第7章

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