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　　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&amp；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；letEVEforIhavedrenchthereyes

　　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&amp；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，twomassieclodsofIronandBrassHadmeltedwhetherfoundwherecasualfireHadwastedwoodsonMountainorinVale，DowntotheveinsofEarth，thenceglidinghotTosomCavesmouth，orwhetherwashtbystreamFromundergroundtheliquidOrehedreindIntofitmouldsprepar\'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&amp；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，Erelongtoswimatlargandlaugh；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，&amp；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，&amp；breadth，andhighth，SmeardroundwithPitch，andinthesideadoreContriv\'d，andofprovisionslaidinlargeForManandBeast:whenloeawonderstrange！

　　OfeverieBeast，andBird，andInsectsmallCameseavens，andpairs，andenterdin，astaughtThirorder；lasttheSire，andhisthreeSonsWiththirfourWives，andGodmadefastthedore。

　　MeanwhiletheSouthwindrose，&amp；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；

　　HuntingandMennotBeastsshallbehisgame

　　WithWarrandhostilesnaresuchasrefuseSubjectiontohisEmpiretyrannous:

　　AmightieHunterthenceheshallbestyl\'dBeforetheLord，asindespiteofHeav\'n，OrfromHeav\'nclamingsecondSovrantie；

　　AndfromRebellionshallderivehisname，ThoughofRebellionothersheaccuse。

　　Heewithacrew，whomlikeAmbitionjoynsWithhimorunderhimtotyrannize，MarchingfromEDENtowardstheWest，shallfindeThePlain，whereinablackbituminousgurgeBoilesoutfromunderground，themouthofHell；

　　OfBrick，andofthatstufftheycasttobuildACitie&amp；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；OthatmenCanstthoubelieve?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；

　　FromHAMATHNorthwardtotheDesertSouthThingsbythirnamesIcall，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:

　　TillbytwobrethrenthosetwobrethrencallMOSESandAARONsentfromGodtoclaimeHispeoplefromenthralment，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，ThatoftheRoyalStockOfDAVIDsoInamethisKingshallriseASon，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，&amp；thereconfoundedleave；

　　Thenenterintoglory，andresumeHisSeatatGodsrighthand，exaltedhighAboveallnamesinHeav\'n；andthenceshallcome，Whenthisworldsdissolutionshallberipe，Withgloryandpowertojudgebothquick&amp；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，ThegreatdeliverancebyherSeedtocomeForbytheWomansSeedonallMankind。

　　Thatyemaylive，whichwillbemanydayes，BothinoneFaithunanimousthoughsad，Withcauseforevilspast，yetmuchmorecheer\'dWithmeditationonthehappieend。

　　Heended，andtheybothdescendtheHill；

　　Descended，ADAMtotheBowrewhereEVE

　　Laysleepingranbefore，butfoundherwak\'t；

　　Andthuswithwordsnotsadshehimreceav\'d。

　　Whencethoureturnst，&amp；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