametheypartHalfwheelingtotheShield，halftotheSpear。
　　Fromthese，twostrongandsuttleSpiritshecalldThatneerhimstood，andgavethemthusincharge。
　　ITHURIELandZEPHON，withwingdspeedSearchthroughthisGarden，leavunsearchtnonook，ButchieflywherethosetwofairCreaturesLodge，Nowlaidperhapsasleepsecureofharme。
　　ThisEevningfromtheSun'sdeclinearriv'dWhotellsofsominfernalSpiritseenHitherwardbentwhocouldhavethought?escap'dThebarrsofHell，onerrandbadnodoubt:
　　Suchwhereyefind，seisefast，andhitherbring。
　　Sosaying，onheledhisradiantFiles，Daz'lingtheMoon；thesetotheBowerdirectInsearchofwhomtheysought:himtheretheyfoundSquatlikeaToad，closeattheeareofEVE；
　　AssayingbyhisDevilisharttoreachTheOrgansofherFancie，andwiththemforgeIllusionsashelist，PhantasmsandDreams，Orif，inspiringvenom，hemighttaintTh'animalSpiritsthatfrompurebloodariseLikegentlebreathsfromRiverspure，thenceraiseAtleastdistemperd，discontentedthoughts，Vainhopes，vainaimes，inordinatedesiresBlownupwithhighconceitsingendringpride。
　　HimthusintentITHURIELwithhisSpearTouch'dlightly；fornofalshoodcanendureTouchofCelestialtemper，butreturnsOfforcetoitsownlikeness:uphestartsDiscoverdandsurpriz'd。AswhenasparkLightsonaheapofnitrousPowder，laidFitfortheTunsomMagazintostoreAgainstarumordWarr，theSmuttiegraineWithsuddenblazediffus'd，inflamestheAire:
　　SostartedupinhisownshapetheFiend。
　　BacksteptthosetwofairAngelshalfamaz'dSosuddentobeholdthegrieslieKing；
　　Yetthus，unmovdwithfear，accosthimsoon。
　　WhichofthoserebellSpiritsadjudg'dtoHellCom'stthou，escap'dthyprison，andtransform'd，WhysatstthoulikeanenemieinwaiteHerewatchingattheheadofthesethatsleep?
　　KnowyenotthensaidSATAN，filldwithscorn，Knowyenotme?yeknewmeoncenomateForyou，theresittingwhereyedurstnotsoare；
　　Nottoknowmeearguesyourselvesunknown，Thelowestofyourthrong；orifyeknow，Whyaskye，andsuperfluousbeginYourmessage，liketoendasmuchinvain?
　　TowhomthusZEPHON，answeringscornwithscorn。
　　Thinknot，revoltedSpirit，thyshapethesame，Orundiminishtbrightness，tobeknownAswhenthoustoodstinHeav'nuprightandpure；
　　ThatGloriethen，whenthounomorewastgood，Departedfromthee，andthouresembl'stnowThysinandplaceofdoomobscureandfoule。
　　Butcome，forthou，besure，shaltgiveaccountTohimwhosentus，whosechargeistokeepThisplaceinviolable，andthesefromharm。
　　SospaketheCherube，andhisgraverebukeSevereinyouthfulbeautie，addedgraceInvincible:abashttheDevilstood，Andfelthowawfulgoodnessis，andsawVertueinhershapehowlovly，saw，andpin'dHisloss；butchieflytofindhereobservdHislustrevisiblyimpar'd；yetseemdUndaunted。IfImustcontend，saidhe，Bestwiththebest，theSendernotthesent，Orallatonce；moregloriewillbewonn，Orlessbelost。Thyfear，saidZEPHONbold，WillsaveustrialwhattheleastcandoeSingleagainsttheewicked，andthenceweak。
　　TheFiendrepli'dnot，overcomewithrage；
　　ButlikeaproudSteedreind，wenthautieon，Chaumpinghisironcurb:tostriveorflieHehelditvain；awefromabovehadquelldHisheart，notelsedismai'd。NowdrewtheynighThewesternpoint，wherethosehalf-roundingguardsJustmet，&；closingstoodinsquadronjoindAwaitingnextcommand。TowhomthirChiefGABRIELfromtheFrontthuscalldaloud。
　　Ofriends，IhearthetreadofnimblefeetHastingthisway，andnowbyglimpsdiscerneITHURIELandZEPHONthroughtheshade，AndwiththemcomesathirdofRegalport，Butfadedsplendorwan；whobyhisgateAndfiercedemeanourseemsthePrinceofHell，Notlikelytoparthencewithoutcontest；
　　Standfirm，forinhislookdefiancelours。
　　Hescarcehadended，whenthosetwoapproachdAndbriefrelatedwhomtheybrought，wherfound，Howbusied，inwhatformandposturecoucht。
　　TowhomwithsternregardthusGABRIELspake。
　　Whyhastthou，SATAN，broketheboundsprescrib'dTothytransgressions，anddisturbdthechargeOfothers，whoapprovenottotransgressBythyexample，buthavepowerandrightToquestionthyboldentranceonthisplace；
　　Imploi'ditseemstoviolatesleep，andthoseWhosedwellingGodhathplantedhereinbliss?
　　TowhomthusSATANwithcontemptuousbrow。
　　GABRIEL，thouhadstinHeav'nth'esteemofwise，AndsuchIheldthee；butthisquestionasktPutsmeindoubt。Livestherwholoveshispain?
　　Whowouldnot，findingway，breakloosefromHell，Thoughthitherdoomd?Thouwouldstthyself，nodoubt，AndboldlyventuretowhateverplaceFarthestfrompain，wherethoumightsthopetochangeTormentwithease，&；soonestrecompenceDolewithdelight，whichinthisplaceIsought；
　　Totheenoreason；whoknowstonlygood，Butevilhastnottri'd:andwiltobjectHiswillwhoboundus?lethimsurerbarrHisIronGates，ifheintendsourstayInthatdarkdurance:thusmuchwhatwasaskt。
　　Therestistrue，theyfoundmewheretheysay；
　　Butthatimpliesnotviolenceorharme。
　　Thusheeinscorn。ThewarlikeAngelmov'd，Disdainfullyhalfsmilingthusrepli'd。
　　OlossofoneinHeav'ntojudgeofwise，SinceSATANfell，whomfollieoverthrew，Andnowreturnshimfromhisprisonscap't，GravelyindoubtwhethertoholdthemwiseOrnot，whoaskwhatboldnessbroughthimhitherUnlicenc'tfromhisboundsinHellprescrib'd；
　　SowisehejudgesittoflyfrompainHowever，andtoscapehispunishment。
　　Sojudgethoustill，presumptuous，tillthewrauth，Whichthouincurr'stbyflying，meetthyflightSeavenfold，andscourgethatwisdombacktoHell，Whichtaughttheeyetnobetter，thatnopainCanequalangerinfiniteprovok't。
　　Butwhereforethoualone?whereforewiththeeCamenotallHellbrokeloose?ispaintothemLesspain，lesstobefled，orthouthentheyLesshardietoendure?courageousChief，Thefirstinflightfrompain，had'stthoualleg'dTothydesertedhostthiscauseofflight，Thousurelyhadstnotcomesolefugitive。
　　TowhichtheFiendthusanswerdfrowningstern。
　　NotthatIlessendure，orshrinkfrompain，InsultingAngel，wellthouknowstIstoodThyfiercest，wheninBatteltothyaideTheblastingvoliedThundermadeallspeedAndsecondedthyelsenotdreadedSpear。
　　Butstillthywordsatrandom，asbefore，ArguethyinexperiencewhatbehoovesFromhardassaiesandillsuccessespastAfaithfulLeader，nottohazardallThroughwayesofdangerbyhimselfuntri'd。
　　Itherefore，IalonefirstundertookTowingthedesolateAbyss，andspieThisnewcreatedWorld，whereofinHellFameisnotsilent，hereinhopetofindBetterabode，andmyafflictedPowersTosettlehereonEarth，orinmidAire；
　　ThoughforpossessionputtotryoncemoreWhatthouandthygayLegionsdareagainst；
　　WhoseeasierbusinessweretoservethirLordHighupinHeav'n，withsongstohymnehisThrone，Andpractis'ddistancestocringe，notfight。
　　TowhomthewarriourAngelsoonrepli'd。
　　Tosayandstraitunsay，pretendingfirstWisetofliepain，professingnexttheSpie，ArguesnoLeader，butalyartrac't，SATAN，andcouldstthoufaithfuladd?Oname，Osacrednameoffaithfulnessprofan'd！
　　Faithfultowhom?tothyrebelliouscrew?
　　ArmieofFiends，fitbodytofithead；
　　Wasthisyourdisciplineandfaithingag'd，Yourmilitaryobedience，todissolveAllegeancetoth'acknowledg'dPowersupream?
　　Andthouslyhypocrite，whonowwouldstseemPatronofliberty，whomorethenthouOncefawn'd，andcring'd，andservillyador'dHeav'nsawfulMonarch?whereforebutinhopeTodispossesshim，andthyselftoreigne?
　　ButmarkwhatIarreedetheenow，avant；
　　Fliethitherwhencethoufledst:iffromthishoureWithinthesehallowdlimitsthouappeer，Backtoth'infernalpitIdragtheechaind，AndSealetheeso，ashenceforthnottoscorneThefacilgatesofhelltooslightlybarrd。
　　Sothreatn'dhee，butSATANtonothreatsGaveheed，butwaxingmoreinragerepli'd。
　　ThenwhenIamthycaptivetalkofchaines，ProudlimitarieCherube，buterethenFarrheavierloadthyselfexpecttofeelFrommyprevailingarme，thoughHeavensKingRideonthywings，andthouwiththyCompeers，Us'dtotheyoak，draw'sthistriumphantwheelsInprogressthroughtherodeofHeav'nStar-pav'd。
　　Whilethushespake，th'AngelicSquadronbrightTurndfieriered，sharpninginmoonedhornesThirPhalanx，andbegantohemmhimroundWithportedSpears，asthickaswhenafieldOfCERESripeforharvestwavingbendsHerbeardedGroveofears，whichwaythewindSwayesthem；thecarefulPlowmandoubtingstandsLeastonthethreshingfloorehishopefulsheavesProvechaff。Onth'othersideSATANallarm'dCollectingallhismightdilatedstood，LikeTENERIFForATLASunremov'd:
　　HisstaturereachttheSkie，andonhisCrestSathorrorPlum'd；norwantedinhisgraspeWhatseemdbothSpearandShield:nowdreadfuldeedsMighthaveensu'd，noronelyParadiseInthiscommotion，buttheStarrieCopeOfHeav'nperhaps，oralltheElementsAtleasthadgontorack，disturbdandtorneWithviolenceofthisconflict，hadnotsoonTh'EternaltopreventsuchhorridfrayHungforthinHeav'nhisgoldenScales，yetseenBetwixtASTREAandtheSCORPIONsigne，Whereinallthingscreatedfirstheweighd，ThependulousroundEarthwithballanc'tAireIncounterpoise，nowpondersallevents，BattelsandRealms:intheseheputtwoweightsThesequeleachofpartingandoffight；
　　Thelatterquickupflew，andkicktthebeam；
　　WhichGABRIELspying，thusbespaketheFiend。
　　SATAN，Iknowthystrength，andthouknowstmine，Neitherourownbutgiv'n；whatfolliethenToboastwhatArmscandoe，sincethinenomoreThenHeav'npermits，normine，thoughdoubldnowTotrampletheeasmire:forprooflookup，AndreadthyLotinyoncelestialSignWherethouartweigh'd，&；shownhowlight，howweak，Ifthouresist。TheFiendlooktupandknewHismountedscalealoft:normore；butfledMurmuring，andwithhimfledtheshadesofnight。TheEndoftheFourthBookParadiseLost-Book5ParadiseLostbyJohnMiltonBook5NowMornherrosiestepsinth'EasternClimeAdvancing，sow'dtheEarthwithOrientPearle，WhenADAMwak't，socustomd，forhissleepWasAerielight，frompuredigestionbred，Andtemperatvaporsbland，whichth'onlysoundOfleavesandfumingrills，AURORA'sfan，Lightlydispers'd，andtheshrillMatinSongOfBirdsoneverybough；somuchthemoreHiswonderwastofindunwak'ndEVE
　　WithTressesdiscompos'd，andglowingCheek，Asthroughunquietrest:heonhissideLeaninghalf-rais'd，withlooksofcordialLoveHungoverherenamour'd，andbeheldBeautie，whichwhetherwakingorasleep，ShotforthpeculiarGraces；thenwithvoiceMilde，aswhenZEPHYRUSonFLORAbreathes，Herhandsofttouching，whisperdthus。AwakeMyfairest，myespous'd，mylatestfound，Heav'nslastbestgift，myevernewdelight，Awake，themorningshines，andthefreshfieldCallsus，welosetheprime，tomarkhowspringOurtendedPlants，howblowstheCitronGrove，WhatdropstheMyrrhe，&；whatthebalmieReed，HowNaturepaintshercolours，howtheBeeSitsontheBloomextractingliquidsweet。
　　Suchwhisperingwak'dher，butwithstartl'deyeOnADAM，whomimbracing，thusshespake。
　　OSoleinwhommythoughtsfindallrepose，MyGlorie，myPerfection，gladIseeThyface，andMornreturn'd，forIthisNight，SuchnighttillthisIneverpass'd，havedream'd，Ifdream'd，notasIoftamwont，ofthee，Worksofdaypass't，ormorrowsnextdesigne，Butofoffenceandtrouble，whichmymindKnewnevertillthisirksomnight；methoughtCloseatmineearonecall'dmeforthtowalkWithgentlevoice，Ithoughtitthine；itsaid，WhysleepstthouEVE?nowisthepleasanttime，Thecool，thesilent，savewheresilenceyieldsTothenight-warblingBird，thatnowawakeTunessweetesthislove-labor'dsong；nowreignesFullOrb'dtheMoon，andwithmorepleasinglightShadowiesetsoffthefaceofthings；invain，Ifnoneregard；Heav'nwakeswithallhiseyes，Whomtobeholdbutthee，Naturesdesire，Inwhosesightallthingsjoy，withravishmentAttractedbythybeautystilltogaze。
　　Iroseasatthycall，butfoundtheenot；
　　TofindtheeIdirectedthenmywalk；
　　Andon，methought，aloneIpass'dthroughwaysThatbroughtmeonasuddentotheTreeOfinterdictedKnowledge:fairitseem'd，MuchfairertomyFanciethenbyday:
　　AndasIwondringlookt，besideitstoodOneshap'd&；wing'dlikeoneofthosefromHeav'nByusoftseen；hisdewielocksdistill'dAmbrosia；onthatTreehealsogaz'd；
　　AndOfairPlant，saidhe，withfruitsurcharg'd，Deignsnonetoeasethyloadandtastethysweet，NorGod，norMan；isKnowledgesodespis'd?
　　Orenvie，orwhatreserveforbidstotaste?
　　Forbidwhowill，noneshallfrommewithholdLongerthyofferdgood，whyelsesethere?
　　Thissaidhepaus'dnot，butwithventrousArmeHepluckt，hetasted；meedamphorrorchil'dAtsuchboldwordsvouchtwithadeedsobold:
　　Buthethusoverjoy'd，OFruitDivine，Sweetofthyself，butmuchmoresweetthuscropt，Forbidd'nhere，itseems，asonelyfitForGods，yetabletomakeGodsofMen:
　　AndwhynotGodsofMen，sincegood，themoreCommunicated，moreabundantgrowes，TheAuthornotimpair'd，buthonourdmore?
　　Here，happieCreature，fairAngelicEVE，Partakethoualso；happiethoughthouart，Happierthoumaystbe，worthiercanstnotbe:
　　Tastethis，andbehenceforthamongtheGodsThyselfaGoddess，nottoEarthconfind，ButsomtimesintheAir，aswee，somtimesAscendtoHeav'n，bymeritthine，andseeWhatlifetheGodslivethere，andsuchlivethou。
　　Sosaying，hedrewnigh，andtomeheld，EventomymouthofthatsamefruitheldpartWhichhehadpluckt；thepleasantsavouriesmellSoquick'ndappetite，thatI，methought，Couldnotbuttaste。ForthwithuptotheCloudsWithhimIflew，andunderneathbeheldTheEarthoutstretchtimmense，aprospectwideAndvarious:wondringatmyflightandchangeTothishighexaltation；suddenlyMyGuidewasgon，andI，methought，sunkdown，Andfellasleep；butOhowgladIwak'dTofindthisbutadream！ThusEVEherNightRelated，andthusADAManswerdsad。
　　BestImageofmyselfanddearerhalf，ThetroubleofthythoughtsthisnightinsleepAffectsmeequally；norcanIlikeThisuncouthdream，ofevilsprungIfear；
　　Yetevilwhence?intheecanharbournone，Createdpure。ButknowthatintheSouleAremanylesserFacultiesthatserveReasonaschief；amongtheseFansienextHerofficeholds；ofallexternalthings，WhichthefivewatchfulSensesrepresent，SheformsImaginations，Aerieshapes，WhichReasonjoyningordisjoyning，framesAllwhatweaffirmorwhatdeny，andcallOurknowledgeoropinion；thenretiresIntoherprivateCellwhenNaturerests。
　　OftinherabsencemimicFansiewakesToimitateher；butmisjoyningshapes，Wildeworkproducesoft，andmostindreams，Illmatchingwordsanddeedslongpastorlate。
　　SomsuchresemblancesmethinksIfindOfourlastEevningstalk，inthisthydream，Butwithadditionstrange；yetbenotsad。
　　EvilintothemindofGodorManMaycomeandgo，sounapprov'd，andleaveNospotorblamebehind:WhichgivesmehopeThatwhatinsleepthoudidstabhorrtodream，Wakingthouneverwiltconsenttodo。
　　Benotdisheart'ndthen，norcloudthoselooksThatwonttobemorechearfulandsereneThenwhenfairMorningfirstsmilesontheWorld，AndletustoourfreshimploymentsriseAmongtheGroves，theFountains，andtheFloursThatopennowthirchoicestbosom'dsmellsReservdfromnight，andkeptfortheeinstore。
　　SocheardhehisfairSpouse，andshewascheard，ButsilentlyagentletearletfallFromeithereye，andwip'dthemwithherhaire；
　　Twootherpreciousdropsthatreadystood，Eachinthirchrystalsluce，heeeretheyfellKiss'dasthegracioussignsofsweetremorseAndpiousawe，thatfeardtohaveoffended。
　　Soallwascleard，andtotheFieldtheyhaste。
　　Butfirstfromundershadiearborousroof，SoonastheyforthwerecometoopensightOfday-spring，andtheSun，whoscarceuprisenWithwheelsyethov'ringo'retheOceanbrim，Shotparaleltotheearthhisdewieray，DiscoveringinwideLantskipalltheEastOfParadiseandEDENShappiePlains，Lowlytheybow'dadoring，andbeganThirOrisons，eachMorningdulypaidInvariousstyle，forneithervariousstyleNorholyrapturewantedtheytopraiseThirMaker，infitstrainspronounc'torsungUnmeditated，suchprompteloquenceFlowdfromthirlips，inProseornumerousVerse，MoretuneablethenneededLuteorHarpToaddmoresweetness，andtheythusbegan。
　　Thesearethygloriousworks，Parentofgood，Almightie，thinethisuniversalFrame，Thuswondrousfair；thyselfhowwondrousthen！
　　Unspeakable，whositstabovetheseHeavensTousinvisibleordimlyseenInthesethylowestworks，yetthesedeclareThygoodnessbeyondthought，andPowerDivine:
　　Speakyeewhobestcantell，yeSonsoflight，Angels，foryeebeholdhim，andwithsongsAndchoralsymphonies，DaywithoutNight，CirclehisThronerejoycing，yeeinHeav'n，OnEarthjoynallyeeCreaturestoextollHimfirst，himlast，himmidst，andwithoutend。
　　FairestofStarrs，lastinthetrainofNight，Ifbetterthoubelongnottothedawn，Surepledgeofday，thatcrownstthesmilingMornWiththybrightCirclet，praisehiminthySpheareWhiledayarises，thatsweethourofPrime。
　　ThouSun，ofthisgreatWorldbothEyeandSoule，AcknowledgehimthyGreater，soundhispraiseInthyeternalcourse，bothwhenthouclimb'st，AndwhenhighNoonhastgaind，&；whenthoufallst。
　　Moon，thatnowmeetsttheorientSun，nowfli'stWiththefixtStarrs，fixtinthirOrbthatflies，AndyeefiveotherwandringFiresthatmoveInmysticDancenotwithoutSong，resoundHispraise，whooutofDarknesscall'dupLight。
　　Aire，andyeElementstheeldestbirthOfNaturesWomb，thatinquaternionrunPerpetualCircle，multiform；andmixAndnourishallthings，letyourceaslesschangeVarietoourgreatMakerstillnewpraise。
　　YeMistsandExhalationsthatnowriseFromHillorsteamingLake，duskieorgrey，TilltheSunpaintyourfleecieskirtswithGold，InhonourtotheWorldsgreatAuthorrise，WhethertodeckwithCloudstheuncolourdskie，OrwetthethirstieEarthwithfallingshowers，Risingorfallingstilladvancehispraise。
　　HispraiseyeWinds，thatfromfourQuartersblow，Breathsoftorloud；andwaveyourtops，yePines，WitheveryPlant，insignofWorshipwave。
　　Fountainsandyee，thatwarble，asyeflow，Melodiousmurmurs，warblingtunehispraise。
　　JoynvoicesallyelivingSouls，yeBirds，ThatsinginguptoHeavenGateascend，Bearonyourwingsandinyournoteshispraise；
　　YeethatinWatersglide，andyeethatwalkTheEarth，andstatelytread，orlowlycreep；
　　WitnessifIbesilent，MornorEeven，ToHill，orValley，Fountain，orfreshshadeMadevocalbymySong，andtaughthispraise。
　　HailuniversalLord，bebounteousstillTogiveusonelygood；andifthenightHavegatheredaughtofevilorconceald，Disperseit，asnowlightdispelsthedark。
　　Sopray'dtheyinnocent，andtothirthoughtsFirmpeacerecoverdsoonandwontedcalm。
　　OntothirmorningsruralworktheyhasteAmongsweetdewesandflours；whereanyrowOfFruit-treesoverwoodiereachdtoofarrThirpamperdboughes，andneededhandstocheckFruitlessimbraces:ortheyledtheVineTowedherElm；shespous'dabouthimtwinesHermariageablearms，andwithherbringsHerdowrth'adoptedClusters，toadornHisbarrenleaves。ThemthusimploidbeheldWithpittieHeav'nshighKing，andtohimcall'dRAPHAEL，thesociableSpirit，thatdeign'dTotravelwithTOBIAS，andsecur'dHismarriagewiththeseaventimes-weddedMaid。
　　RAPHAEL，saidhee，thouhear'stwhatstironEarthSATANfromHellscap'tthroughthedarksomGulfHathraisdinParadise，andhowdisturbdThisnightthehumanpair，howhedesignesInthematoncetoruinallmankind。
　　Gotherefore，halfthisdayasfriendwithfriendConversewithADAM，inwhatBowreorshadeThoufind'sthimfromtheheatofNoonretir'd，Torespithisday-labourwithrepast，Orwithrepose；andsuchdiscoursebringon，Asmayadvisehimofhishappiestate，Happinessinhispowerleftfreetowill，LefttohisownfreeWill，hisWillthoughfree，Yetmutable；whencewarnehimtobewareHeswervenottoosecure:tellhimwithallHisdanger，andfromwhom，whatenemieLatefallnhimselffromHeav'n，isplottingnowThefallofothersfromlikestateofbliss；
　　Byviolence，no，forthatshallbewithstood，Butbydeceitandlies；thislethimknow，LeastwilfullytransgressinghepretendSurprisal，unadmonisht，unforewarnd。
　　Sospaketh'EternalFather，andfulfilldAllJustice:nordelaidthewingedSaintAfterhischargereceivd，butfromamongThousandCelestialArdors，wherehestoodVaildwithhisgorgeouswings，upspringinglightFlewthroughthemidstofHeav'n；th'angelicQuiresOneachhandparting，tohisspeedgavewayThroughallth'Empyrealroad；tillattheGateOfHeav'narriv'd，thegateself-opendwideOngoldenHingesturning，asbyworkDivinethesov'ranArchitecthadfram'd。
　　Fromhence，nocloud，or，toobstructhissight，Starrinterpos'd，howeversmallhesees，NotunconformtoothershiningGlobes，EarthandtheGard'nofGod，withCedarscrowndAboveallHills。AswhenbynighttheGlassOfGALILEO，lessassur'd，observesImagindLandsandRegionsintheMoon:
　　OrPilotfromamidsttheCYCLADES
　　DELOSorSAMOSfirstappeeringkennsAcloudyspot。DownthitherproneinflightHespeeds，andthroughthevastEtherealSkieSailesbetweenworlds&；worlds，withsteddiewingNowonthepolarwindes，thenwithquickFannWinnowsthebuxomAir；tillwithinsoareOfTowringEagles，toalltheFowlesheseemsAPHOENIX，gaz'dbyall，asthatsoleBirdWhentoenshrinehisreliquesintheSun'sBrightTemple，toAEGYPTIANTHEB'Sheflies。
　　Atonceonth'EasterncliffofParadiseHelights，andtohispropershapereturnsASeraphwingd；sixwingshewore，toshadeHislineamentsDivine；thepairthatcladEachshoulderbroad，camemantlingo'rehisbrestWithregalOrnament；themiddlepairGirtlikeaStarrieZonehiswaste，androundSkirtedhisloinesandthigheswithdownieGoldAndcoloursdiptinHeav'n；thethirdhisfeetShaddowdfromeitherheelewithfeatherdmaileSkie-tinctur'dgrain。LikeMAIA'Ssonhestood，AndshookhisPlumes，thatHeav'nlyfragrancefilldThecircuitwide。StraitknewhimallthebandsOfAngelsunderwatch；andtohisstate，Andtohismessagehighinhonourrise；
　　Foronsommessagehightheyguessdhimbound。
　　ThirglitteringTentshepassd，andnowiscomeIntotheblissfulfield，throughGrovesofMyrrhe，AndflouringOdours，Cassia，Nard，andBalme；
　　AWildernessofsweets；forNaturehereWantondasinherprime，andplaidatwillHerVirginFancies，pouringforthmoresweet，Wildeaboveruleorart；enormousbliss。
　　HimthroughthespicieForrestonwardcomADAMdiscernd，asinthedorehesatOfhiscooleBowre，whilenowthemountedSunShotdowndirecthisfervidRaies，towarmeEarthsinmostwomb，morewarmththenADAMneed；
　　AndEVEwithin，dueatherhourprepar'dFordinnersavouriefruits，oftastetopleaseTrueappetite，andnotdisrelishthirstOfnectarousdraughtsbetween，frommilkiestream，BerrieorGrape:towhomthusADAMcall'd。
　　HastehitherEVE，andworththysightbeholdEastwardamongthoseTrees，whatgloriousshapeComesthiswaymoving；seemsanotherMornRis'nonmid-noon；somgreatbehestfromHeav'nTousperhapshebrings，andwillvoutsafeThisdaytobeourGuest。Butgoewithspeed，Andwhatthystorescontain，bringforthandpoureAbundance，fittohonourandreceiveOurHeav'nlystranger；wellwemayaffordOurgiversthirowngifts，andlargebestowFromlargebestowd，whereNaturemultipliesHerfertilgrowth，andbydisburd'ninggrowsMorefruitful，whichinstructsusnottospare。
　　TowhomthusEVE。ADAM，earthshallowdmould，OfGodinspir'd，smallstorewillserve，wherestore，Allseasons，ripeforusehangsonthestalk；
　　SavewhatbyfrugalstoringfirmnessgainsTonourish，andsuperfluousmoistconsumes:
　　ButIwillhasteandfromeachboughandbreak，EachPlant&；juciestGourdwillplucksuchchoiceToentertainourAngelguest，asheeBeholdingshallconfessthathereonEarthGodhathdispensthisbountiesasinHeav'n。
　　Sosaying，withdispatchfullooksinhasteSheturns，onhospitablethoughtsintentWhatchoicetochusefordelicaciebest，Whatorder，socontriv'dasnottomixTastes，notwelljoynd，inelegant，butbringTasteaftertasteupheldwithkindliestchange，Bestirsherthen，andfromeachtenderstalkWhateverEarthall-bearingMotheryeildsInINDIAEastorWest，ormiddleshoareInPONTUSorthePUNICCoast，orwhereALCINOUSreign'd，fruitofallkindes，incoate，Rough，orsmoothrin'd，orbeardedhusk，orshellShegathers，Tributelarge，andontheboardHeapswithunsparinghand；fordrinktheGrapeShecrushes，inoffensivemoust，andmeathesFrommanyaberrie，andfromsweetkernelsprestShetempersdulcetcreams，northesetoholdWantsherfitvesselspure，thenstrewsthegroundWithRoseandOdoursfromtheshrubunfum'd。
　　MeanwhileourPrimitivegreatSire，tomeetHisgod-likeGuest，walksforth，withoutmoretrainAccompani'dthenwithhisowncompleatPerfections，inhimselfwasallhisstate，MoresolemnthenthetediouspompthatwaitsOnPrinces，whenthirrichRetinuelongOfHorsesled，andGroomsbesmeardwithGoldDazlesthecroud，andsetsthemallagape。
　　NeererhispresenceADAMthoughnotawd，Yetwithsubmissapproachandreverencemeek，AstoasuperiorNature，bowinglow，Thussaid。NativeofHeav'n，forotherplaceNonecanthenHeav'nsuchgloriousshapecontain；
　　SincebydescendingfromtheThronesabove，ThosehappieplacesthouhastdeigndawhileTowant，andhonourthese，voutsafewithusTwoonely，whoyetbysov'rangiftpossessThisspaciousground，inyondershadieBowreTorest，andwhattheGardenchoicestbearsTositandtaste，tillthismeridianheatBeover，andtheSunmorecooledecline。
　　WhomthustheAngelicVertueanswerdmilde。
　　ADAM，Ithereforecame，norartthousuchCreated，orsuchplacehastheretodwell，Asmaynotoftinvite，thoughSpiritsofHeav'nTovisitthee；leadonthenwherethyBowreOreshades；forthesemid-hours，tillEevningriseIhaveatwill。SototheSilvanLodgeTheycame，thatlikePOMONA'SArboursmil'dWithflouretsdeck'tandfragrantsmells；butEVE
　　Undeckt，savewithherselfmorelovelyfairThenWood-Nymph，orthefairestGoddessfeign'dOfthreethatinMountIDAnakedstrove，StoodtoentertainherguestfromHeav'n；novaileSheeneeded，Vertue-proof，nothoughtinfirmeAlterdhercheek。OnwhomtheAngelHAILE
　　Bestowd，theholysalutationus'dLongaftertoblestMARIE，secondEVE。
　　HaileMotherofMankind，whosefruitfulWombShallfilltheWorldmorenumerouswiththySonsThenwiththesevariousfruitstheTreesofGodHaveheap'dthisTable。Rais'dofgrassieterfThirTablewas，andmossieseatshadround，AndonherampleSquarefromsidetosideAllAUTUMNpil'd，thoughSPRINGandAUTUMNhereDanc'dhandinhand。Awhilediscoursetheyhold；
　　NofearlestDinnercoole；whenthusbeganOurAuthour。Heav'nlystranger，pleasetotasteThesebountieswhichourNourisher，fromwhomAllperfetgoodunmeasur'dout，descends，Tousforfoodandfordelighthathcaus'dTheEarthtoyeild；unsavouriefoodperhapsTospiritualNatures；onlythisIknow，ThatoneCelestialFathergivestoall。
　　TowhomtheAngel。ThereforewhathegivesWhosepraisebeeversungtomaninpartSpiritual，mayofpurestSpiritsbefoundNoingratefulfood:andfoodalikethosepureIntelligentialsubstancesrequireAsdothyourRational；andbothcontainWithinthemeverylowerfacultieOfsense，wherebytheyhear，see，smell，touch，taste，Tastingconcoct，digest，assimilate，Andcorporealtoincorporealturn。
　　Forknow，whateverwascreated，needsTobesustaindandfed；ofElementsThegrosserfeedsthepurer，earththesea，EarthandtheSeafeedAir，theAirthoseFiresEthereal，andaslowestfirsttheMoon；
　　Whenceinhervisageroundthosespots，unpurg'dVapoursnotyetintohersubstanceturnd。
　　NordoththeMoonnonourishmentexhaleFromhermoistContinenttohigherOrbes。
　　TheSunthatlightimpartstoall，receivesFromallhisalimentalrecompenceInhumidexhalations，andatEvenSupswiththeOcean:thoughinHeav'ntheTreesOflifeambrosialfrutagebear，andvinesYeildNectar，thoughfromofftheboughseachMornWebrushmellifluousDewes，andfindthegroundCover'dwithpearlygrain:yetGodhathhereVariedhisbountysowithnewdelights，AsmaycomparewithHeaven；andtotasteThinknotIshallbenice。Sodowntheysat，Andtothirviandsfell，norseeminglyTheAngel，norinmist，thecommonglossOfTheologians，butwithkeendispatchOfrealhunger，andconcoctiveheateTotransubstantiate；whatredounds，transpiresThroughSpiritswithease；norwonder；ifbyfireOfsootycoaltheEmpiricAlchimistCanturn，orholdsitpossibletoturnMetalsofdrossiestOretoperfetGoldAsfromtheMine。MeanwhileatTableEVE
　　Ministerdnaked，andthirflowingcupsWithpleasantliquorscrown'd:OinnocenceDeservingParadise！ifever，then，ThenhadtheSonsofGodexcusetohavebinEnamour'datthatsight；butinthoseheartsLoveunlibidinousreign'd，norjealousieWasunderstood，theinjur'dLoversHell。
　　Thuswhenwithmeats&；drinkstheyhadsuffic'd，Notburd'ndNature，suddenmindaroseInADAM，nottoletth'occasionpassGivenhimbythisgreatConferencetoknowOfthingsabovehisWorld，andofthirbeingWhodwellinHeav'n，whoseexcellencehesawTranscendhisownsofarr，whoseradiantformsDivineeffulgence，whosehighPowersofarExceededhuman，andhiswaryspeechThustoth'EmpyrealMinisterhefram'd。
　　InhabitantwithGod，nowknowIwellThyfavour，inthishonourdonetoman，Underwhoselowlyroofthouhastvoutsaf'tToenter，andtheseearthlyfruitstotaste，FoodnotofAngels，yetacceptedso，AsthatmorewillinglythoucouldstnotseemAtHeav'nshighfeaststohavefed:yetwhatcompare?
　　TowhomthewingedHierarchrepli'd。
　　OADAM，oneAlmightieis，fromwhomAllthingsproceed，anduptohimreturn，Ifnotdeprav'dfromgood，createdallSuchtoperfection，onefirstmatterall，Indu'dwithvariousforms，variousdegreesOfsubstance，andinthingsthatlive，oflife；
　　Butmorerefin'd，morespiritous，andpure，Asneerertohimplac'torneerertendingEachinthirseveralactiveSphearsassignd，Tillbodyuptospiritwork，inboundsProportiondtoeachkind。SofromtherootSpringslighterthegreenstalk，fromthencetheleavesMoreaerie，lastthebrightconsummatefloureSpiritsodorousbreathes:floursandthirfruitMansnourishment，bygradualscalesublim'dTovitalSpiritsaspire，toanimal，Tointellectual，givebothlifeandsense，Fansieandunderstanding，whencethesouleReasonreceives，andreasonisherbeing，Discursive，orIntuitive；discourseIsoftestyours，thelattermostisours，Differingbutindegree，ofkindthesame。
　　Wondernotthen，whatGodforyousawgoodIfIrefusenot，butconvert，asyou，Topropersubstance；timemaycomewhenmenWithAngelsmayparticipate，andfindNoinconvenientDiet，nortoolightFare:
　　AndfromthesecorporalnutrimentsperhapsYourbodiesmayatlastturnalltoSpiritImprov'dbytractoftime，andwingdascendEthereal，aswee，ormayatchoiceHereorinHeav'nlyParadisesdwell；
　　Ifyebefoundobedient，andretainUnalterablyfirmhisloveentireWhoseprogenieyouare。MeanwhileenjoyYourfillwhathappinessthishappiestateCancomprehend，incapableofmore。
　　TowhomthePatriarchofmankindrepli'd。
　　Ofavourablespirit，propitiousguest，WellhastthoutaughtthewaythatmightdirectOurknowledge，andthescaleofNaturesetFromcentertocircumference，whereonIncontemplationofcreatedthingsBystepswemayascendtoGod。Butsay，Whatmeantthatcautionjoind，IFYEBEFOUND
　　OBEDIENT?canweewantobediencethenTohim，orpossiblyhislovedesertWhoformdusfromthedust，andplac'dushereFulltotheutmostmeasureofwhatblissHumandesirescanseekorapprehend?
　　TowhomtheAngel。SonofHeav'nandEarth，Attend:Thatthouarthappie，owetoGod；
　　Thatthoucontinu'stsuch，owetothyself，Thatis，tothyobedience；thereinstand。
　　Thiswasthatcautiongiv'nthee；beadvis'd。
　　Godmadetheeperfet，notimmutable；
　　Andgoodhemadethee，buttopersevereHeleftitinthypower，ordaindthywillBynaturefree，notover-rul'dbyFateInextricable，orstrictnecessity；
　　Ourvoluntarieserviceherequires，Notournecessitated，suchwithhimFindesnoacceptance，norcanfind，forhowCanhearts，notfree，betri'dwhethertheyserveWillingorno，whowillbutwhattheymustByDestinie，andcannootherchoose?
　　Myselfandallth'AngelicHostthatstandInsightofGodenthron'd，ourhappiestateHold，asyouyours，whileourobedienceholds；
　　Onothersuretynone；freelyweserve。
　　Becauseweefreelylove，asinourwillToloveornot；inthiswestandorfall:
　　Andsomarefall'n，todisobediencefall'n，AndsofromHeav'ntodeepestHell；OfallFromwhathighstateofblissintowhatwoe！
　　TowhomourgreatProgenitor。ThywordsAttentive，andwithmoredelightedeareDivineinstructer，Ihaveheard，thenwhenCherubicSongsbynightfromneighbouringHillsAerealMusicsend:norknewInotTobebothwillanddeedcreatedfree；
　　YetthatwenevershallforgettoloveOurmaker，andobeyhimwhosecommandSingle，isyetsojust，myconstantthoughtsAssur'dmeandstillassure:thoughwhatthoutellstHathpastinHeav'n，somdoubtwithinmemove，Butmoredesiretohear，ifthouconsent，Thefullrelation，whichmustneedsbestrange，WorthyofSacredsilencetobeheard；
　　Andwehaveyetlargeday，forscarcetheSunHathfinishthalfhisjourney，andscarcebeginsHisotherhalfinthegreatZoneofHeav'n。
　　ThusADAMmaderequest，andRAPHAEL
　　Aftershortpauseassenting，thusbegan。
　　Highmatterthouinjoinstme，Oprimeofmen，Sadtaskandhard，forhowshallIrelateTohumansenseth'invisibleexploitsOfwarringSpirits；howwithoutremorseTheruinofsomanygloriousonceAndperfetwhiletheystood；howlastunfouldThesecretsofanotherworld，perhapsNotlawfultoreveal?yetforthygoodThisisdispenc't，andwhatsurmountsthereachOfhumansense，Ishalldelineateso，Bylik'ningspiritualtocorporalforms，Asmayexpressthembest，thoughwhatifEarthBebuttheshaddowofHeav'n，andthingsthereinEachtootherlike，morethenonearthisthought?
　　Asyetthisworldwasnot，andCHAOSwildeReigndwheretheseHeav'nsnowrowl，whereEarthnowrestsUponherCenterpois'd，whenonadayForTime，thoughinEternitie，appli'dTomotion，measuresallthingsdurableBypresent，past，andfutureonsuchdayAsHeav'nsgreatYearbringsforth，th'EmpyrealHostOfAngelsbyImperialsummonscall'd，Innumerablebeforeth'AlmightiesThroneForthwithfromalltheendsofHeav'nappeerdUnderthirHierarchsinordersbrightTenthousandthousandEnsigneshighadvanc'd，Standards，andGonfalonstwixtVanandReareStreameintheAire，andfordistinctionserveOfHierarchies，ofOrders，andDegrees；
　　OrinthirglitteringTissuesbearimblaz'dHolyMemorials，actsofZealeandLoveRecordedeminent。ThuswheninOrbesOfcircuitinexpressibletheystood，OrbwithinOrb，theFatherinfinite，Bywhominblissimbosom'dsattheSon，AmidstasfromaflamingMount，whoseopBrightnesshadmadeinvisible，thusspake。
　　HearallyeAngels，ProgenieofLight，Thrones，Dominations，Princedoms，Vertues，Powers，HearmyDecree，whichunrevok'tshallstand。
　　ThisdayIhavebegotwhomIdeclareMyonelySon，andonthisholyHillHimhaveanointed，whomyenowbeholdAtmyrighthand；yourHeadIhimappoint；
　　AndbymySelfhavesworntohimshallbowAllkneesinHeav'n，andshallconfesshimLord:
　　UnderhisgreatVice-gerentReignabideUnitedasoneindividualSouleForeverhappie:himwhodisobeyesMeedisobeyes，breaksunion，andthatdayCastoutfromGodandblessedvision，fallsIntoutterdarkness，deepingulft，hisplaceOrdaindwithoutredemption，withoutend。
　　Sospaketh'Omnipotent，andwithhiswordsAllseemdwellpleas'd，allseem'd，butwerenotall。
　　Thatday，asothersolemdayes，theyspentInsonganddanceaboutthesacredHill，Mysticaldance，whichyonderstarrieSpheareOfPlanetsandoffixtinallherWheelesResemblesnearest，mazesintricate，Eccentric，intervolv'd，yetregularThenmost，whenmostirregulartheyseem:
　　AndinthirmotionsharmonieDivineSosmoothshercharmingtones，thatGodsownearListensdelighted。EevningapproachdForwehavealsoourEevningandourMorn，Weoursforchangedelectable，notneed
　　ForthwithfromdancetosweetrepasttheyturnDesirous，allinCirclesastheystood，Tablesareset，andonasuddenpil'dWithAngelsFood，andrubiedNectarflows:
　　InPearl，inDiamond，andmassieGold，FruitofdeliciousVines，thegrowthofHeav'n。
　　Theyeat，theydrink，andwithrefectionsweetArefill'd，beforeth'allbounteousKing，whoshowrdWithcopioushand，rejoycinginthirjoy。
　　NowwhenambrosialNightwithCloudsexhal'dFromthathighmountofGod，whencelight&；shadeSpringboth，thefaceofbrightestHeav'nhadchangdTogratefulTwilightforNightcomesnotthereIndarkerveileandroseatDewsdispos'dAllbuttheunsleepingeyesofGodtorest，WideoverallthePlain，andwiderfarrThenallthisglobousEarthinPlainoutspred，SucharetheCourtsofGodTh'AngelicthrongDisperstinBandsandFilesthirCampextendBylivingStreamsamongtheTreesofLife，Pavilionsnumberless，andsuddenreard，CelestialTabernacles，wheretheysleptFanndwithcooleWinds，savethosewhointhircourseMelodiousHymnsaboutthesovranThroneAlternateallnightlong:butnotsowak'dSATAN，socallhimnow，hisformernameIsheardnomoreHeav'n；heofthefirst，IfnotthefirstArch-Angel，greatinPower，Infavourandpraeeminence，yetfraughtWithenvieagainsttheSonofGod，thatdayHonourdbyhisgreatFather，andproclaimdMESSIAHKinganointed，couldnotbeareThroughpridethatsight，andthoughthimselfimpaird。
　　Deepmalicethenceconceiving&；disdain，SoonasmidnightbroughtontheduskiehoureFriendliesttosleepandsilence，heresolv'dWithallhisLegionstodislodge，andleaveUnworshipt，unobey'dtheThronesupreamContemptuous，andhisnextsubordinateAwak'ning，thustohiminsecretspake。
　　SleepstthouCompaniondear，whatsleepcancloseThyeye-lids?andremembrestwhatDecreeOfyesterday，solatehathpastthelipsOfHeav'nsAlmightie。ThoutomethythoughtsWastwont，Iminetotheewaswonttoimpart；
　　Bothwakingwewereone；howthencannowThysleepdissent?newLawsthouseestimpos'd；
　　NewLawsfromhimwhoreigns，newmindsmayraiseInuswhoserve，newCounsels，todebateWhatdoubtfulmayensue，moreinthisplaceToutterisnotsafe。AssemblethouOfallthoseMyriadswhichweleadthechief；
　　Tellthemthatbycommand，ereyetdimNightHershadowieCloudwithdraws，Iamtohaste，AndallwhoundermethirBannerswave，HomewardwithflyingmarchwherewepossessTheQuartersoftheNorth，theretoprepareFitentertainmenttoreceiveourKingThegreatMESSIAH，andhisnewcommands，WhospeedilythroughalltheHierarchiesIntendstopasstriumphant，andgiveLaws。
　　SospakethefalseArch-Angel，andinfus'dBadinfluenceintoth'unwariebrestOfhisAssociate；heetogethercalls，Orseveralonebyone，theRegentPowers，UnderhimRegent，tells，ashewastaught，ThatthemostHighcommanding，nowereNight，NoweredimNighthaddisincumberdHeav'n，ThegreatHierarchalStandardwastomove；
　　Tellsthesuggestedcause，andcastsbetweenAmbiguouswordsandjealousies，tosoundOrtaintintegritie；butallobey'dThewontedsignal，andsuperiorvoiceOfthirgreatPotentate；forgreatindeedHisname，andhighwashisdegreeinHeav'n；
　　Hiscount'nance，astheMorningStarrthatguidesThestarrieflock，allur'dthem，andwithlyesDrewafterhimthethirdpartofHeav'nsHost:
　　Meanwhileth'Eternaleye，whosesightdiscernesAbstrusestthoughts，fromforthhisholyMountAndfromwithinthegoldenLampsthatburneNightlybeforehim，sawwithoutthirlightRebellionrising，sawinwhom，howspredAmongthesonsofMorn，whatmultitudesWerebandedtoopposehishighDecree；
　　AndsmilingtohisonelySonthussaid。
　　Son，thouinwhommygloryIbeholdInfullresplendence，Heirofallmymight，NeerlyitnowconcernesustobesureOfourOmnipotence，andwithwhatArmsWemeantoholdwhatancientlyweclaimOfDeitieorEmpire，suchafoeIsrising，whointendstoerecthisThroneEqualtoours，throughoutthespaciousNorth；
　　Norsocontent，hathinhisthoughttotrieInbattel，whatourPoweris，orourright。
　　Letusadvise，andtothishazarddrawWithspeedwhatforceisleft，andallimployInourdefence，lestunawaresweloseThisourhighplace，ourSanctuarie，ourHill。
　　TowhomtheSonwithcalmaspectandcleerLight'ningDivine，ineffable，serene，Madeanswer。MightieFather，thouthyfoesJustlyhastinderision，andsecureLaugh'statthirvaindesignesandtumultsvain，MattertomeeofGlory，whomthirhateIllustrates，whentheyseeallRegalPowerGiv'nmetoquellthirpride，andineventKnowwhetherIbedextroustosubdueThyRebels，orbefoundtheworstinHeav'n。
　　SospaketheSon，butSATANwithhisPowersFarrwasadvanc'tonwingedspeed，anHostInnumerableastheStarrsofNight，OrStarrsofMorning，Dew-drops，whichtheSunImpearlsoneveryleafandeveryflouer。
　　Regionstheypass'd，themightieRegenciesOfSeraphimandPotentatesandThronesInthirtripleDegrees，RegionstowhichAllthyDominion，ADAM，isnomoreThenwhatthisGardenistoalltheEarth，AndalltheSea，fromoneentiregloboseStretchtintoLongitude；whichhavingpass'dAtlengthintothelimitsoftheNorthTheycame，andSATANtohisRoyalseatHighonaHill，farblazing，asaMountRais'donaMount，withPyramidsandTowrsFromDiamondQuarrieshew'n，&；RocksofGold，ThePalaceofgreatLUCIFER，socallThatStructureintheDialectofmenInterpretedwhichnotlongafter，heeAffectingallequalitywithGod，InimitationofthatMountwhereonMESSIAHwasdeclar'dinsightofHeav'n，TheMountainoftheCongregationcall'd；
　　Forthitherheassembl'dallhisTrain，PretendingsocommandedtoconsultAboutthegreatreceptionofthirKing，Thithertocome，andwithcalumniousArtOfcounterfetedtruththusheldthirears。
　　Thrones，Dominations，Princedomes，Vertues，Powers，IfthesemagnificTitlesyetremainNotmeerlytitular，sincebyDecreeAnothernowhathtohimselfingross'tAllPower，anduseclipstunderthenameOfKinganointed，forwhomallthishasteOfmidnightmarch，andhurriedmeetinghere，ThisonelytoconsulthowwemaybestWithwhatmaybedevis'dofhonoursnewReceivehimcomingtoreceivefromusKnee-tributeyetunpaid，prostrationvile，Toomuchtoone，butdoublehowendur'd，Tooneandtohisimagenowproclaim'd?
　　ButwhatifbettercounselsmighterectOurmindsandteachustocastoffthisYoke?
　　Willyesubmityournecks，andchusetobendThesuppleknee?yewillnot，ifItrustToknowyeright，orifyeknowyourselvesNativesandSonsofHeav'npossestbeforeBynone，andifnotequalall，yetfree，Equallyfree；forOrdersandDegreesJarrnotwithliberty，butwellconsist。
　　WhocaninreasonthenorrightassumeMonarchieoversuchaslivebyrightHisequals，ifinpowerandsplendorless，Infreedomeequal?orcanintroduceLawandEdictonus，whowithoutlawErrenot，muchlessforthistobeourLord，Andlookforadorationtoth'abuseOfthoseImperialTitleswhichassertOurbeingordain'dtogovern，nottoserve?
　　ThusfarrhisbolddiscoursewithoutcontrouleHadaudience，whenamongtheSeraphimABDIEL，thenwhomnonewithmorezealeador'dTheDeitie，anddivinecommandsobei'd，Stoodup，andinaflameofzealesevereThecurrentofhisfurythusoppos'd。
　　Oargumentblasphemous，falseandproud！
　　WordswhichnoeareevertohearinHeav'nExpected，leastofallfromthee，ingrateInplacethyselfsohighabovethyPeeres。
　　CanstthouwithimpiousobloquiecondemneThejustDecreeofGod，pronounc'tandsworn，ThattohisonlySonbyrightendu'dWithRegalScepter，everySouleinHeav'nShallbendtheknee，andinthathonourdueConfesshimrightfulKing?unjustthousaistFlatlyunjust，tobindewithLawsthefree，AndequaloverequalstoletReigne，Oneoverallwithunsucceededpower。
　　ShaltthougiveLawtoGod，shaltthoudisputeWithhimthepointsoflibertie，whomadeTheewhatthouart，&；formdthePow'rsofHeav'nSuchashepleasd，andcircumscrib'dthirbeing?
　　Yetbyexperiencetaughtweknowhowgood，Andofourgood，andofourdignitieHowprovidentheis，howfarrfromthoughtTomakeusless，bentrathertoexaltOurhappiestateunderoneHeadmoreneerUnited。Buttograntittheeunjust，ThatequaloverequalsMonarchReigne:
　　Thyselfthoughgreat&；gloriousdostthoucount，OrallAngelicNaturejoindinone，EqualtohimbegottenSon，bywhomAsbyhisWordthemightyFathermadeAllthings，ev'nthee，andalltheSpiritsofHeav'nByhimcreatedinthirbrightdegrees，CrowndthemwithGlory，&；tothirGlorynam'dThrones，Dominations，Princedoms，Vertues，PowersEssentialPowers，norbyhisReignobscur'd，Butmoreillustriousmade，sincehetheHeadOneofournumberthusreduc'tbecomes，HisLawsourLaws，allhonourtohimdoneReturnsourown。Ceasethenthisimpiousrage，Andtemptnotthese；buthast'ntoappeaseTh'incensedFather，andth'incensedSon，WhilePardonmaybefoundintimebesought。
　　SospaketheferventAngel，buthiszealeNoneseconded，asoutofseasonjudg'd，Orsingularandrash，whereatrejoic'dTh'Apostat，andmorehaughtythusrepli'd。
　　Thatwewereformdthensaistthou?&；theworkOfsecondariehands，bytasktransferdFromFathertohisSon?strangepointandnew！
　　Doctrinwhichwewouldknowwhencelearnt:whosawWhenthiscreationwas?rememberstthouThymaking，whiletheMakergavetheebeing?
　　Weknownotimewhenwewerenotasnow；
　　Knownonebeforeus，self-begot，self-rais'dByourownquick'ningpower，whenfatalcourseHadcircl'dhisfullOrbe，thebirthmatureOfthisournativeHeav'n，EtherealSons。
　　Ourpuissanceisourown，ourownrighthandShallteachushighestdeeds，byprooftotryWhoisourequal:thenthoushaltbeholdWhetherbysupplicationweintendAddress，andtobegirtth'AlmightyThroneBeseechingorbesieging。Thisreport，Thesetidingscarrietoth'anointedKing；
　　Andfly，ereevilinterceptthyflight。
　　Hesaid，andasthesoundofwatersdeepHoarcemurmurecho'dtohiswordsapplauseThroughtheinfiniteHost，norlessforthatTheflamingSeraphfearless，thoughaloneEncompass'droundwithfoes，thusanswerdbold。
　　OalienatefromGod，Ospiritaccurst，Forsak'nofallgood；IseethyfallDetermind，andthyhaplesscrewinvolv'dInthisperfidiousfraud，contagionspredBothofthycrimeandpunishment:henceforthNomorebetroubl'dhowtoquittheyokeOfGodsMESSIAH；thoseindulgentLawsWillnotbenowvoutsaf't，otherDecreesAgainsttheearegonforthwithoutrecall；
　　ThatGoldenScepterwhichthoudidstrejectIsnowanIronRodtobruiseandbreakeThydisobedience。Wellthoudidstadvise，YetnotforthyadviseorthreatsIflyThesewickedTentsdevoted，leastthewrauthImpendent，ragingintosuddenflameDistinguishnot:forsoonexpecttofeelHisThunderonthyhead，devouringfire。
　　Thenwhocreatedtheelamentinglearne，Whenwhocanuncreatetheethoushaltknow。
　　SospaketheSeraphABDIELfaithfulfound，Amongthefaithless，faithfulonlyhee；
　　Amonginnumerablefalse，unmov'd，Unshak'n，unseduc'd，unterrifi'dHisLoyaltiehekept，hisLove，hisZeale；
　　Nornumber，norexamplewithhimwroughtToswervefromtruth，orchangehisconstantmindThoughsingle。Fromamidstthemforthhepassd，Longwaythroughhostilescorn，whichhesusteindSuperior，norofviolencefear'daught；
　　Andwithretortedscornhisbackheturn'dOnthoseproudTowrstoswiftdestructiondoom'd。TheEndoftheFifthBookParadiseLost-Book6ParadiseLostbyJohnMiltonBook6AllnightthedreadlessAngelunpursu'dThroughHeav'nswideChampainheldhisway，tillMorn，Wak'tbythecirclingHours，withrosiehandUnbarr'dthegatesofLight。ThereisaCaveWithintheMountofGod，fastbyhisThrone，WherelightanddarknessinperpetualroundLodgeanddislodgebyturns，whichmakesthroughHeav'nGratefulvicissitude，likeDayandNight；
　　Lightissuesforth，andattheotherdoreObsequiousdarknessenters，tillherhoureToveiletheHeav'n，thoughdarknesstheremightwellSeemtwilighthere；andnowwentforththeMornSuchasinhighestHeav'n，arraydinGoldEmpyreal，frombeforehervanishtNight，ShotthroughwithorientBeams:whenallthePlainCoverdwiththickembatteldSquadronsbright，ChariotsandflamingArmes，andfierieSteedsReflectingblazeonblaze，firstmethisview:
　　Warrheperceav'd，warrinprocinct，andfoundAlreadyknownwhathefornewshadthoughtTohavereported:gladlythenhemixtAmongthosefriendlyPowerswhohimreceav'dWithjoyandacclamationsloud，thatoneThatofsomanyMyriadsfall'n，yetoneReturndnotlost:OntothesacredhillTheyledhimhighapplauded，andpresentBeforetheseatsupream；fromwhenceavoiceFrommidstaGoldenCloudthusmildewasheard。
　　ServantofGod，welldone，wellhastthoufoughtThebetterfight，whosinglehastmaintaindAgainstrevoltedmultitudestheCauseOfTruth，inwordmightierthentheyinArmes；
　　AndforthetestimonieofTruthhastbornUniversalreproach，farworsetobeareThenviolence:forthiswasallthycareTostandapprov'dinsightofGod，thoughWorldsJudg'dtheeperverse:theeasierconquestnowRemainsthee，aidedbythishostoffriends，BackonthyfoesmoreglorioustoreturnThenscorndthoudidstdepart，andtosubdueByforce，whoreasonforthirLawrefuse，RightreasonforthirLaw，andforthirKingMESSIAH，whobyrightofmeritReigns。
　　GoeMICHAELofCelestialArmiesPrince，AndthouinMilitaryprowessnextGABRIEL，leadforthtoBattelthesemySonsInvincible，leadforthmyarmedSaintsByThousandsandbyMillionsrang'dforfight；
　　EqualinnumbertothatGodlesscrewRebellious，themwithFireandhostileArmsFearlessassault，andtothebrowofHeav'nPursuingdrivethemoutfromGodandbliss，Intothirplaceofpunishment，theGulfOfTARTARUS，whichreadyopenswideHisfieryCHAOStoreceavethirfall。
　　SospaketheSovranvoice，andCloudsbeganTodarkenalltheHill，andsmoaktorowlInduskiewreathes，reluctantflames，thesigneOfwrauthawak't:norwithlessdreadtheloudEtherealTrumpetfromonhighganblow:
　　AtwhichcommandthePowersMilitant，ThatstoodforHeav'n，inmightyQuadratejoyn'dOfUnionirresistible，mov'donInsilencethirbrightLegions，tothesoundOfinstrumentalHarmoniethatbreath'dHeroicArdortoadvent'rousdeedsUnderthirGod-likeLeaders，intheCauseOfGodandhisMESSIAH。OntheymoveIndissolublyfirm；norobviousHill，Norstreit'ningVale，norWood，norStreamdividesThirperfetranks；forhighabovethegroundThirmarchwas，andthepassiveAirupboreThirnimbletread；aswhenthetotalkindOfBirdsinorderlyarrayonwingCamesummondoverEDENtoreceiveThirnamesofthee；soovermanyatractOfHeav'ntheymarch'd，andmanyaProvincewideTenfoldthelengthofthisterrene:atlastFarrinth'HorizontotheNorthappeer'dFromskirttoskirtafierieRegion，stretchtInbattailousaspect，andneererviewBristl'dwithuprightbeamsinnumerableOfrigidSpears，andHelmetsthrong'd，andShieldsVarious，withboastfulArgumentportraid，ThebandedPowersofSATANhastingonWithfuriousexpedition；fortheyweendThatselfsamedaybyfight，orbysurprizeTowintheMountofGod，andonhisThroneTosettheenvierofhisState，theproudAspirer，butthirthoughtsprov'dfondandvainInthemidway:thoughstrangetousitseemdAtfirst，thatAngelshouldwithAngelwarr，Andinfiercehostingmeet，whowonttomeetSooftinFestivalsofjoyandloveUnanimous，assonsofonegreatSireHymningth'EternalFather:buttheshoutOfBattelnowbegan，andrushingsoundOfonsetendedsooneachmilderthought。
　　HighinthemidstexaltedasaGodTh'ApostatinhisSun-brightChariotsateIdolofMajestieDivine，enclos'dWithFlamingCherubim，andgoldenShields；
　　ThenlightedfromhisgorgeousThrone，fornow'TwixtHostandHostbutnarrowspacewasleft，Adreadfulinterval，andFronttoFrontPresentedstoodinterriblearrayOfhideouslength:beforethecloudieVan，Ontheroughedgeofbattelereitjoyn'd，SATANwithvastandhaughtiestridesadvanc't，Cametowring，armdinAdamantandGold；
　　ABDIELthatsightendur'dnot，wherehestoodAmongthemightiest，bentonhighestdeeds，Andthushisownundauntedheartexplores。
　　OHeav'n！thatsuchresemblanceoftheHighestShouldyetremain，wherefaithandrealtieRemainnot；wherforeshouldnotstrength&；mightTherefailwhereVertuefails，orweakestproveWhereboldest；thoughtosightunconquerable?
　　Hispuissance，trustinginth'Almightie'saide，Imeantotry，whoseReasonIhavetri'dUnsoundandfalse；norisitaughtbutjust，ThathewhoindebateofTruthhathwon，ShouldwininArms，inbothdisputesalikeVictor；thoughbrutishthatcontestandfoule，WhenReasonhathtodealwithforce，yetsoMostreasonisthatReasonovercome。
　　Sopondering，andfromhisarmedPeersForthsteppingopposite，halfwayhemetHisdaringfoe，atthispreventionmoreIncens't，andthussecurelyhimdefi'd。
　　Proud，artthoumet?thyhopewastohavereachtThehighthofthyaspiringunoppos'd，TheThroneofGodunguarded，andhissideAbandondattheterrorofthyPowerOrpotenttongue；fool，nottothinkhowvainAgainstth'OmnipotenttoriseinArms；
　　WhooutofsmallestthingscouldwithoutendHaverais'dincessantArmiestodefeatThyfolly；orwithsolitariehandReachingbeyondalllimit，atoneblowUnaidedcouldhavefinishtthee，andwhelmdThyLegionsunderdarkness；butthouseestAllarenotofthyTrain；therebewhoFaithPrefer，andPietietoGod，thoughthenTotheenotvisible，whenIaloneSeemdinthyWorlderroneoustodissentFromall:mySectthouseest，nowlearntoolateHowfewsomtimesmayknow，whenthousandserr。
　　WhomthegrandfoewithscornfuleyeaskanceThusanswerd。Illforthee，butinwishthoureOfmyrevenge，firstsoughtforthoureturnstFromflight，seditiousAngel，toreceaveThymeritedreward，thefirstassayOfthisrighthandprovok't，sincefirstthattongueInspir'dwithcontradictiondurstopposeAthirdpartoftheGods，inSynodmetThirDeitiestoassert，whowhiletheyfeelVigourDivinewithinthem，canallowOmnipotencetonone。ButwellthoucomstBeforethyfellows，ambitioustowinFrommesomPlume，thatthysuccessmayshowDestructiontotherest:thispausebetweenUnanswerdleastthouboasttolettheeknow；
　　AtfirstIthoughtthatLibertieandHeav'nToheav'nlySouleshadbinallone；butnowIseethatmostthroughslothhadratherserve，MinistringSpirits，traindupinFeastandSong；
　　Suchhastthouarm'd，theMinstrelsieofHeav'n，Servilitiewithfreedomtocontend，Asboththirdeedscompar'dthisdayshallprove。
　　TowhominbriefthusABDIELsternrepli'd。