第3章

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。