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\'dWhotellsofsominfernalSpiritseenHitherwardbent(whocouldhavethought?)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。Thereforewhathegives(Whosepraisebeeversung)tomaninpartSpiritual,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,whenonaday(ForTime,thoughinEternitie,appli\'dTomotion,measuresallthingsdurableBypresent,past,andfuture)onsuchdayAsHeav\'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。Eevningapproachd(ForwehavealsoourEevningandourMorn,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\'nhadchangdTogratefulTwilight(forNightcomesnotthereIndarkerveile)androseatDewsdispos\'dAllbuttheunsleepingeyesofGodtorest,WideoverallthePlain,andwiderfarrThenallthisglobousEarthinPlainoutspred,(SucharetheCourtsofGod)Th\'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,(socallThatStructureintheDialectofmenInterpreted)whichnotlongafter,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:thispausebetween(Unanswerdleastthouboast)tolettheeknow;
AtfirstIthoughtthatLibertieandHeav\'nToheav\'nlySouleshadbinallone;butnowIseethatmostthroughslothhadratherserve,MinistringSpirits,traindupinFeastandSong;
Suchhastthouarm\'d,theMinstrelsieofHeav\'n,Servilitiewithfreedomtocontend,Asboththirdeedscompar\'dthisdayshallprove。
TowhominbriefthusABDIELsternrepli\'d。