ADAMbythisfromthecoldsuddendampRecovering，andhisscatterdspiritsreturnd，ToMICHAELthushishumblewordsaddressd。
Celestial，whetheramongtheThrones，ornam\'dOfthemtheHighest，forsuchofshapemayseemPrinceabovePrinces，gentlyhastthoutouldThymessage，whichmightelseintellingwound，Andinperformingendus；whatbesidesOfsorrowanddejectionanddespairOurfrailtiecansustain，thytidingsbring，Departurefromthishappyplace，oursweetRecess，andonelyconsolationleftFamiliartooureyes，allplaceselseInhospitableappeeranddesolate，Norknowingusnorknown:andifbyprayerIncessantIcouldhopetochangethewillOfhimwhoallthingscan，IwouldnotceaseToweariehimwithmyassiduouscries:
ButprayeragainsthisabsoluteDecreeNomoreavailesthenbreathagainstthewinde，Blownstiflingbackonhimthatbreathsitforth:
ThereforetohisgreatbiddingIsubmit。
Thismostafflictsme，thatdepartinghence，AsfromhisfaceIshallbehid，deprivdHisblessedcount\'nance；hereIcouldfrequent，Withworship，placebyplacewherehevoutsaf\'dPresenceDivine，andtomySonsrelate；
OnthisMountheappeerd，underthisTreeStoodvisible，amongthesePineshisvoiceIheard，herewithhimatthisFountaintalk\'d:
SomanygratefulAltarsIwouldreareOfgrassieTerfe，andpileupeveryStoneOflustrefromthebrook，inmemorie，OrmonumenttoAges，andthereonOffersweetsmellingGumms&；FruitsandFlours:
InyondernetherWorldwhereshallIseekHisbrightappearances，orfootsteptrace?
ForthoughIfledhimangrie，yetrecall\'dTolifeprolongdandpromisdRace，InowGladlybeholdthoughbuthisutmostskirtsOfglory，andfarroffhisstepsadore。
TowhomthusMICHAELwithregardbenigne。
ADAM，thouknow\'stHeav\'nhis，andalltheEarthNotthisRockonely；hisOmnipresencefillsLand，Sea，andAire，andeverykindethatlives，Fomentedbyhisvirtualpowerandwarmd:
Allth\'Earthhegavetheetopossessandrule，Nodespicablegift；surmisenotthenHispresencetothesenarrowboundsconfin\'dOfParadiseorEDEN:thishadbeenPerhapsthyCapitalSeate，fromwhencehadspredAllgenerations，andhadhithercomeFromalltheendsofth\'Earth，tocelebrateAndreverencetheethirgreatProgenitor。
Butthispraeeminencethouhastlost，broughtdownTodwelloneevengroundnowwiththySons:
YetdoubtnotbutinVallieandinPlaineGodisashere，andwillbefoundalikePresent，andofhispresencemanyasigneStillfollowingthee，stillcompassingtheeroundWithgoodnessandpaternalLove，hisFaceExpress，andofhisstepsthetrackDivine。
Whichthatthoumaystbeleeve，andbeconfirmd，Erethoufromhencedepart，knowIamsentToshewtheewhatshallcomeinfuturedayesTotheeandtothyOfspring；goodwithbadExpecttohear，supernalGracecontendingWithsinfulnessofMen；therebytolearnTruepatience，andtotemperjoywithfearAndpioussorrow，equallyenur\'dBymoderationeitherstatetobeare，Prosperousoradverse:soshaltthouleadSafestthylife，andbestprepar\'dendureThymortalpassagewhenitcomes。AscendThisHill；letEVE(forIhavedrenchthereyes)
Heresleepbelowwhilethoutoforesightwak\'st，Asoncethouslepst，whileSheetolifewasformd。
TowhomthusADAMgratefullyrepli\'d。
Ascend，Ifollowthee，safeGuide，thepathThoulead\'stme，andtothehandofHeav\'nsubmit，Howeverchast\'ning，totheevilturneMyobviousbreast，armingtoovercomBysuffering，andearnerestfromlabourwon，IfsoImayattain。SobothascendIntheVisionsofGod:ItwasaHillOfParadisethehighest，fromwhosetopTheHemisphereofEarthincleerestKenStretchtouttoamplestreachofprospectlay。
NothigherthatHillnorwiderlookinground，WhereonfordifferentcausetheTemptersetOursecondADAMintheWilderness，ToshewhimallEarthsKingdomesandthirGlory。
HisEyemighttherecommandwhereverstoodCityofoldormodernFame，theSeatOfmightiestEmpire，fromthedestindWallsOfCAMBALU，seatofCATHAIANCAN
AndSAMARCHANDbyOXUS，TEMIRSThrone，ToPAQUINofSINAEANKings，andthenceToAGRAandLAHORofgreatMOGUL
DowntothegoldenCHERSONESE，orwhereThePERSIANinECBATANsate，orsinceInHISPAHAN，orwheretheRUSSIANKSAR
InMOSCO，ortheSultaninBIZANCE，TURCHESTAN-born；norcouldhiseyenotkenTh\'EmpireofNEGUStohisutmostPortERCOCOandthelessMaritineKingsMOMBAZA，andQUILOA，andMELIND，AndSOFALAthoughtOPHIR，totheRealmeOfCONGO，andANGOLAfardestSouth；
OrthencefromNIGERFloodtoATLASMountTheKingdomsofALMANSOR，FEZ，andSUS，MAROCCOandALGIERS，andTREMISEN；
OnEUROPEthence，andwhereROMEwastoswayTheVVorld:inSpiritperhapshealsosawRichMEXICOtheseatofMOTEZUME，AndCUSCOinPERU，thericherseatOfATABALIPA，andyetunspoil\'dGUIANA，whosegreatCitieGERYONSSonsCallELDORADO:buttonoblersightsMICHAELfromADAMSeyestheFilmeremov\'dVVhichthatfalseFruitthatpromis\'dclearersightHadbred；thenpurg\'dwithEuphrasieandRueThevisualNerve，forhehadmuchtosee；
AndfromtheVVellofLifethreedropsinstill\'d。
SodeepthepoweroftheseIngredientspierc\'d，Eevntotheinmostseatofmentalsight，ThatADAMnowenforc\'ttoclosehiseyes，SunkdownandallhisSpiritsbecameintranst:
ButhimthegentleAngelbythehandSoonrais\'d，andhisattentionthusrecall\'d。
ADAM，nowopethineeyes，andfirstbeholdTh\'effectswhichthyoriginalcrimehathwroughtInsometospringfromthee，whonevertouch\'dTh\'exceptedTree，norwiththeSnakeconspir\'d，Norsinn\'dthysin，yetfromthatsinderiveCorruptiontobringforthmoreviolentdeeds。
Hiseyesheop\'nd，andbeheldafield，Partarableandtilth，whereonwereSheavesNewreapt，theotherpartsheep-walksandfoulds；
Ith\'midstanAltarastheLand-markstoodRustic，ofgrassiesord；thitheranonAsweatieReaperfromhisTillagebroughtFirstFruits，thegreenEare，andtheyellowSheaf，Uncull\'d，ascametohand；aShepherdnextMoremeekcamewiththeFirstlingsofhisFlockChoicestandbest；thensacrificing，laidTheInwardsandthirFat，withIncensestrew\'d，OnthecleftWood，andalldueRitesperform\'d。
HisOffringsoonpropitiousFirefromHeav\'nConsum\'dwithnimbleglance，andgratefulsteame；
Theothersnot，forhiswasnotsincere；
Whereatheeinlierag\'d，andastheytalk\'d，SmotehimintotheMidriffwithastoneThatbeatoutlife；hefell，anddeadlypaleGroandouthisSoulwithgushingbloudeffus\'d。
MuchatthatsightwasADAMinhisheartDismai\'d，andthusinhastetoth\'Angelcri\'d。
OTeacher，somegreatmischiefhathbefall\'nTothatmeekman，whowellhadsacrific\'d；
IsPietiethusandpureDevotionpaid?
T\'whomMICHAELthus，heealsomov\'d，repli\'d。
ThesetwoareBrethren，ADAM，andtocomeOutofthyloyns；th\'unjustthejusthathslain，ForenviethathisBrothersOfferingfoundFromHeav\'nacceptance；butthebloodieFactWillbeaveng\'d，andth\'othersFaithapprov\'dLoosenoreward，thoughherethouseehimdie，Rowlingindustandgore。TowhichourSire。
Alas，bothforthedeedandforthecause！
ButhaveInowseenDeath?IsthisthewayImustreturntonativedust?OsightOfterrour，foulanduglytobehold，Horridtothink，howhorribletofeel！
TowhomthusMICHAEL。DeaththouhastseenInhisfirstshapeonman；butmanyshapesOfDeath，andmanyarethewayesthatleadTohisgrimCave，alldismal；yettosenseMoreterribleatth\'entrancethenwithin。
Some，asthousaw\'st，byviolentstrokeshalldie，ByFire，Flood，Famin，byIntemperancemoreInMeatsandDrinks，whichontheEarthshalbringDiseasesdire，ofwhichamonstrouscrewBeforetheeshallappear；thatthoumaystknowWhatmiserieth\'inabstinenceofEVE
Shallbringonmen。ImmediatelyaplaceBeforehiseyesappeard，sad，noysom，dark，ALazar-houseitseemd，whereinwerelaidNumbersofalldiseas\'d，allmaladiesOfgastlySpasm，orrackingtorture，qualmesOfheart-sickAgonie，allfeavorouskinds，Convulsions，Epilepsies，fierceCatarrhs，IntestinStoneandUlcer，Colicpangs，Dropsies，andAsthma\'s，andJoint-rackingRheums。
Direwasthetossing，deepthegroans，despairTendedthesickbusiestfromCouchtoCouch；
AndoverthemtriumphantDeathhisDartShook，butdelaidtostrike，thoughoftinvok\'tWithvows，asthirchiefgood，andfinalhope。
SightsodeformwhatheartofRockcouldlongDrie-ey\'dbehold?ADAMcouldnot，butwept，ThoughnotofWomanborn；compassionquell\'dHisbestofMan，andgavehimuptotearsAspace，tillfirmerthoughtsrestraindexcess，Andscarcerecoveringwordshisplaintrenew\'d。
OmiserableMankind，towhatfallDegraded，towhatwretchedstatereserv\'d?
Betterendheerunborn。Whyislifegiv\'nTobethuswrestedfromus?ratherwhyObtrudedonusthus?whoifweknewWhatwereceive，wouldeithernotacceptLifeoffer\'d，orsoonbegtolayitdown，Gladtobesodismistinpeace。CanthusTh\'ImageofGodinmancreatedonceSogoodlyanderect，thoughfaultiesince，Tosuchunsightlysufferingsbedebas\'tUnderinhumanpains?WhyshouldnotMan，RetainingstillDivinesimilitudeInpart，fromsuchdeformitiesbefree，AndforhisMakersImagesakeexempt?
ThirMakersImage，answerdMICHAEL，thenForsookthem，whenthemselvestheyvillifi\'dToserveungovern\'dappetite，andtookHisImagewhomtheyserv\'d，abrutishvice，InductivemainlytothesinofEVE。
Thereforesoabjectisthirpunishment，DisfiguringnotGodslikeness，butthirown，Orifhislikeness，bythemselvesdefac\'tWhiletheypervertpureNatureshealthfulrulesToloathsomsickness，worthily，sincetheyGodsImagedidnotreverenceinthemselves。
Iyeilditjust，saidADAM，andsubmit。
Butisthereyetnootherway，besidesThesepainfulpassages，howwemaycomeToDeath，andmixwithourconnaturaldust?
Thereis，saidMICHAEL，ifthouwellobserveTheruleofnottoomuch，bytemperancetaughtInwhatthoueatstanddrinkst，seekingfromthenceDuenourishment，notgluttonousdelight，Tillmanyyearsoverthyheadreturn:
Somaistthoulive，tilllikeripeFruitthoudropIntothyMotherslap，orbewitheaseGatherd，notharshlypluckt，fordeathmature:
Thisisoldage；butthenthoumustoutliveThyyouth，thystrength，thybeauty，whichwillchangeTowitherdweak&；gray；thySensesthenObtuse，alltasteofpleasuremustforgoe，Towhatthouhast，andfortheAireofyouthHopefulandcheerful，inthybloodwillreigneAmelanchollydampofcoldanddryTowaighthyspiritsdown，andlastconsumeTheBalmeofLife。TowhomourAncestor。
HenceforthIflienotDeath，norwouldprolongLifemuch，bentratherhowImaybequitFairestandeasiestofthiscombrouscharge，WhichImustkeeptillmyappointeddayOfrendringup。MICHAELtohimrepli\'d。
NorlovethyLife，norhate；butwhatthoulivstLivewell，howlongorshortpermittoHeav\'n:
Andnowpreparetheeforanothersight。
HelookdandsawaspaciousPlaine，whereonWereTentsofvarioushue；bysomewereherdsOfCattelgrazing:others，whencethesoundOfInstrumentsthatmademelodiouschimeWasheard，ofHarpandOrgan；andwhomoovdThirstopsandchordswasseen:hisvolanttouchInstinctthroughallproportionslowandhighFledandpursu\'dtransversetheresonantfugue。
InotherpartstoodonewhoattheForgeLabouring，twomassieclodsofIronandBrassHadmelted(whetherfoundwherecasualfireHadwastedwoodsonMountainorinVale，DowntotheveinsofEarth，thenceglidinghotTosomCavesmouth，orwhetherwashtbystreamFromunderground)theliquidOrehedreindIntofitmouldsprepar\'d；fromwhichheformdFirsthisownTooles；then，whatmightelsebewroughtFulfilorgrav\'ninmettle。Afterthese，ButonthehethersideadifferentsortFromthehighneighbouringHills，whichwasthirSeat，DowntothePlaindescended:bythirguiseJustmentheyseemd，andallthirstudybentToworshipGodaright，andknowhisworksNothid，northosethingslostwhichmightpreserveFreedomandPeacetomen:theyonthePlainLonghadnotwalkt，whenfromtheTentsbeholdABeavieoffairWomen，richlygayInGemsandwantondress；totheHarptheysungSoftamorousDitties，andindancecameon:
TheMenthoughgrave，ey\'dthem，andletthireyesRovewithoutrein，tillintheamorousNetFastcaught，theylik\'d，andeachhislikingchose；
Andnowoflovetheytreattillth\'EevningStarLovesHarbingerappeerd；thenallinheatTheylighttheNuptialTorch，andbidinvokeHymen，thenfirsttomarriageRitesinvok\'t；
WithFeastandMusickalltheTentsresound。
SuchhappyinterviewandfaireventOflove&；youthnotlost，Songs，Garlands，Flours，AndcharmingSymphoniesattach\'dtheheartOfADAM，soonenclin\'dtoadmitdelight，ThebentofNature；whichhethusexpress\'d。
Trueopenerofmineeyes，primeAngelblest，MuchbetterseemsthisVision，andmorehopeOfpeacefuldayesportends，thenthosetwopast；
Thosewereofhateanddeath，orpainmuchworse，HereNatureseemsfulfilldinallherends。
TowhomthusMICHAEL。JudgnotwhatisbestBypleasure，thoughtoNatureseemingmeet，Created，asthouart，tonoblerendHolieandpure，conformitiedivine。
ThoseTentsthousawstsopleasant，weretheTentsOfwickedness，whereinshalldwellhisRaceWhoslewhisBrother；studioustheyappereOfArtsthatpolishLife，Inventersrare，UnmindfulofthirMaker，thoughhisSpiritTaughtthem，buttheyhisgiftsacknowledg\'dnone。
Yettheyabeauteousofspringshallbeget；
ForthatfairfemalTroopthousawst，thatseemdOfGoddesses，soblithe，sosmooth，sogay，YetemptyofallgoodwhereinconsistsWomansdomestichonourandchiefpraise；
BredonelyandcompletedtothetasteOflustfulapperence，tosing，todance，Todress，andtrouletheTongue，androuletheEye。
TothesethatsoberRaceofMen，whoselivesReligioustitl\'dthemtheSonsofGod，Shallyeildupallthirvertue，allthirfameIgnobly，tothetrainsandtothesmilesOfthesefairAtheists，andnowswiminjoy，(Erelongtoswimatlarg)andlaugh；forwhichTheworlderelongaworldoftearsmustweepe。
TowhomthusADAMofshortjoybereft。
Opittieandshame，thattheywhotolivewellEnterdsofaire，shouldturnasidetotreadPathsindirect，orinthemidwayfaint！
ButstillIseethetenorofManswoeHoldsonthesame，fromWomantobegin。
FromManseffeminateslacknessitbegins，Saidth\'Angel，whoshouldbetterholdhisplaceBywisdome，andsuperiourgiftsreceavd。
ButnowpreparetheeforanotherScene。
HelookdandsawwideTerritoriespredBeforehim，Towns，andruralworksbetween，CitiesofMenwithloftyGatesandTowrs，ConcoursinArms，fierceFacesthreatningWarr，GiantsofmightieBone，andbouldemprise；
PartwieldthirArms，partcourbthefoamingSteed，SingleorinArrayofBattelrang\'dBothHorseandFoot，noridelymustringstood；
OnewayaBandselectfromforagedrivesAherdofBeeves，faireOxenandfaireKineFromafatMeddowground；orfleecyFlock，EwesandthirbleatingLambsoverthePlaine，ThirBootie；scarcewithLifetheShepherdsflye，Butcallinaide，whichtacksabloodyFray；
WithcruelTournamenttheSquadronsjoine；
WhereCattelpastur\'dlate，nowscatterdliesWithCarcassesandArmsth\'ensanguindFieldDeserted:OtherstoaCitiestrongLaySiege，encampt；byBatterie，Scale，andMine，Assaulting；othersfromtheWalldefendWithDartandJav\'lin，StonesandsulfurousFire；
Oneachhandslaughterandgiganticdeeds。
Inotherpartthescepter\'dHaraldscallToCouncilintheCitieGates:anonGrey-headedmenandgrave，withWarrioursmixt，Assemble，andHaranguesareheard，butsoonInfactiousopposition，tillatlastOfmiddleAgeonerising，eminentInwisedeport，spakemuchofRightandWrong，OfJustice，ofReligion，TruthandPeace，AndJudgementfromabove:himoldandyoungExploded，andhadseiz\'dwithviolenthands，HadnotaClouddescendingsnatch\'dhimthenceUnseenamidthethrong:soviolenceProceeded，andOppression，andSword-LawThroughallthePlain，andrefugenonewasfound。
ADAMwasallintears，andtohisguideLamentingturndfullsad；Owhatarethese，DeathsMinisters，notMen，whothusdealDeathInhumanlytomen，andmultiplyTenthousandfouldthesinofhimwhoslewHisBrother；forofwhomsuchmassacherMaketheybutofthirBrethren，menofmen?
ButwhowasthatJustMan，whomhadnotHeav\'nRescu\'d，hadinhisRighteousnessbinlost?
TowhomthusMICHAEL；ThesearetheproductOfthoseill-matedMarriagesthousaw\'st；
Wheregoodwithbadwerematcht，whoofthemselvesAbhortojoyn；andbyimprudencemixt，ProduceprodigiousBirthsofbodieormind。
SuchweretheseGiants，menofhighrenown；
ForinthosedayesMightonelyshallbeadmir\'d，AndValourandHeroicVertucall\'d；
ToovercomeinBattel，andsubdueNations，andbringhomespoilswithinfiniteMan-slaughter，shallbeheldthehighestpitchOfhumanGlorie，andforGloriedoneOftriumph，tobestyl\'dgreatConquerours，PatronsofMankind，Gods，andSonsofGods，Destroyersrightliercall\'dandPlaguesofmen。
ThusFameshallbeachiev\'d，renownonEarth，Andwhatmostmeritsfameinsilencehid。
Butheetheseventhfromthee，whomthoubeheldstTheonelyrighteousinaWorldperverse，Andthereforehated，thereforesobesetWithFoesfordaringsingletobejust，AndutterodiousTruth，thatGodwouldcomeTojudgethemwithhisSaints:HimthemostHighRaptinabalmieCloudwithwingedSteedsDid，asthousawst，receave，towalkwithGodHighinSalvationandtheClimesofbliss，ExemptfromDeath；toshewtheewhatrewardAwaitsthegood，therestwhatpunishment；
Whichnowdirectthineeyesandsoonbehold。
Helook\'d，&；sawthefaceofthingsquitechang\'d；
ThebrazenThroatofWarrhadceasttoroar，Allnowwasturn\'dtojollitieandgame，Toluxurieandriot，feastanddance，Marryingorprostituting，asbefell，RapeorAdulterie，wherepassingfaireAllurdthem；thencefromCupstocivilBroiles。
AtlengthaReverendSireamongthemcame，Andofthirdoingsgreatdislikedeclar\'d，Andtestifi\'dagainstthirwayes；heeoftFrequentedthirAssemblies，wheresomet，TriumphsorFestivals，andtothempreachdConversionandRepentance，astoSoulsInprisonunderJudgementsimminent:
Butallinvain:whichwhenhesaw，heceas\'dContending，andremov\'dhisTentsfarroff；
ThenfromtheMountainhewingTimbertall，BegantobuildaVesselofhugebulk，Measur\'dbyCubit，length，&；breadth，andhighth，SmeardroundwithPitch，andinthesideadoreContriv\'d，andofprovisionslaidinlargeForManandBeast:whenloeawonderstrange！
OfeverieBeast，andBird，andInsectsmallCameseavens，andpairs，andenterdin，astaughtThirorder；lasttheSire，andhisthreeSonsWiththirfourWives，andGodmadefastthedore。
MeanwhiletheSouthwindrose，&；withblackwingsWidehovering，alltheCloudstogetherdroveFromunderHeav\'n；theHillstotheirsupplieVapour，andExhalationduskandmoist，Sentupamain；andnowthethick\'ndSkieLikeadarkCeelingstood；downrush\'dtheRainImpetuous，andcontinu\'dtilltheEarthNomorewasseen；thefloatingVesselswumUplifted；andsecurewithbeakedprowRodetiltingo\'retheWaves，alldwellingselseFloodoverwhelmd，andthemwithallthirpompDeepunderwaterrould；Seacover\'dSea，Seawithoutshoar；andinthirPalacesWhereluxurielatereign\'d，Sea-monsterswhelp\'dAndstabl\'d；ofMankind，sonumerouslate，Allleft，inonesmallbottomswumimbark\'t。
Howdidstthougrievethen，ADAM，tobeholdTheendofallthyOfspring，endsosad，Depopulation；theeanotherFloud，OftearsandsorrowaFloudtheealsodrown\'d，AndsunktheeasthySons；tillgentlyreardByth\'Angel，onthyfeetthoustoodstatlast，Thoughcomfortless，aswhenaFathermournsHisChildern，allinviewdestroydatonce；
Andscarcetoth\'Angelutterdstthusthyplaint。
OVisionsillforeseen！betterhadI
Liv\'dignorantoffuture，sohadborneMypartofevilonely，eachdayeslotAnoughtobear；thosenow，thatweredispenstTheburd\'nofmanyAges，onmelightAtonce，bymyforeknowledgegainingBirthAbortive，totormentmeerethirbeing，Withthoughtthattheymustbe。LetnomanseekHenceforthtobeforetoldwhatshallbefallHimorhisChildern，evilhemaybesure，Whichneitherhisforeknowingcanprevent，AndheethefutureevilshallnolessInapprehensiontheninsubstancefeelGrievoustobear:butthatcarenowispast，Manisnotwhomtowarne:thosefewescap\'tFaminandanguishwillatlastconsumeWandringthatwatrieDesert:IhadhopeWhenviolencewasceas\'t，andWarronEarth，Allwouldhavethengonwell，peacewouldhavecrowndWithlengthofhappydaystheraceofman；
ButIwasfarrdeceav\'d；fornowIseePeacetocorruptnolessthenWarrtowaste。
Howcomesitthus?unfould，CelestialGuide，AndwhetherheretheRaceofmanwillend。
TowhomthusMICHAEL。ThosewhomlastthousawstIntriumphandluxuriouswealth，aretheyFirstseeninactsofprowesseminentAndgreatexploits，butoftruevertuvoid；
Whohavingspiltmuchblood，anddonmuchwasteSubduingNations，andachievdtherebyFameintheWorld，hightitles，andrichprey，Shallchangethircoursetopleasure，ease，andsloth，Surfet，andlust，tillwantonnessandprideRaiseoutoffriendshiphostildeedsinPeace。
Theconquerdalso，andenslav\'dbyWarrShallwiththirfreedomlostallvertulooseAndfeareofGod，fromwhomthirpietiefeign\'dInsharpcontestofBattelfoundnoaideAgainstinvaders；thereforecooldinzealeThenceforthshallpracticehowtolivesecure，Worldlieordissolute，onwhatthirLordsShallleavethemtoenjoy；forth\'EarthshallbearMorethenanough，thattemperancemaybetri\'d:
Soallshallturndegenerate，alldeprav\'d，JusticeandTemperance，TruthandFaithforgot；
OneManexcept，theonelySonoflightInadarkAge，againstexamplegood，Againstallurement，custom，andaWorldOffended；fearlessofreproachandscorn，Orviolence，heeofthirwickedwayesShallthemadmonish，andbeforethemsetThepathsofrighteousness，howmuchmoresafe，Andfullofpeace，denouncingwrauthtocomeOnthirimpenitence；andshallreturneOfthemderided，butofGodobservdTheonejustManalive；byhiscommandShallbuildawondrousArk，asthoubeheldst，TosavehimselfandhousholdfromamidstAWorlddevotetouniversalrack。
NosoonerheewiththemofManandBeastSelectforlifeshallintheArkbelodg\'d，Andshelterdround，butalltheCataractsOfHeav\'nsetopenontheEarthshallpowreRainedayandnight，allfountainesoftheDeepBrokeup，shallheavetheOceantousurpBeyondallbounds，tillinundationriseAbovethehighestHills:thenshallthisMountOfParadisebymightofWavesbemoovdOutofhisplace，pushdbythehornedfloud，Withallhisverdurespoil\'d，andTreesadriftDownthegreatRivertotheop\'ningGulf，AndtheretakerootanIlandsaltandbare，ThehauntofSealesandOrcs，andSea-mewsclang。
ToteachtheethatGodattributestoplaceNosanctitie，ifnonebethitherbroughtByMenwhotherefrequent，orthereindwell。
Andnowwhatfurthershallensue，behold。
Helookd，andsawtheArkhullonthefloud，Whichnowabated，fortheCloudswerefled，DrivnbyakeenNorth-winde，thatblowingdrieWrinkl\'dthefaceofDeluge，asdecai\'d；
AndthecleerSunonhiswidewatrieGlassGaz\'dhot，andofthefreshWavelargelydrew，Asafterthirst，whichmadethirflowingshrinkFromstandinglaketotrippingebbe，thatstoleWithsoftfoottowardsthedeep，whonowhadstoptHisSluces，astheHeav\'nhiswindowsshut。
TheArknomorenowflotes，butseemsongroundFastonthetopofsomhighmountainfixt。
AndnowthetopsofHillsasRocksappeer；
WithclamorthencetherapidCurrentsdriveTowardstheretreatingSeathirfurioustyde。
ForthwithfromouttheArkeaRavenflies，Andafterhim，thesurermessenger，ADovesentforthonceandagentospieGreenTreeorgroundwhereonhisfootmaylight；
Thesecondtimereturning，inhisBillAnOliveleafehebrings，pacificsigne:
Anondriegroundappeers，andfromhisArkeTheancientSiredescendswithallhisTrain；
Thenwithupliftedhands，andeyesdevout，GratefultoHeav\'n，overhisheadbeholdsAdewieCloud，andintheCloudaBowConspicuouswiththreeliftedcoloursgay，Betok\'ningpeacefromGod，andCov\'nantnew。
WhereattheheartofADAMerstsosadGreatlyrejoyc\'d，andthushisjoybrokeforth。
OthouthatfuturethingscanstrepresentAspresent，Heav\'nlyinstructer，IreviveAtthislastsight，assur\'dthatManshallliveWithalltheCreatures，andthirseedpreserve。
FarrlessInowlamentforonewholeWorldOfwickedSonsdestroyd，thenIrejoyceForoneManfoundsoperfetandsojust，ThatGodvoutsafestoraiseanotherWorldFromhim，andallhisangertoforget。
Butsay，whatmeanthosecolourdstreaksinHeavn，DistendedastheBrowofGodappeas\'d，OrservetheyasaflourievergetobindeThefluidskirtsofthatsamewatrieCloud，LeastitagaindissolveandshowrtheEarth?
Towhomth\'Archangel。Dextrouslythouaim\'st；
SowillinglydothGodremithisIre，ThoughlaterepentinghimofMandeprav\'d，Griev\'dathisheart，whenlookingdownhesawThewholeEarthfill\'dwithviolence，andallfleshCorruptingeachthirway；yetthoseremoov\'d，SuchgraceshallonejustManfindinhissight，Thatherelents，nottoblotoutmankind，AndmakesaCovenantnevertodestroyTheEarthagainbyflood，norlettheSeaSurpasshisbounds，norRaintodrowntheWorldWithManthereinorBeast；butwhenhebringsOvertheEarthaCloud，willthereinsetHistriple-colour\'dBow，whereontolookAndcalltomindhisCov\'nant:DayandNight，SeedtimeandHarvest，HeatandhoaryFrostShallholdthircourse，tillfirepurgeallthingsnew，BothHeav\'nandEarth，whereinthejustshalldwell。
ThusthouhastseenoneWorldbeginandend；
AndManasfromasecondstockproceed。
Muchthouhastyettosee，butIperceaveThymortalsighttofaile；objectsdivineMustneedsimpaireandweariehumansense:
HenceforthwhatistocomIwillrelate，Thouthereforegivedueaudience，andattend。
ThissecondsoursofMen，whileyetbutfew，AndwhilethedreadofjudgementpastremainsFreshinthirmindes，fearingtheDeitie，WithsomeregardtowhatisjustandrightShallleadthirlives，andmultiplieapace，Labouringthesoile，andreapingplenteouscrop，Cornwineandoyle；andfromtheherdorflock，OftsacrificingBullock，Lamb，orKid，WithlargeWine-offeringspour\'d，andsacredFeastShalspendthirdayesinjoyunblam\'d，anddwellLongtimeinpeacebyFamiliesandTribesUnderpaternalrule；tilloneshallriseOfproudambitiousheart，whonotcontentWithfairequalitie，fraternalstate，WillarrogateDominionundeserv\'dOverhisbrethren，andquitedispossessConcordandlawofNaturefromtheEarth；
Hunting(andMennotBeastsshallbehisgame)
WithWarrandhostilesnaresuchasrefuseSubjectiontohisEmpiretyrannous:
AmightieHunterthenceheshallbestyl\'dBeforetheLord，asindespiteofHeav\'n，OrfromHeav\'nclamingsecondSovrantie；
AndfromRebellionshallderivehisname，ThoughofRebellionothersheaccuse。
Heewithacrew，whomlikeAmbitionjoynsWithhimorunderhimtotyrannize，MarchingfromEDENtowardstheWest，shallfindeThePlain，whereinablackbituminousgurgeBoilesoutfromunderground，themouthofHell；
OfBrick，andofthatstufftheycasttobuildACitie&；Towre，whosetopmayreachtoHeav\'n；
Andgetthemselvesaname，leastfardisperstInforaignLandsthirmemoriebelost，Regardlesswhethergoodorevilfame。
ButGodwhooftdescendstovisitmenUnseen，andthroughthirhabitationswalksTomarkthirdoings，thembeholdingsoon，ComesdowntoseethirCitie，eretheTowerObstructHeav\'nTowrs，andinderisionsetsUponthirTonguesavariousSpirittoraseQuiteoutthirNativeLanguage，andinsteadTosowajanglingnoiseofwordsunknown:
ForthwithahideousgabblerisesloudAmongtheBuilders；eachtoothercallsNotunderstood，tillhoarse，andallinrage，Asmockttheystorm；greatlaughterwasinHeav\'nAndlookingdown，toseethehubbubstrangeAndhearthedin；thuswasthebuildingleftRidiculous，andtheworkConfusionnam\'d。
WheretothusADAMfatherlydispleas\'d。
OexecrableSonsotoaspireAbovehisBrethren，tohimselfaffirmingAuthoritieusurpt，fromGodnotgiv\'n:
HegaveusonelyoverBeast，Fish，FowlDominionabsolute；thatrightweholdByhisdonation；butManovermenHemadenotLord；suchtitletohimselfReserving，humanleftfromhumanfree。
ButthisUsurperhisencroachmentproudStayesnotonMan；toGodhisTowerintendsSiegeanddefiance:Wretchedman！whatfoodWillheconveyupthithertosustainHimselfandhisrashArmie，wherethinAireAbovetheCloudswillpinehisentrailsgross，AndfamishhimofBreath，ifnotofBread?
TowhomthusMICHAEL。Justlythouabhorr\'stThatSon，whoonthequietstateofmenSuchtroublebrought，affectingtosubdueRationalLibertie；yetknowwithall，Sincethyoriginallapse，trueLibertieIslost，whichalwayeswithrightReasondwellsTwinn\'d，andfromherhathnodividualbeing:
Reasoninmanobscur\'d，ornotobeyd，ImmediatelyinordinatedesiresAndupstartPassionscatchtheGovernmentFromReason，andtoservitudereduceMantillthenfree。ThereforesinceheepermitsWithinhimselfunworthiePowerstoreignOverfreeReason，GodinJudgementjustSubjectshimfromwithouttoviolentLords；
WhooftasundeservedlyenthrallHisoutwardfreedom:Tyranniemustbe，ThoughtotheTyranttherebynoexcuse。
YetsomtimesNationswilldeclinesolowFromvertue，whichisreason，thatnowrong，ButJustice，andsomefatalcurseannextDeprivesthemofthiroutwardlibertie，Thirinwardlost:Witnessth\'irreverentSonOfhimwhobuilttheArk，whofortheshameDontohisFather，heardthisheaviecurse，SERVANTOFSERVANTS，onhisvitiousRace。
Thuswillthislatter，astheformerWorld，Stilltendfrombadtoworse，tillGodatlastWeariedwiththeiriniquities，withdrawHispresencefromamongthem，andavertHisholyEyes；resolvingfromthenceforthToleavethemtothirownpollutedwayes；
AndonepeculiarNationtoselectFromalltherest，ofwhomtobeinvok\'d，ANationfromonefaithfulmantospring:
HimonthissideEUPHRATESyetresiding，BredupinIdol-worship；Othatmen(Canstthoubelieve?)shouldbesostupidgrown，WhileyetthePatriarkliv\'d，whoscap\'dtheFlood，AstoforsakethelivingGod，andfallTo-worshipthirownworkinWoodandStoneForGods！yethimGodthemostHighvoutsafesTocallbyVisionfromhisFathershouse，HiskindredandfalseGods，intoaLandWhichhewillshewhim，andfromhimwillraiseAmightieNation，anduponhimshowreHisbenedictionso，thatinhisSeedAllNationsshallbeblest；heestraightobeys，NotknowingtowhatLand，yetfirmbelieves:
Iseehim，butthoucanstnot，withwhatFaithHeleaveshisGods，hisFriends，andnativeSoileURofCHALDAEA，passingnowtheFordToHARAN，afterhimacumbrousTrainOfHerdsandFlocks，andnumerousservitude；
Notwandringpoor，buttrustingallhiswealthWithGod，whocall\'dhim，inalandunknown。
CANAANhenowattains，IseehisTentsPitchtaboutSECHEM，andtheneighbouringPlaineOfMOREB；therebypromisehereceavesGifttohisProgenieofallthatLand；
FromHAMATHNorthwardtotheDesertSouth(ThingsbythirnamesIcall，thoughyetunnam\'d)
FromHERMONEasttothegreatWesternSea，MountHERMON，yonderSea，eachplacebeholdInprospect，asIpointthem；ontheshoareMountCARMEL；herethedouble-fountedstreamJORDAN，truelimitEastward；buthisSonsShalldwelltoSENIR，thatlongridgeofHills。
Thisponder，thatallNationsoftheEarthShallinhisSeedbeblessed；bythatSeedIsmeantthygreatdeliverer，whoshallbruiseTheSerpentshead；whereoftotheeanonPlainliershallbereveald。ThisPatriarchblest，WhomFAITHFULABRAHAMduetimeshallcall，ASon，andofhisSonaGrand-childeleaves，Likehiminfaith，inwisdom，andrenown；
TheGrandchildewithtwelveSonsincreast，departsFromCANAAN，toaLandhereaftercall\'dEGYPT，dividedbytheRiverNILE；
Seewhereitflows，disgorgingatseavenmouthesIntotheSea:tosojourninthatLandHecomesinvitedbyayongerSonIntimeofdearth，aSonwhoseworthydeedsRaisehimtobethesecondinthatRealmeOfPHARAO:therehedies，andleaveshisRaceGrowingintoaNation，andnowgrownSuspectedtoasequentKing，whoseeksTostopthirovergrowth，asinmateguestsToonumerous；whenceofguestshemakesthemslavesInhospitably，andkillsthirinfantMales:
Tillbytwobrethren(thosetwobrethrencallMOSESandAARON)sentfromGodtoclaimeHispeoplefromenthralment，theyreturnWithgloryandspoilebacktothirpromis\'dLand。
ButfirstthelawlessTyrant，whodeniesToknowthirGod，ormessagetoregard，MustbecompelldbySignesandJudgementsdire；
TobloodunshedtheRiversmustbeturnd，Frogs，LiceandFliesmustallhisPalacefillWithloath\'dintrusion，andfillalltheland；
HisCattelmustofRotandMurrendie，Botchesandblainesmustallhisfleshimboss，Andallhispeople；ThundermixtwithHaile，Hailemixtwithfiremustrendth\'EGYPTIANSkieAndwheelonth\'Earth，devouringwhereitrouls；
Whatitdevoursnot，Herb，orFruit，orGraine，AdarksomCloudofLocustsswarmingdownMusteat，andonthegroundleavenothinggreen:
Darknessmustovershadowallhisbounds，Palpabledarkness，andblotoutthreedayes；
Lastwithonemidnightstrokeallthefirst-bornOfEGYPTmustliedead。ThuswithtenwoundsThisRiver-dragontam\'datlengthsubmitsTolethissojournersdepart，andoftHumbleshisstubbornheart，butstillasIceMorehard\'ndafterthaw，tillinhisragePursuingwhomhelatedismissd，theSeaSwallowshimwithhisHost，butthemletspassAsondrielandbetweentwochristalwalls，Aw\'dbytherodofMOSESsotostandDivided，tillhisrescu\'dgainthirshoar:
SuchwondrouspowerGodtohisSaintwilllend，ThoughpresentinhisAngel，whoshallgoeBeforetheminaCloud，andPillarofFire，Toguidetheminthirjourney，andremoveBehindethem，whileth\'obduratKingpursues:
Allnighthewillpursue，buthisapproachDarknessdefendsbetweentillmorningWatch；
ThenthroughtheFireyPillarandtheCloudGodlookingforthwilltroubleallhisHostAndcrazethirChariotwheels:whenbycommandMOSESoncemorehispotentRodextendsOvertheSea；theSeahisRodobeys；
OnthirimbattelldrankstheWavesreturn，AndoverwhelmthirWarr:theRaceelectSafetowardsCANAANfromtheshoaradvanceThroughthewildeDesert，notthereadiestway，LeastentringontheCANAANITEallarmdWarrterrifietheminexpert，andfeareReturnthembacktoEGYPT，choosingratherIngloriouslifewithservitude；forlifeTonobleandignobleismoresweetUntraindinArmes，whererashnessleadsnoton。
ThisalsoshalltheygainbythirdelayInthewideWilderness，theretheyshallfoundThirgovernment，andthirgreatSenatechooseThroughthetwelveTribes，torulebyLawsordaind:
GodfromtheMountofSINAI，whosegraytopShalltremble，hedescending，willhimselfInThunderLightningandloudTrumpetssoundOrdainethemLawes；partsuchasappertaineTocivilJustice，partreligiousRitesOfsacrifice，informingthem，bytypesAndshadowes，ofthatdestindSeedtobruiseTheSerpent，bywhatmeanesheshallachieveMankindsdeliverance。ButthevoiceofGodTomortaleareisdreadful；theybeseechThatMOSESmightreporttothemhiswill，Andterrorcease；hegrantsthemthirdesire，InstructedthattoGodisnoaccessWithoutMediator，whosehighOfficenowMOSESinfigurebeares，tointroduceOnegreater，ofwhosedayheshallforetell，AndalltheProphetsinthirAgethetimesOfgreatMESSIAHshallsing。ThusLawsandRitesEstablisht，suchdelighthathGodinMenObedienttohiswill，thathevoutsafesAmongthemtosetuphisTabernacle，TheholyOnewithmortalMentodwell:
ByhisprescriptaSanctuaryisfram\'dOfCedar，overlaidwithGold，thereinAnArk，andintheArkhisTestimony，TheRecordsofhisCov\'nant，overtheseAMercie-seatofGoldbetweenthewingsOftwobrightCherubim，beforehimburnSeavenLampsasinaZodiacrepresentingTheHeav\'nlyfires；overtheTentaCloudShallrestbyDay，afieriegleamebyNight，Savewhentheyjournie，andatlengththeycome，ConductedbyhisAngeltotheLandPromisdtoABRAHAMandhisSeed:therestWerelongtotell，howmanyBattelsfought，HowmanyKingsdestroyd，andKingdomswon，OrhowtheSunshallinmidHeav\'nstandstillAdayentire，andNightsduecourseadjourne，Mansvoicecommanding，SuninGIBEONstand，AndthouMooninthevaleofAIALON，TillISRAELovercome；socallthethirdFromABRAHAM，SonofISAAC，andfromhimHiswholedescent，whothusshallCANAANwin。
HereADAMinterpos\'d。OsentfromHeav\'n，Enlightnerofmydarkness，graciousthingsThouhastreveald，thosechieflywhichconcerneJustABRAHAMandhisSeed:nowfirstIfindeMineeyestrueop\'ning，andmyheartmucheas\'d，ErwhileperplextwiththoughtswhatwouldbecomOfmeeandallMankind；butnowIseeHisday，inwhomallNationsshallbeblest，Favourunmeritedbyme，whosoughtForbidd\'nknowledgebyforbidd\'nmeans。
ThisyetIapprehendnot，whytothoseAmongwhomGodwilldeignetodwellonEarthSomanyandsovariousLawsaregiv\'n；
SomanyLawsarguesomanysinsAmongthem；howcanGodwithsuchreside?
TowhomthusMICHAEL。DoubtnotbutthatsinWillreignamongthem，asoftheebegot；
AndthereforewasLawgiventhemtoevinceThirnaturalpravitie，bystirringupSinagainstLawtofight；thatwhentheyseeLawcandiscoversin，butnotremove，Savebythoseshadowieexpiationsweak，ThebloudofBullsandGoats，theymayconcludeSomebloudmorepreciousmustbepaidforMan，Justforunjust，thatinsuchrighteousnessTothembyFaithimputed，theymayfindeJustificationtowardsGod，andpeaceOfConscience，whichtheLawbyCeremoniesCannotappease，norManthemoralpartPerform，andnotperformingcannotlive。
SoLawappearsimperfet，andbutgiv\'nWithpurposetoresigntheminfulltimeUptoabetterCov\'nant，disciplin\'dFromshadowieTypestoTruth，fromFleshtoSpirit，FromimpositionofstrictLaws，tofreeAcceptanceoflargeGrace，fromservilfearTofilial，worksofLawtoworksofFaith。
AndthereforeshallnotMOSES，thoughofGodHighlybelov\'d，beingbuttheMinisterOfLaw，hispeopleintoCANAANlead；
ButJOSHUAwhomtheGentilesJESUScall，HisNameandOfficebearing，whoshallquellTheadversarieSerpent，andbringbackThroughtheworldswildernesslongwanderdmanSafetoeternalParadiseofrest。
MeanwhiletheyinthirearthlyCANAANplac\'tLongtimeshalldwellandprosper，butwhensinsNationalinterruptthirpublicpeace，ProvokingGodtoraisethemenemies:
FromwhomasofthesavesthempenitentByJudgesfirst，thenunderKings；ofwhomThesecond，bothforpietierenowndAndpuissantdeeds，apromiseshallreceiveIrrevocable，thathisRegalThroneForevershallendure；thelikeshallsingAllProphecie，ThatoftheRoyalStockOfDAVID(soInamethisKing)shallriseASon，theWomansSeedtotheeforetold，ForetoldtoABRAHAM，asinwhomshalltrustAllNations，andtoKingsforetold，ofKingsThelast，forofhisReignshallbenoend。
Butfirstalongsuccessionmustensue，AndhisnextSonforWealthandWisdomfam\'d，ThecloudedArkofGodtilltheninTentsWandring，shallinagloriousTempleenshrine。
Suchfollowhim，asshallberegisterdPartgood，partbad，ofbadthelongerscrowle，WhosefoulIdolatries，andotherfaultsHeapttothepopularsumme，willsoincenseGod，astoleavethem，andexposethirLand，ThirCitie，hisTemple，andhisholyArkWithallhissacredthings，ascornandpreyTothatproudCitie，whosehighWallsthousaw\'stLeftinconfusion，BABYLONthencecall\'d。
ThereincaptivitieheletsthemdwellThespaceofseventieyears，thenbringsthemback，Remembringmercie，andhisCov\'nantswornToDAVID，stablishtasthedayesofHeav\'n。
ReturndfromBABYLONbyleaveofKingsThirLords，whomGoddispos\'d，thehouseofGodTheyfirstre-edifie，andforawhileInmeanestatelivemoderate，tillgrownInwealthandmultitude，factioustheygrow；
ButfirstamongthePriestsdissensionsprings，MenwhoattendtheAltar，andshouldmostEndeavourPeace:thirstrifepollutionbringsUpontheTempleitself:atlasttheyseiseTheScepter，andregardnotDAVIDSSons，Thenlooseittoastranger，thatthetrueAnointedKingMESSIAHmightbebornBarr\'dofhisright；yetathisBirthaStarrUnseenbeforeinHeav\'nproclaimshimcom，AndguidestheEasternSages，whoenquireHisplace，toofferIncense，Myrrh，andGold；
HisplaceofbirthasolemnAngeltellsTosimpleShepherds，keepingwatchbynight；
Theygladlythitherhaste，andbyaQuireOfsquadrondAngelshearhisCarolsung。
AVirginishisMother，buthisSireThePowerofthemostHigh；heshallascendTheThronehereditarie，andboundhisReignWithearthswidebounds，hisglorywiththeHeav\'ns。
Heceas\'d，discerningADAMwithsuchjoySurcharg\'d，ashadlikegriefbindew\'dintears，Withouttheventofwords，whichthesehebreathd。
OProphetofgladtidings，finisherOfutmosthope！nowclearIunderstandWhatoftmysteddiestthoughtshavesearchtinvain，Whyourgreatexpectationshouldbecall\'dTheseedofWoman:VirginMother，Haile，HighintheloveofHeav\'n，yetfrommyLoynesThoushaltproceed，andfromthyWombtheSonOfGodmostHigh；SoGodwithmanunites。
NeedsmusttheSerpentnowhiscapitalbruiseExpectwithmortalpaine:saywhereandwhenThirfight，whatstrokeshallbruisetheVictorsheel。
TowhomthusMICHAEL。Dreamnotofthirfight，AsofaDuel，orthelocalwoundsOfheadorheel:notthereforejoynestheSonManhoodtoGod-head，withmorestrengthtofoilThyenemie；norsoisovercomeSATAN，whosefallfromHeav\'n，adeadlierbruise，Disabl\'dnottogivetheethydeathswound:
Whichhee，whocomesthySaviour，shallrecure，NotbydestroyingSATAN，buthisworksIntheeandinthySeed:norcanthisbe，Butbyfulfillingthatwhichthoudidstwant，ObediencetotheLawofGod，impos\'dOnpenaltieofdeath，andsufferingdeath，Thepenaltietothytransgressiondue，Andduetotheirswhichoutofthinewillgrow:
SoonelycanhighJusticerestappaid。
TheLawofGodexactheshallfulfillBothbyobedienceandbylove，thoughloveAlonefulfilltheLaw；thypunishmentHeshallendurebycomingintheFleshToareproachfullifeandcurseddeath，ProclaimingLifetoallwhoshallbelieveInhisredemption，andthathisobedienceImputedbecomestheirsbyFaith，hismeritsTosavethem，notthirown，thoughlegalworks。
Forthisheshalllivehated，beblasphem\'d，Seis\'donbyforce，judg\'d，andtodeathcondemndAshamefulandaccurst，naildtotheCrossByhisownNation，slaineforbringingLife；
ButtotheCrosshenailesthyEnemies，TheLawthatisagainstthee，andthesinsOfallmankinde，withhimtherecrucifi\'d，NevertohurtthemmorewhorightlytrustInthishissatisfaction；sohedies，Butsoonrevives，DeathoverhimnopowerShalllongusurp；erethethirddawninglightReturne，theStarresofMornshallseehimriseOutofhisgrave，freshasthedawninglight，Thyransompaid，whichManfromdeathredeems，HisdeathforMan，asmanyasofferdLifeNeglectnot，andthebenefitimbraceByFaithnotvoidofworks:thisGod-likeactAnnulsthydoom，thedeaththoushouldsthavedy\'d，Insinforeverlostfromlife；thisactShallbruisetheheadofSATAN，crushhisstrengthDefeatingSinandDeath，histwomainearmes，AndfixfarrdeeperinhisheadthirstingsThentemporaldeathshallbruisetheVictorsheel，Ortheirswhomheredeems，adeathlikesleep，AgentlewaftingtoimmortalLife。
NorafterresurrectionshallhestayLongeronEarththencertainetimestoappeerTohisDisciples，MenwhoinhisLifeStillfollow\'dhim；tothemshallleaveinchargeToteachallnationswhatofhimtheylearn\'dAndhisSalvation，themwhoshallbeleeveBaptizingintheprofluentstreame，thesigneOfwashingthemfromguiltofsintoLifePure，andinmindprepar\'d，ifsobefall，Fordeath，likethatwhichtheredeemerdy\'d。
AllNationstheyshallteach；forfromthatdayNotonelytotheSonsofABRAHAMSLoinesSalvationshallbePreacht，buttotheSonsOfABRAHAMSFaithwhereverthroughtheworld；
SoinhisseedallNationsshallbeblest。
ThentotheHeav\'nofHeav\'nsheshallascendWithvictory，triumphingthroughtheaireOverhisfoesandthine；thereshallsurpriseTheSerpent，Princeofaire，anddraginChainesThroughallhisrealme，&；thereconfoundedleave；
Thenenterintoglory，andresumeHisSeatatGodsrighthand，exaltedhighAboveallnamesinHeav\'n；andthenceshallcome，Whenthisworldsdissolutionshallberipe，Withgloryandpowertojudgebothquick&；dead，Tojudgeth\'unfaithfuldead，buttorewardHisfaithful，andreceavethemintobliss，WhetherinHeav\'norEarth，forthentheEarthShallallbeParadise，farhappierplaceThenthisofEDEN，andfarhappierdaies。
Sospaketh\'ArchangelMICHAEL，thenpaus\'d，AsattheWorldsgreatperiod；andourSireRepletewithjoyandwonderthusrepli\'d。
Ogoodnessinfinite，goodnessimmense！
Thatallthisgoodofevilshallproduce，Andevilturntogood；morewonderfulThenthatwhichbycreationfirstbroughtforthLightoutofdarkness！fullofdoubtIstand，WhetherIshouldrepentmenowofsinBymeedoneandoccasiond，orrejoyceMuchmore，thatmuchmoregoodthereofshallspring，ToGodmoreglory，moregoodwilltoMenFromGod，andoverwrauthgraceshallabound。
Butsay，ifourdelivereruptoHeav\'nMustreascend，whatwillbetidethefewHisfaithful，leftamongth\'unfaithfulherd，Theenemiesoftruth；whothenshallguideHispeople，whodefend?willtheynotdealeWorswithhisfollowersthenwithhimtheydealt?
Besuretheywill，saidth\'Angel；butfromHeav\'nHeetohisownaComforterwillsend，ThepromiseoftheFather，whoshalldwellHisSpiritwithinthem，andtheLawofFaithWorkingthroughlove，uponthirheartsshallwrite，Toguidetheminalltruth，andalsoarmeWithspiritualArmour，abletoresistSATANSassaults，andquenchhisfieriedartsWhatMancandoagainstthem，notaffraid，Thoughtothedeath，againstsuchcrueltiesWithinwardconsolationsrecompenc\'t，AndoftsupportedsoasshallamazeThirproudestpersecuters:fortheSpiritPowrdfirstonhisApostles，whomhesendsToevangelizetheNations，thenonallBaptiz\'d，shallthemwithwondrousgiftsendueTospeakallTongues，anddoallMiracles，AsdidthirLordbeforethem。ThustheywinGreatnumbersofeachNationtoreceaveWithjoythetidingsbroughtfromHeav\'n:atlengthThirMinistryperform\'d，andracewellrun，Thirdoctrineandthirstorywrittenleft，Theydie；butinthirroom，astheyforewarne，Wolvesshallsucceedforteachers，grievousWolves，WhoallthesacredmysteriesofHeav\'nTothirownvileadvantagesshallturneOflucreandambition，andthetruthWithsuperstitionsandtraditionstaint，LeftonelyinthosewrittenRecordspure，ThoughnotbutbytheSpiritunderstood。
Thenshalltheyseektoavailthemselvesofnames，Placesandtitles，andwiththesetojoineSecularpower，thoughfeigningstilltoactByspiritual，tothemselvesappropriatingTheSpiritofGod，promisdalikeandgiv\'nToallBeleevers；andfromthatpretense，SpiritualLawesbycarnalpowershallforceOneveryconscience；LawswhichnoneshallfindeLefttheminrould，orwhattheSpiritwithinShallontheheartengrave。WhatwilltheythenButforcetheSpiritofGraceitself，andbindeHisconsortLibertie；what，butunbuildHislivingTemples，builtbyFaithtostand，ThirownFaithnotanothers:foronEarthWhoagainstFaithandConsciencecanbeheardInfallible?yetmanywillpresume:
WhenceheaviepersecutionshallariseOnallwhointheworshippersevereOfSpiritandTruth；therest，farrgreaterpart，WilldeeminoutwardRitesandspeciousformesReligionsatisfi\'d；TruthshallretireBestuckwithslandrousdarts，andworksofFaithRarelybefound:soshalltheWorldgoeon，Togoodmalignant，tobadmenbenigne，Underherownwaightgroaning，tillthedayAppeerofrespirationtothejust，Andvengeancetothewicked，atreturnOfhimsolatelypromis\'dtothyaid，TheWomansseed，obscurelythenforetold，NowamplierknownthySaviourandthyLord，LastintheCloudsfromHeav\'ntoberevealdIngloryoftheFather，todissolveSATANwithhispervertedWorld，thenraiseFromtheconflagrantmass，purg\'dandrefin\'d，NewHeav\'ns，newEarth，AgesofendlessdateFoundedinrighteousnessandpeaceandlove，TobringforthfruitsJoyandeternalBliss。
Heended；andthusADAMlastreply\'d。
Howsoonhaththyprediction，Seerblest，Measur\'dthistransientWorld，theRaceoftime，Tilltimestandfixt:beyondisallabyss，Eternitie，whoseendnoeyecanreach。
GreatlyinstructedIshallhencedepart，Greatlyinpeaceofthought，andhavemyfillOfknowledge，whatthisvesselcancontaine；
Beyondwhichwasmyfollytoaspire。
HenceforthIlearne，thattoobeyisbest，AndlovewithfearetheonelyGod，towalkAsinhispresence，evertoobserveHisprovidence，andonhimsoledepend，Mercifuloverallhisworks，withgoodStillovercomingevil，andbysmallAccomplishinggreatthings，bythingsdeemdweakSubvertingworldlystrong，andworldlywiseBysimplymeek；thatsufferingforTruthssakeIsfortitudetohighestvictorie，AndtothefaithfulDeaththeGateofLife；
TaughtthisbyhisexamplewhomInowAcknowledgemyRedeemereverblest。
Towhomthusalsoth\'Angellastrepli\'d:
Thishavinglearnt，thouhastattaindthesummeOfwisdom；hopenohigher，thoughalltheStarrsThouknewstbyname，andallth\'etherealPowers，Allsecretsofthedeep，allNaturesworks，OrworksofGodinHeav\'n，Air，Earth，orSea，AndalltherichesofthisWorldenjoydst，Andalltherule，oneEmpire；onelyaddDeedstothyknowledgeanswerable，addFaith，AddVertue，Patience，Temperance，addLove，Bynametocomecall\'dCharitie，thesoulOfalltherest:thenwiltthounotbeloathToleavethisParadise，butshaltpossessAParadisewithinthee，happierfarr。
LetusdescendnowthereforefromthistopOfSpeculation；forthehourpreciseExactsourpartinghence；andseetheGuards，BymeeencamptonyonderHill，expectThirmotion，atwhoseFrontaflamingSword，Insignalofremove，wavesfiercelyround；
Wemaynolongerstay:go，wakenEve；
HeralsoIwithgentleDreamshavecalm\'dPortendinggood，andallherspiritscompos\'dTomeeksubmission:thouatseasonfitLetherwiththeepartakewhatthouhastheard，ChieflywhatmayconcernherFaithtoknow，ThegreatdeliverancebyherSeedtocome(ForbytheWomansSeed)onallMankind。
Thatyemaylive，whichwillbemanydayes，BothinoneFaithunanimousthoughsad，Withcauseforevilspast，yetmuchmorecheer\'dWithmeditationonthehappieend。
Heended，andtheybothdescendtheHill；
Descended，ADAMtotheBowrewhereEVE
Laysleepingranbefore，butfoundherwak\'t；
Andthuswithwordsnotsadshehimreceav\'d。
Whencethoureturnst，&；whitherwentst，Iknow；
ForGodisalsoinsleep，andDreamsadvise，Whichhehathsentpropitious，somegreatgoodPresaging，sincewithsorrowandheartsdistressVVeariedIfellasleep:butnowleadon；
Inmeeisnodelay；withtheetogoe，Istostayhere；withouttheeheretostay，Istogohenceunwilling；thoutomeeArtallthingsunderHeav\'n，allplacesthou，VVhoformywilfulcrimeartbanishthence。
ThisfurtherconsolationyetsecureIcarryhence；thoughallbymeeislost，SuchfavourIunworthieamvoutsaft，BymeethePromis\'dSeedshallallrestore。
SospakeourMotherEVE，andADAMheardVVellpleas\'d，butanswer\'dnot；fornowtoonighTh\'Archangelstood，andfromtheotherHillTothirfixtStation，allinbrightarrayTheCherubimdescended；onthegroundGlidingmeteorous，asEv\'ningMistRis\'nfromaRivero\'rethemarishglides，AndgathersgroundfastattheLabourersheelHomewardreturning。HighinFrontadvanc\'t，ThebrandishtSwordofGodbeforethemblaz\'dFierceasaComet；whichwithtorridheat，AndvapourastheLIBYANAiradust，BegantoparchthattemperateClime；whereatIneitherhandthehastningAngelcaughtOurlingringParents，andtoth\'EasternGateLetthemdirect，anddowntheCliffasfastTothesubjectedPlaine；thendisappeer\'d。
Theylookingback，allth\'EasternsidebeheldOfParadise，solatethirhappieseat，Wav\'doverbythatflamingBrand，theGateWithdreadfulFacesthrong\'dandfierieArmes:
Somnaturaltearstheydrop\'d，butwip\'dthemsoon；
TheWorldwasallbeforethem，wheretochooseThirplaceofrest，andProvidencethirguide:
Theyhandinhandwithwandringstepsandslow，ThroughEDENtookthirsolitarieway。TheEnd
