第2章
T"whomthusthePortressofHellGatereply"d；
Hastthouforgotmethen，anddoIseemNowinthineeyesofoul，oncedeemdsofairInHeav"n，whenatth"Assembly，andinsightOfalltheSeraphimwiththeecombin"dInboldconspiracyagainstHeav"nsKing，AllonasuddenmiserablepainSurpris"dthee，dimthineeyes，anddizzieswummIndarkness，whilethyheadflamesthickandfastThrewforth，tillontheleftsideop"ningwide，Likesttotheeinshapeandcount"nancebright，Thenshiningheav"nlyfair，aGoddessarm"dOutofthyheadIsprung:amazementseis"dAllth"HostofHeav"n；backtheyrecoildaffraidAtfirst，andcall"dmeSIN，andforaSignPortentousheldme；butfamiliargrown，Ipleas"d，andwithattractivegraceswonThemostaverse，theechiefly，whofulloftThyselfinmethyperfectimageviewingBecam"stenamour"d，andsuchjoythoutook"stWithmeinsecret，thatmywombconceiv"dAgrowingburden。MeanwhileWarrarose，AndfieldswerefoughtinHeav"n；whereinremaind(Forwhatcouldelse)toourAlmightyFoeCleerVictory，toourpartlossandroutThroughalltheEmpyrean:downtheyfellDriv"nheadlongfromthePitchofHeaven，downIntothisDeep，andinthegeneralfallIalso；atwhichtimethispowerfulKeyIntomyhandwasgiv"n，withchargetokeepTheseGatesforevershut，whichnonecanpassWithoutmyop"ning。PensivehereIsatAlone，butlongIsatnot，tillmywombPregnantbythee，andnowexcessivegrownProdigiousmotionfeltandruefulthroes。
AtlastthisodiousoffspringwhomthouseestThineownbegotten，breakingviolentwayTorethroughmyentrails，thatwithfearandpainDistorted，allmynethershapethusgrewTransform"d:buthemyinbredenemieForthissu"d，brandishinghisfatalDartMadetodestroy:Ifled，andcry"doutDEATH；
Helltrembl"datthehideousName，andsigh"dFromallherCaves，andbackresoundedDEATH。
Ifled，buthepursu"d(thoughmore，itseems，Inflam"dwithlustthenrage)andswifterfar，Meovertookhismotheralldismaid，AndinembracesforcibleandfouleIngendringwithme，ofthatrapebegotTheseyellingMonstersthatwithceaslesscrySurroundme，asthousawst，hourlyconceiv"dAndhourlyborn，withsorrowinfiniteTome，forwhentheylistintothewombThatbredthemtheyreturn，andhowleandgnawMyBowels，theirrepast；thenburstingforthAfreshwithconsciousterroursvexmeround，ThatrestorintermissionnoneIfind。
BeforemineeyesinoppositionsitsGrimDEATHmySonandfoe，whosetsthemon，AndmehisParentwouldfullsoondevourForwantofotherprey，butthatheknowsHisendwithmineinvolvd；andknowsthatI
ShouldproveabitterMorsel，andhisbane，Wheneverthatshallbe；soFatepronounc"d。
ButthouOFather，Iforewarnthee，shunHisdeadlyarrow；neithervainlyhopeTobeinvulnerableinthosebrightArms，Thoughtemper"dheav"nly，forthatmortaldint，Savehewhoreignsabove，nonecanresist。
Shefinish"d，andthesuttleFiendhisloreSoonlearnd，nowmilder，andthusanswerdsmooth。
DearDaughter，sincethouclaim"stmeforthySire，AndmyfairSonhereshowstme，thedearpledgeOfdalliancehadwiththeeinHeav"n，andjoysThensweet，nowsadtomention，throughdirechangeBefallnusunforeseen，unthoughtof，knowIcomenoenemie，buttosetfreeFromoutthisdarkanddismalhouseofpain，Bothhimandthee，andalltheheav"nlyHostOfSpiritsthatinourjustpretensesarm"dFellwithusfromonhigh:fromthemIgoThisuncoutherrandsole，andoneforallMyselfexpose，withlonelystepstotreadTh"unfoundeddeep，&；throughthevoidimmenseTosearchwithwandringquestaplaceforetoldShouldbe，and，byconcurringsigns，erenowCreatedvastandround，aplaceofblissInthePourlieuesofHeav"n，andthereinplac"tAraceofupstartCreatures，tosupplyPerhapsourvacantroom，thoughmoreremov"d，LeastHeav"nsurcharg"dwithpotentmultitudeMighthaptomovenewbroiles:BethisoraughtThenthismoresecretnowdesign"d，IhasteToknow，andthisonceknown，shallsoonreturn，AndbringyetotheplacewhereThouandDeathShalldwellatease，andupanddownunseenWingsilentlythebuxomAir，imbalm"dWithodours；thereyeshallbefedandfill"dImmeasurably，allthingsshallbeyourprey。
Heceas"d，forbothseemdhighlypleasd，andDeathGrinndhorribleagastlysmile，tohearHisfamineshouldbefill"d，andblesthismaweDestin"dtothatgoodhour:nolessrejoyc"dHismotherbad，andthusbespakeherSire。
ThekeyofthisinfernalPitbydue，AndbycommandofHeav"nsall-powerfulKingIkeep，byhimforbiddentounlockTheseAdamantineGates；againstallforceDeathreadystandstointerposehisdart，Fearlesstobeo"rematchtbylivingmight。
ButwhatowItohiscommandsaboveWhohatesme，andhathhitherthrustmedownIntothisgloomofTARTARUSprofound，TositinhatefulOfficehereconfin"d，InhabitantofHeav"n，andheav"nlie-born，Hereinperpetualagonieandpain，WithterrorsandwithclamorscompasstroundOfmineownbrood，thatonmybowelsfeed:
ThouartmyFather，thoumyAuthor，thouMybeinggav"stme；whomshouldIobeyButthee，whomfollow?thouwiltbringmesoonTothatnewworldoflightandbliss，amongTheGodswholiveatease，whereIshallReignAtthyrighthandvoluptuous，asbeseemsThydaughterandthydarling，withoutend。
Thussaying，fromhersidethefatalKey，Sadinstrumentofallourwoe，shetook；
AndtowardstheGateroulingherbestialtrain，ForthwiththehugePorcullishighupdrew，WhichbutherselfnotalltheSTYGIANpowersCouldoncehavemov"d；theninthekey-holeturnsTh"intricatewards，andeveryBoltandBarOfmassieIronorsollidRockwitheaseUnfast"ns:onasuddenop"nflieWithimpetuousrecoileandjarringsoundTh"infernaldores，andonthirhingesgreatHarshThunder，thatthelowestbottomshookOfEREBUS。Sheop"nd，buttoshutExcel"dherpower；theGateswideop"nstood，ThatwithextendedwingsaBannerdHostUnderspreadEnsignsmarchingmightpassthroughWithHorseandChariotsranktinloosearray；
Sowidetheystood，andlikeaFurnacemouthCastforthredoundingsmoakandruddyflame。
BeforethireyesinsuddenviewappearThesecretsofthehoariedeep，adarkIllimitableOceanwithoutbound，Withoutdimension，wherelength，breadth，andhighth，Andtimeandplacearelost；whereeldestNightAndCHAOS，AncestorsofNature，holdEternalANARCHIE，amidstthenoiseOfendlesswarrsandbyconfusionstand。
Forhot，cold，moist，anddry，fourChampionsfierceStrivehereforMaistrie，andtoBattelbringThirembryonAtoms；theyaroundtheflagOfeachhisfaction，inthirseveralClanns，Light-arm"dorheavy，sharp，smooth，swiftorslow，Swarmpopulous，unnumber"dastheSandsOfBARCAorCYRENE"Storridsoil，LeviedtosidewithwarringWinds，andpoiseThirlighterwings。Towhomthesemostadhere，Heerulesamoment；CHAOSUmpiresits，AndbydecisionmoreimbroilesthefrayBywhichheReigns:nexthimhighArbiterCHANCEgovernsall。IntothiswildeAbyss，TheWombofnatureandperhapsherGrave，OfneitherSea，norShore，norAir，norFire，ButalltheseinthirpregnantcausesmixtConfus"dly，andwhichthusmusteverfight，Unlessth"AlmightyMakerthemordainHisdarkmaterialstocreatemoreWorlds，IntothiswildeAbyssthewariefiendStoodonthebrinkofHellandlook"dawhile，PonderinghisVoyage；fornonarrowfrithHehadtocross。Norwashisearelesspeal"dWithnoisesloudandruinous(tocompareGreatthingswithsmall)thenwhenBELLONAstorms，WithallherbatteringEnginesbenttoraseSomCapitalCity，orlessthenifthisframeOfHeav"nwerefalling，andtheseElementsInmutiniehadfromherAxletornThestedfastEarth。AtlasthisSail-broadVannesHespreadsforflight，andinthesurgingsmoakUpliftedspurnstheground，thencemanyaLeagueAsinacloudyChairascendingridesAudacious，butthatseatsoonfailing，meetsAvastvacuitie:allunawaresFluttringhispennonsvainplumbdownhedropsTenthousandfadomdeep，andtothishourDownhadbeenfalling，hadnotbyillchanceThestrongrebuffofsomtumultuouscloudInstinctwithFireandNitrehurriedhimAsmanymilesaloft:thatfuriestay"d，QuenchtinaBoggieSYRTIS，neitherSea，NorgooddryLand:nighfounderdonhefares，Treadingthecrudeconsistence，halfonfoot，Halfflying；behoveshimnowbothOareandSaile。
AswhenaGryfonthroughtheWildernessWithwingedcourseoreHillormoarieDale，PursuestheARIMASPIAN，whobystelthHadfromhiswakefulcustodypurloindTheguardedGold:SoeagerlythefiendOrebogorsteep，throughstrait，rough，dense，orrare，Withhead，hands，wings，orfeetpursueshisway，Andswimsorsinks，orwades，orcreeps，orflyes:
AtlengthauniversalhubbubwildeOfstunningsoundsandvoicesallconfus"dBornthroughthehollowdarkassaultshiseareWithloudestvehemence:thitherheplyes，UndauntedtomeettherewhateverpowerOrSpiritofthenethermostAbyssMightinthatnoisereside，ofwhomtoaskWhichwaytheneerestcoastofdarknesslyesBorderingonlight；whenstraitbeholdtheThroneOfCHAOS，andhisdarkPavilionspreadWideonthewastefulDeep；withhimEnthron"dSatSable-vestedNight，eldestofthings，TheconsortofhisReign；andbythemstoodORCUSandADES，andthedreadednameOfDEMOGORGON；RumornextandChance，AndTumultandConfusionallimbroild，AndDiscordwithathousandvariousmouths。
T"whomSATANturningboldly，thus。YePowersAndSpiritsofthisnethermostAbyss，CHAOSandANCIENTNIGHT，IcomenoSpie，WithpurposetoexploreortodisturbThesecretsofyourRealm，butbyconstraintWandringthisdarksomedesart，asmywayLiesthroughyourspaciousEmpireuptolight，Alone，andwithoutguide，halflost，IseekWhatreadiestpathleadswhereyourgloomieboundsConfinewithHeav"n；orifsomotherplaceFromyourDominionwon，th"EtherealKingPossesseslately，thithertoarriveItravelthisprofound，directmycourse；
Directed，nomeanrecompenceitbringsToyourbehoof，ifIthatRegionlost，Allusurpationthenceexpell"d，reduceToheroriginaldarknessandyoursway(Whichismypresentjourney)andoncemoreErecttheStanderdthereofANCIENTNIGHT；
Yoursbeth"advantageall，minetherevenge。
ThusSATAN；andhimthustheAnarcholdWithfaultringspeechandvisageincompos"dAnswer"d。Iknowthee，stranger，whothouart，ThatmightyleadingAngel，whooflateMadeheadagainstHeav"nsKing，thoughoverthrown。
Isawandheard，forsuchanumeroushostFlednotinsilencethroughthefrighteddeepWithruinuponruin，routonrout，Confusionworseconfounded；andHeav"nGatesPourdoutbymillionshervictoriousBandsPursuing。IuponmyFrontiereshereKeepresidence；ifallIcanwillserve，ThatlittlewhichisleftsotodefendEncroachtonstillthroughourintestinebroilesWeakningtheScepterofoldNight:firstHellYourdungeonstretchingfarandwidebeneath；
NowlatelyHeavenandEarth，anotherWorldHungoremyRealm，link"dinagoldenChainTothatsideHeav"nfromwhenceyourLegionsfell:
Ifthatwaybeyourwalk，youhavenotfarr；
Somuchtheneererdanger；goeandspeed；
Havockandspoilandruinaremygain。
Heceas"d；andSATANstaidnottoreply，ButgladthatnowhisSeashouldfindashore，Withfreshalacritieandforcerenew"dSpringsupwardlikeaPyramidoffireIntothewildeexpanse，andthroughtheshockOffightingElements，onallsidesroundEnviron"dwinshisway；harderbesetAndmoreendanger"d，thenwhenARGOpass"dThroughBOSPORUSbetwixtthejustlingRocks:
OrwhenULYSSESontheLarbordshunndCHARYBDIS，andbyth"otherwhirlpoolsteard。
SohewithdifficultyandlabourhardMov"don，withdifficultyandlabourhee；
Butheeoncepast，soonafterwhenmanfell，Strangealteration！SinandDeathamainFollowinghistrack，suchwasthewillofHeav"n，Pav"dafterhimabroadandbeat"nwayOverthedarkAbyss，whoseboilingGulfTamelyendur"daBridgeofwondrouslengthFromHellcontinu"dreachingth"utmostOrbeOfthisfrailWorld；bywhichtheSpiritsperverseWitheasieintercoursepasstoandfroTotemptorpunishmortals，exceptwhomGodandgoodAngelsguardbyspecialgrace。
ButnowatlastthesacredinfluenceOflightappears，andfromthewallsofHeav"nShootsfarrintothebosomofdimNightAglimmeringdawn；hereNaturefirstbeginsHerfardestverge，andCHAOStoretireAsfromheroutmostworksabrok"nfoeWithtumultlessandwithlesshostiledin，ThatSATANwithlesstoil，andnowwitheaseWaftsonthecalmerwavebydubiouslightAndlikeaweather-beatenVesselholdsGladlythePort，thoughShroudsandTackletorn；
Orintheemptierwaste，resemblingAir，Weighshisspreadwings，atleasuretobeholdFarroffth"EmpyrealHeav"n，extendedwideIncircuit，undetermindsquareorround，WithOpalTowrsandBattlementsadorn"dOflivingSaphire，oncehisnativeSeat；
AndfastbyhanginginagoldenChainThispendantworld，inbignessasaStarrOfsmallestMagnitudeclosebytheMoon。
Thitherfullfraughtwithmischievousrevenge，Accurst，andinacursedhourhehies。TheEndoftheSecondBookParadiseLost-Book3ParadiseLostbyJohnMiltonBook3Hailholylight，ofspringofHeav"nfirst-born，Orofth"EternalCoeternalbeamMayIexpresstheeunblam"d?sinceGodislight，AndneverbutinunapproachedlightDweltfromEternitie，dwelttheninthee，Brighteffluenceofbrightessenceincreate。
Orhear"stthouratherpureEtherealstream，WhoseFountainwhoshalltell?beforetheSun，BeforetheHeavensthouwert，andatthevoiceOfGod，aswithaMantledidstinvestTherisingworldofwatersdarkanddeep，Wonfromthevoidandformlessinfinite。
TheeIre-visitnowwithbolderwing，Escap"ttheSTYGIANPool，thoughlongdetain"dInthatobscuresojourn，whileinmyflightThroughutterandthroughmiddledarknessborneWithothernotesthentoth"ORPHEANLyreIsungofCHAOSandETERNALNIGHT，Taughtbytheheav"nlyMusetoventuredownThedarkdescent，anduptoreascend，Thoughhardandrare:theeIrevisitsafe，AndfeelthysovranvitalLamp；butthouRevisit"stnottheseeyes，thatrowleinvainTofindthypiercingray，andfindnodawn；
SothickadropserenehathquenchtthirOrbs，Ordimsuffusionveild。YetnotthemoreCeaseItowanderwheretheMuseshauntCleerSpring，orshadieGrove，orSunnieHill，Smitwiththeloveofsacredsong；butchiefTheeSIONandtheflowrieBrooksbeneathThatwashthyhallowdfeet，andwarblingflow，NightlyIvisit:norsomtimesforgetThoseothertwoequal"dwithmeinFate，SowereIequal"dwiththeminrenown，BlindTHAMYRISandblindMAEONIDES，AndTIRESIASandPHINEUSProphetsold。
Thenfeedonthoughts，thatvoluntariemoveHarmoniousnumbers；asthewakefulBirdSingsdarkling，andinshadiestCoverthidTuneshernocturnalNote。ThuswiththeYearSeasonsreturn，butnottomereturnsDay，orthesweetapproachofEv"norMorn，Orsightofvernalbloom，orSummersRose，Orflocks，orherds，orhumanfacedivine；
Butcloudinstead，andever-duringdarkSurroundsme，fromthechearfulwaiesofmenCutoff，andforthebookofknowledgfairPresentedwithaUniversalblancOfNaturesworkstomeeexpung"dandras"d，Andwisdomeatoneentrancequiteshutout。
SomuchtheratherthouCelestiallightShineinward，andthemindthroughallherpowersIrradiate，thereplanteyes，allmistfromthencePurgeanddisperse，thatImayseeandtellOfthingsinvisibletomortalsight。
NowhadtheAlmightyFatherfromabove，FromthepureEmpyreanwherehesitsHighThron"daboveallhighth，bentdownhiseye，Hisownworksandtheirworksatoncetoview:
AbouthimalltheSanctitiesofHeavenStoodthickasStarrs，andfromhissightreceiv"dBeatitudepastutterance；onhisrightTheradiantimageofhisGlorysat，HisonelySon；OnEarthhefirstbeheldOurtwofirstParents，yettheonelytwoOfmankind，inthehappieGardenplac"t，Reapingimmortalfruitsofjoyandlove，Uninterruptedjoy，unrivaldloveInblissfulsolitude；hethensurvey"dHellandtheGulfbetween，andSATANthereCoastingthewallofHeav"nonthissideNightInthedunAirsublime，andreadynowTostoopwithweariedwings，andwillingfeetOnthebareoutsideofthisWorld，thatseem"dFirmlandimbosom"dwithoutFirmament，Uncertainwhich，inOceanorinAir。
HimGodbeholdingfromhisprospecthigh，Whereinpast，present，futurehebeholds，ThustohisonelySonforeseeingspake。
OnelybegottenSon，seestthouwhatrageTransportsouradversarie，whomnoboundsPrescrib"d，nobarrsofHell，norallthechainsHeaptonhimthere，noryetthemainAbyssWideinterruptcanhold；sobentheseemsOndesperatrevenge，thatshallredoundUponhisownrebellioushead。AndnowThroughallrestraintbrokeloosehewingshiswayNotfarroffHeav"n，inthePrecinctsoflight，DirectlytowardsthenewcreatedWorld，AndManthereplac"t，withpurposetoassayIfhimbyforcehecandestroy，orworse，Bysomfalseguilepervert；andshallpervert；
Formanwillheark"ntohisglozinglyes，AndeasilytransgressthesoleCommand，Solepledgeofhisobedience:SowillfallHeeandhisfaithlessProgenie:whosefault?
Whosebuthisown?ingrate，hehadofmeeAllhecouldhave；Imadehimjustandright，Sufficienttohavestood，thoughfreetofall。
SuchIcreatedallth"EtherealPowersAndSpirits，boththemwhostood&；themwhofaild；
Freelytheystoodwhostood，andfellwhofell。
Notfree，whatproofcouldtheyhavegivnsincereOftrueallegiance，constantFaithorLove，Whereonelywhattheyneedsmustdo，appeard，Notwhattheywould?whatpraisecouldtheyreceive?
WhatpleasureIfromsuchobediencepaid，WhenWillandReason(Reasonalsoischoice)
Uselessandvain，offreedombothdespoild，Madepassiveboth，hadservdnecessitie，Notmee。Theythereforeastorightbelongd，Sowerecreated，norcanjustlyaccuseThirmaker，orthirmaking，orthirFate；
AsifPredestinationover-rul"dThirwill，dispos"dbyabsoluteDecreeOrhighforeknowledge；theythemselvesdecreedThirownrevolt，notI:ifIforeknew，Foreknowledgehadnoinfluenceontheirfault，Whichhadnolessprov"dcertainunforeknown。
SowithoutleastimpulseorshadowofFate，Oraughtbymeimmutablieforeseen，Theytrespass，AuthorstothemselvesinallBothwhattheyjudgeandwhattheychoose；forsoIformdthemfree，andfreetheymustremain，Tilltheyenthrallthemselves:IelsemustchangeThirnature，andrevokethehighDecreeUnchangeable，Eternal，whichordain"dThirfreedom，theythemselvesordain"dthirfall。
Thefirstsortbythirownsuggestionfell，Self-tempted，self-deprav"d:Manfallsdeceiv"dBytheotherfirst:Manthereforeshallfindgrace，Theothernone:inMercyandJusticeboth，ThroughHeav"nandEarth，soshallmyglorieexcel，ButMercyfirstandlastshallbrightestshine。
ThuswhileGodspake，ambrosialfragrancefill"dAllHeav"n，andintheblessedSpiritselectSenseofnewjoyineffablediffus"d:
BeyondcomparetheSonofGodwasseenMostglorious，inhimallhisFathershonSubstantiallyexpress"d，andinhisfaceDivinecompassionvisiblyappeerd，Lovewithoutend，andwithoutmeasureGrace，WhichutteringthushetohisFatherspake。
OFather，graciouswasthatwordwhichclos"dThysovransentence，thatManshouldfindgrace；
ForwhichbothHeav"nandEarthshallhighextollThypraises，withth"innumerablesoundOfHymnsandsacredSongs，wherewiththyThroneEncompass"dshallresoundtheeeverblest。
ForshouldManfinallybelost，shouldManThycreaturelatesolov"d，thyyoungestSonFallcircumventedthusbyfraud，thoughjoyndWithhisownfolly?thatbefromtheefarr，Thatfarrbefromthee，Father，whoartJudgeOfallthingsmade，andjudgestonelyright。
OrshalltheAdversariethusobtainHisend，andfrustratethine，shallhefulfillHismalice，andthygoodnessbringtonaught，Orproudreturnthoughtohisheavierdoom，Yetwithrevengeaccomplish"tandtoHellDrawafterhimthewholeRaceofmankind，Byhimcorrupted?orwiltthouthyselfAbolishthyCreation，andunmake，Forhim，whatforthygloriethouhastmade?
SoshouldthygoodnessandthygreatnessbothBequestiondandblaspheam"dwithoutdefence。
TowhomthegreatCreatourthusreply"d。
OSon，inwhommySoulhathchiefdelight，Sonofmybosom，SonwhoartaloneMyword，mywisdom，andeffectualmight，Allhastthouspok"nasmythoughtsare，allAsmyEternalpurposehathdecreed:
Manshallnotquitebelost，butsav"dwhowill，Yetnotofwillinhim，butgraceinmeFreelyvoutsaft；oncemoreIwillrenewHislapsedpowers，thoughforfeitandenthrall"dBysintofoulexorbitantdesires；
Upheldbyme，yetoncemoreheshallstandOnevengroundagainsthismortalfoe，Bymeupheld，thathemayknowhowfrailHisfall"nconditionis，andtomeowAllhisdeliv"rance，andtononebutme。
SomeIhavechosenofpeculiargraceElectabovetherest；soismywill:
Therestshallhearmecall，andoftbewarndThirsinfulstate，andtoappeasebetimesTh"incensedDeitie，whileofferdgraceInvites；forIwillcleerthirsensesdark，Whatmaysuffice，andsoft"nstonieheartsTopray，repent，andbringobediencedue。
Toprayer，repentance，andobediencedue，Thoughbutendevordwithsincereintent，Mineeareshallnotbeslow，mineeyenotshut。
AndIwillplacewithinthemasaguideMyUmpireCONSCIENCE，whomiftheywillhear，Lightafterlightwellus"dtheyshallattain，Andtotheendpersisting，safearrive。
ThismylongsufferanceandmydayofgraceTheywhoneglectandscorn，shallnevertaste；
Buthardbehard"nd，blindbeblindedmore，Thattheymaystumbleon，anddeeperfall；
AndnonebutsuchfrommercyIexclude。
Butyetallisnotdon；Mandisobeying，Disloyalbreakshisfealtie，andsinnsAgainstthehighSupremacieofHeav"n，AffectingGod-head，andsoloosingall，ToexpiatehisTreasonhathnaughtleft，Buttodestructionsacredanddevote，Hewithhiswholeposteritiemustdie，DieheeorJusticemust；unlessforhimSomotherable，andaswilling，payTherigidsatisfaction，deathfordeath。
SayHeav"nlyPowers，whereshallwefindsuchlove，WhichofyewillbemortaltoredeemMansmortalcrime，andjustth"unjusttosave，DwelsinallHeavencharitiesodeare?
Heask"d，butalltheHeav"nlyQuirestoodmute，AndsilencewasinHeav"n:onmansbehalfPatronorIntercessornoneappeerd，MuchlessthatdurstuponhisownheaddrawThedeadlyforfeiture，andransomset。
AndnowwithoutredemptionallmankindMusthavebinlost，adjudg"dtoDeathandHellBydoomsevere，hadnottheSonofGod，Inwhomthefulnessdwelsoflovedivine，Hisdearestmediationthusrenewd。
Father，thywordispast，manshallfindgrace；
Andshallgracenotfindmeans，thatfindsherway，Thespeediestofthywingedmessengers，Tovisitallthycreatures，andtoallComesunprevented，unimplor"d，unsought，Happieforman，socoming；heheraideCanneverseek，oncedeadinsinsandlost；
Attonementforhimselforofferingmeet，Indebtedandundon，hathnonetobring:
Beholdmeethen，meeforhim，lifeforlifeIoffer，onmeeletthineangerfall；
Accountmeeman；IforhissakewillleaveThybosom，andthisglorienexttotheeFreelyputoff，andforhimlastlydieWellpleas"d，onmeletDeathwreckallhisrage；
UnderhisgloomiepowerIshallnotlongLievanquisht；thouhastgivnmetopossessLifeinmyselfforever，bytheeIlive，ThoughnowtoDeathIyeild，andamhisdueAllthatofmecandie，yetthatdebtpaid，ThouwiltnotleavemeintheloathsomgraveHisprey，norsuffermyunspottedSouleForeverwithcorruptiontheretodwell；
ButIshallriseVictorious，andsubdueMyVanquisher，spoildofhisvantedspoile；
Deathhisdeathswoundshallthenreceive，&；stoopInglorious，ofhismortallstingdisarm"d。
IthroughtheampleAirinTriumphhighShallleadHellCaptivemaugreHell，andshowThepowersofdarknessbound。ThouatthesightPleas"d，outofHeavenshaltlookdownandsmile，Whilebytheerais"dIruinallmyFoes，Deathlast，andwithhisCarcassgluttheGrave:
ThenwiththemultitudeofmyredeemdShallenterHeavenlongabsent，andreturne，Father，toseethyface，whereinnocloudOfangershallremain，butpeaceassur"d，Andreconcilement；wrauthshallbenomoreThenceforth，butinthypresenceJoyentire。
Hiswordshereended，buthismeekaspectSilentyetspake，andbreath"dimmortalloveTomortalmen，abovewhichonlyshonFilialobedience:asasacrificeGladtobeoffer"d，heattendsthewillOfhisgreatFather。Admirationseis"dAllHeav"n，whatthismightmean，&；whithertendWondring；butsoonth"Almightythusreply"d:
OthouinHeav"nandEarththeonlypeaceFoundoutformankindunderwrauth，OthouMysolecomplacence！wellthouknow"sthowdear，Tomeareallmyworks，norMantheleastThoughlastcreated，thatforhimIspareTheefrommybosomandrighthand，tosave，Byloosingtheeawhile，thewholeRacelost。
Thouthereforewhomthouonlycanstredeeme，ThirNaturealsotothyNaturejoyne；
AndbethyselfManamongmenonEarth，Madeflesh，whentimeshallbe，ofVirginseed，Bywondrousbirth:BethouinADAMSroomTheHeadofallmankind，thoughADAMSSon。
Asinhimperishallmen，sointheeAsfromasecondrootshallberestor"d，Asmanyasarerestor"d，withouttheenone。
HiscrimemakesguiltieallhisSons，thymeritImputedshallabsolvethemwhorenounceThirownbothrighteousandunrighteousdeeds，Andliveintheetransplanted，andfromtheeReceivenewlife。SoMan，asismostjust，ShallsatisfieforMan，bejudg"danddie，Anddyingrise，andrisingwithhimraiseHisBrethren，ransomdwithhisowndearlife。
SoHeav"nlyloveshaloutdooHellishhate，Givingtodeath，anddyingtoredeeme，SodearlytoredeemwhatHellishhateSoeasilydestroy"d，andstilldestroyesInthosewho，whentheymay，acceptnotgrace。
NorshaltthoubydescendingtoassumeMansNature，less"nordegradethineowne。
Becausethouhast，thoughThron"dinhighestblissEqualtoGod，andequallyenjoyingGod-likefruition，quittedalltosaveAWorldfromutterloss，andhastbeenfoundByMeritmorethenBirthrightSonofGod，FoundworthiesttobesobybeingGood，FarrmorethenGreatorHigh；becauseintheeLovehathaboundedmorethenGloryabounds，ThereforethyHumiliationshallexaltWiththeethyManhoodalsotothisThrone；
Hereshaltthousitincarnate，hereshaltReigneBothGodandMan，SonbothofGodandMan，AnointeduniversalKing；allPowerIgivethee，reignforever，andassumeThyMerits；undertheeasHeadSupreamThrones，Princedoms，Powers，DominionsIreduce:
Allkneestotheeshallbow，ofthemthatbideInHeaven，orEarth，orunderEarthinHell；
WhenthouattendedgloriouslyfromHeav"nShaltintheSkieappeer，andfromtheesendThesummoningArch-AngelstoproclaimeThydreadTribunal:forthwithfromallWindesTheliving，andforthwiththeciteddeadOfallpastAgestothegeneralDoomShallhast"n，suchapealshallrousethirsleep。
ThenallthySaintsassembl"d，thoushaltjudgeBadmenandAngels，theyarraigndshallsinkBeneaththySentence；Hell，hernumbersfull，Thenceforthshallbeforevershut。MeanwhileTheWorldshallburn，andfromherashesspringNewHeav"nandEarth，whereinthejustshalldwellAndafterallthirtribulationslongSeegoldendays，fruitfulofgoldendeeds，WithJoyandLovetriumphing，andfairTruth。
ThenthouthyregalSceptershaltlayby，ForregalScepterthennomoreshallneed，GodshallbeAllinAll。ButallyeGods，Adorehim，whotocompassallthisdies，AdoretheSon，andhonourhimasmee。
Nosoonerhadth"Almightyceas"t，butallThemultitudeofAngelswithashoutLoudasfromnumberswithoutnumber，sweetAsfromblestvoices，utteringjoy，Heav"nrungWithJubilee，andloudHosanna"sfill"dTh"eternalRegions:lowlyreverentTowardseitherThronetheybow，&；tothegroundWithsolemnadorationdowntheycastThirCrownsinwovewithAmarantandGold，ImmortalAmarant，aFlourwhichonceInParadise，fastbytheTreeofLifeBegantobloom，butsoonformansoffenceToHeav"nremov"dwherefirstitgrew，theregrows，AndfloursaloftshadingtheFountofLife，AndwheretheriverofBlissthroughmidstofHeavnRowlso"reELISIANFloursherAmberstream；
WiththesethatneverfadetheSpiritsElectBindthirresplendentlocksinwreath"dwithbeams，NowinlooseGarlandsthickthrownoff，thebrightPavementthatlikeaSeaofJaspershonImpurpl"dwithCelestialRosessmil"d。
ThenCrown"dagainthirgold"nHarpstheytook，Harpsevertun"d，thatglitteringbytheirsideLikeQuivershung，andwithPraeamblesweetOfcharmingsymphonietheyintroduceThirsacredSong，andwakenraptureshigh；
Novoiceexempt，novoicebutwellcouldjoineMelodiouspart，suchconcordisinHeav"n。
TheeFatherfirsttheysungOmnipotent，Immutable，Immortal，Infinite，EternalKing；theeAuthorofallbeing，FountainofLight，thyselfinvisibleAmidstthegloriousbrightnesswherethousit"stThron"dinaccessible，butwhenthoushad"stThefullblazeofthybeams，andthroughacloudDrawnroundabouttheelikearadiantShrine，Darkwithexcessivebrightthyskirtsappeer，YetdazleHeav"n，thatbrightestSeraphimApproachnot，butwithbothwingsveilthireyes。
TheenexttheysangofallCreationfirst，BegottenSon，DivineSimilitude，Inwhoseconspicuouscount"nance，withoutcloudMadevisible，th"AlmightyFathershines，WhomelsenoCreaturecanbehold；ontheeImpressttheeffulgenceofhisGlorieabides，Transfus"dontheehisampleSpiritrests。
HeeHeav"nofHeavensandallthePowersthereinBytheecreated，andbytheethrewdownTh"aspiringDominations:thouthatdayThyFathersdreadfulThunderdidstnotspare，NorstopthyflamingChariotwheels，thatshookHeav"nseverlastingFrame，whileo"rethenecksThoudrov"stofwarringAngelsdisarraid。
BackfrompursuitthyPowerswithloudacclaimeTheeonlyextold，SonofthyFathersmight，Toexecutefiercevengeanceonhisfoes，NotsoonMan；himthroughtheirmalicefall"n，FatherofMercieandGrace，thoudidstnotdoomeSostrictly，butmuchmoretopitieencline:
NosoonerdidthydearandonelySonPerceivetheepurpos"dnottodoomfrailManSostrictly，butmuchmoretopitieenclin"d，Hetoappeasethywrauth，andendthestrifeOfMercyandJusticeinthyfacediscern"d，RegardlessoftheBlisswhereinheesatSecondtothee，offerdhimselftodieFormansoffence。Ounexampl"dlove，LovenowheretobefoundlessthenDivine！
HailSonofGod，SaviourofMen，thyNameShallbethecopiousmatterofmySongHenceforth，andnevershallmyHarpthypraiseForget，norfromthyFatherspraisedisjoine。
ThustheyinHeav"n，abovethestarrySphear，Thirhappiehoursinjoyandhymningspent。
MeanwhileuponthefirmopacousGlobeOfthisroundWorld，whosefirstconvexdividesTheluminousinferiorOrbs，enclos"dFromCHAOSandth"inroadofDarknessold，SATANalightedwalks:aGlobefarroffItseem"d，nowseemsaboundlessContinentDark，waste，andwild，underthefrownofNightStarlessexpos"d，andever-threatningstormsOfCHAOSblustringround，inclementskie；
SaveonthatsidewhichfromthewallofHeav"nThoughdistantfarrsomsmallreflectiongainesOfglimmeringairlessvextwithtempestloud:
Herewalk"dtheFiendatlargeinspaciousfield。
AswhenaVulturonIMAUSbred，WhosesnowieridgetherovingTARTARbounds，DislodgingfromaRegionscarceofpreyTogorgethefleshofLambsoryeanlingKidsOnHillswhereFlocksarefed，fliestowardtheSpringsOfGANGESorHYDASPES，INDIANstreams；
ButinhiswaylightsonthebarrenplainesOfSERICANA，whereCHINESESdriveWithSailsandWindthircanieWaggonslight:
SoonthiswindieSeaofLand，theFiendWalk"dupanddownalonebentonhisprey，Alone，forotherCreatureinthisplaceLivingorlivelesstobefoundwasnone，Noneyet，butstorehereafterfromtheearthUphitherlikeAerealvapoursflewOfallthingstransitorieandvain，whenSinWithvanityhadfilldtheworksofmen:
Bothallthingsvain，andallwhoinvainthingsBuiltthirfondhopesofGlorieorlastingfame，Orhappinessinthisorth"otherlife；
AllwhohavethirrewardonEarth，thefruitsOfpainfulSuperstitionandblindZeal，Naughtseekingbutthepraiseofmen，herefindFitretribution，emptieasthirdeeds；
Allth"unaccomplishtworksofNatureshand，Abortive，monstrous，orunkindlymixt，Dissolvdonearth，fleethither，andinvain，Tillfinaldissolution，wanderhere，NotintheneighbouringMoon，assomehavedreamd；
ThoseargentFieldsmorelikelyhabitants，TranslatedSaints，ormiddleSpiritsholdBetwixtth"AngelicalandHumankinde:
Hitherofill-joyndSonsandDaughtersbornFirstfromtheancientWorldthoseGiantscameWithmanyavainexploit，thoughthenrenownd:
ThebuildersnextofBABELonthePlainOfSENNAAR，andstillwithvaindesigneNewBABELS，hadtheywherewithall，wouldbuild:
Otherscamesingle；heewhotobedeemdAGod，leap"dfondlyintoAETNAflames，EMPEDOCLES，andheewhotoenjoyPLATO"SELYSIUM，leap"dintotheSea，CLEOMBROTUS，andmanymoretoolong，Embryo"sandIdiots，EremitsandFriersWhite，BlackandGrey，withallthirtrumperie。
HerePilgrimsroam，thatstray"dsofarrtoseekInGOLGOTHAhimdead，wholivesinHeav"n；
AndtheywhotobesureofParadiseDyingputontheweedsofDOMINIC，OrinFRANCISCANthinktopassdisguis"d；
TheypassthePlanetsseven，andpassthefixt，AndthatCrystallineSphearwhoseballanceweighsTheTrepidationtalkt，andthatfirstmov"d；
AndnowSaintPETERatHeav"nsWicketseemsTowaitthemwithhisKeys，andnowatfootOfHeav"nsascenttheyliftthirFeet，whenloeAviolentcrosswindfromeitherCoastBlowsthemtransversetenthousandLeaguesawryIntothedeviousAir；thenmightyeseeCowles，HoodsandHabitswiththirwearerstostAndflutterdintoRaggs，thenReliques，Beads，Indulgences，Dispenses，Pardons，Bulls，ThesportofWinds:alltheseupwhirldaloftFlyo"rethebacksideoftheWorldfarroffIntoaLIMBOlargeandbroad，sincecalldTheParadiseofFools，tofewunknownLongafter，nowunpeopl"d，anduntrod；
AllthisdarkGlobetheFiendfoundashepass"d，Andlonghewanderd，tillatlastagleameOfdawninglightturndthither-wardinhasteHistravell"dsteps；farrdistantheedescriesAscendingbydegreesmagnificentUptothewallofHeavenaStructurehigh，Attopwhereof，butfarrmorerichappeerdTheworkasofaKinglyPalaceGateWithFrontispiceofDiamondandGoldImbellisht，thickwithsparklingorientGemmesThePortalshon，inimitableonEarthByModel，orbyshadingPencildrawn。
TheStairsweresuchaswhereonJACOBsawAngelsascendinganddescending，bandsOfGuardiansbright，whenhefromESAUfledToPADAN-ARAMinthefieldofLUZ，DreamingbynightundertheopenSkie，Andwakingcri"d，ThisistheGateofHeav"n。
EachStairmysteriouslywasmeant，norstoodTherealwaies，butdrawnuptoHeav"nsomtimesViewless，andunderneathabrightSeaflow"dOfJasper，orofliquidPearle，whereonWhoaftercamefromEarth，saylingarriv"d，WaftedbyAngels，orflewo"retheLakeRaptinaChariotdrawnbyfierySteeds。
TheStairswerethenletdown，whethertodareTheFiendbyeasieascent，oraggravateHissadexclusionfromthedoresofBliss。
Directagainstwhichop"ndfrombeneath，Justo"retheblissfulseatofParadise，Apassagedowntoth"Earth，apassagewide，Widerbyfarrthenthatofafter-timesOverMountSION，and，thoughthatwerelarge，OverthePROMIS"DLANDtoGodsodear，Bywhich，tovisitoftthosehappyTribes，OnhighbehestshisAngelstoandfroPass"dfrequent，andhiseyewithchoiceregardFromPANEASthefountofJORDANSfloodToBEERSABA，wheretheHOLYLAND
BordersonAEGYPTandtheARABIANshoare；
Sowidetheop"ningseemd，whereboundsweresetTodarkness，suchasboundtheOceanwave。
SATANfromhencenowonthelowerstairThatscal"dbystepsofGoldtoHeav"nGateLooksdownwithwonderatthesuddenviewOfallthisWorldatonce。AswhenaScoutThroughdarkanddesartwayeswithperilgoneAllnight；atlastbybreakofchearfuldawneObtainsthebrowofsomehigh-climbingHill，WhichtohiseyediscoversunawareThegoodlyprospectofsomeforeinlandFirst-seen，orsomerenowndMetropolisWithglisteringSpiresandPinnaclesadornd，WhichnowtheRisingSunguildswithhisbeams。
Suchwonderseis"d，thoughafterHeavenseen，TheSpiritmaligne，butmuchmoreenvyseis"dAtsightofallthisWorldbeheldsofaire。
Roundhesurveys，andwellmight，wherehestoodSohighabovethecirclingCanopieOfNightsextendedshade；fromEasternPointOfLIBRAtothefleecieStarrthatbearsANDROMEDAfarroffATLANTICKSeasBeyondth"HORIZON；thenfromPoletoPoleHeviewsinbredth，andwithoutlongerpauseDownrightintotheWorldsfirstRegionthrowsHisflightprecipitant，andwindeswitheaseThroughthepuremarbleAirhisobliquewayAmongstinnumerableStarrs，thatshonStarsdistant，butnighhandseemdotherWorlds，OrotherWorldstheyseemd，orhappyIles，LikethoseHESPERIANGardensfam"dofold，FortunateFields，andGrovesandflourieVales，ThricehappyIles，butwhodwelthappythereHestaydnottoenquire:abovethemallThegoldenSuninsplendorlikestHeavenAllur"dhiseye:ThitherhiscoursehebendsThroughthecalmFirmament；butupordowneBycenter，oreccentric，hardtotell，OrLongitude，wherethegreatLuminarieAlooffthevulgarConstellationsthick，ThatfromhisLordlyeyekeepdistancedue，DispensesLightfromfarr；theyastheymoveThirSarrydanceinnumbersthatcomputeDays，months，andyears，towardshisall-chearingLampTurnswifttheirvariousmotions，orareturndByhisMagneticbeam，thatgentlywarmsTheUnivers，andtoeachinwardpartWithgentlepenetration，thoughunseen，Shootsinvisiblevertueeventothedeep:
SowondrouslywassethisStationbright。
TherelandstheFiend，aspotlikewhichperhapsAstronomerintheSun"slucentOrbeThroughhisglaz"dOpticTubeyetneversaw。
Theplacehefoundbeyondexpressionbright，Compar"dwithaughtonEarth，MedalorStone；
Notallpartslike，butallalikeinformdWhichradiantlight，asglowingIronwithfire；
Ifmettal，partseemdGold，partSilvercleer；
Ifstone，CarbunclemostorChrysolite，RubieorTopaz，totheTwelvethatshonInAARONSBrest-plate，andastonebesidesImagindratheroftthenelsewhereseen，Thatstone，orliketothatwhichherebelowPhilosophersinvainsolonghavesought，Invain，thoughbythirpowerfulArttheybindeVolatilHERMES，andcallupunboundInvariousshapesoldPROTEUSfromtheSea，DraindthroughaLimbectohisNativeforme。
WhatwondertheniffieldsandregionshereBreatheforthELIXIRpure，andRiversrunPotableGold，whenwithonevertuoustouchTh"Arch-chimicSunsofarrfromusremoteProduceswithTerrestrialHumormixtHereinthedarksomanypreciousthingsOfcolourgloriousandeffectsorare?
HerematternewtogazetheDevilmetUndazl"d，farrandwidehiseyecommands，Forsightnoobstaclefoundhere，norshade，ButallSun-shine，aswhenhisBeamsatNoonCulminatefromth"AEQUATOR，astheynowShotupwardstilldirect，whencenowayroundShadowfrombodyopaquecanfall，andtheAire，Nowheresocleer，sharp"ndhisvisualrayToobjectsdistantfarr，wherebyhesoonSawwithinkennagloriousAngelstand，ThesamewhomJOHNsawalsointheSun:
Hisbackwasturnd，butnothisbrightnesshid；
OfbeamingsunnieRaies，agoldentiarCircl"dhisHead，norlesshisLocksbehindIllustriousonhisShouldersfledgewithwingsLaywavinground；onsomgreatchargeimploy"dHeeseemd，orfixtincogitationdeep。
GladwastheSpiritimpureasnowinhopeTofindwhomightdirecthiswandringflightToParadisethehappieseatofMan，Hisjourniesendandourbeginningwoe。
Butfirsthecaststochangehispropershape，Whichelsemightworkhimdangerordelay:
AndnowastriplingCherubeheappeers，Notoftheprime，yetsuchasinhisfaceYouthsmil"dCelestial，andtoeveryLimbSutablegracediffus"d，sowellhefeignd；
UnderaCoronethisflowinghaireIncurlesoneithercheekplaid，wingsheworeOfmanyacolourdplumesprinkl"dwithGold，Hishabitfitforspeedsuccinct，andheldBeforehisdecentstepsaSilverwand。
Hedrewnotnighunheard，theAngelbright，Erehedrewnigh，hisradiantvisageturnd，Admonishtbyhiseare，andstraitwasknownTh"Arch-AngelURIEL，oneoftheseav"nWhoinGodspresence，neeresttohisThroneStandreadyatcommand，andarehisEyesThatrunthroughalltheHeav"ns，ordowntoth"EarthBearhisswifterrandsovermoistanddry，O"reSeaandLand:himSATANthusaccostes；
URIEL，forthouofthoseseav"nSpiritsthatstandInsightofGod"shighThrone，gloriouslybright，ThefirstartwonthisgreatauthenticwillInterpreterthroughhighestHeav"ntobring，WhereallhisSonsthyEmbassieattend；
AndhereartlikeliestbysupreamdecreeLikehonourtoobtain，andashisEyeTovisitoftthisnewCreationround；
Unspeakabledesiretosee，andknowAllthesehiswondrousworks，butchieflyMan，Hischiefdelightandfavour，himforwhomAllthesehisworkssowondrousheordaind，HathbroughtmefromtheQuiresofCherubimAlonethuswandring。BrightestSeraphtellInwhichofalltheseshiningOrbeshathManHisfixedseat，orfixedseathathnone，ButalltheseshiningOrbeshischoicetodwell；
ThatImayfindhim，andwithsecretgaze，OropenadmirationhimbeholdOnwhomthegreatCreatorhathbestowdWorlds，andonwhomhathallthesegracespowrd；
Thatbothinhimandallthings，asismeet，TheUniversalMakerwemaypraise；
WhojustlyhathdrivnouthisRebellFoesTodeepestHell，andtorepairthatlossCreatedthisnewhappieRaceofMenToservehimbetter:wiseareallhiswayes。
Sospakethefalsedissemblerunperceivd；
ForneitherMannorAngelcandiscernHypocrisie，theonlyevilthatwalksInvisible，excepttoGodalone，Byhispermissivewill，throughHeav"nandEarth:
Andoftthoughwisdomwake，suspicionsleepsAtwisdomsGate，andtosimplicitieResignshercharge，whilegoodnessthinksnoillWherenoillseems:Whichnowforoncebeguil"dURIEL，thoughRegentoftheSun，andheldThesharpestsightedSpiritofallinHeav"n；
WhotothefraudulentImpostorfouleInhisuprightnessanswerthusreturnd。
FaireAngel，thydesirewhichtendstoknowTheworksofGod，therebytoglorifieThegreatWork-Maister，leadstonoexcessThatreachesblame，butrathermeritspraiseThemoreitseemsexcess，thatledtheehitherFromthyEmpyrealMansionthusalone，TowitnesswiththineeyeswhatsomeperhapsContentedwithreportheareonelyinheav"n:
Forwonderfulindeedareallhisworks，Pleasanttoknow，andworthiesttobeallHadinremembrancealwayeswithdelight；
ButwhatcreatedmindcancomprehendThirnumber，orthewisdominfiniteThatbroughtthemforth，buthidthircausesdeep。
IsawwhenathisWordtheformlessMass，Thisworldsmaterialmould，cametoaheap:
Confusionheardhisvoice，andwildeuproarStoodrul"d，stoodvastinfinitudeconfin"d；
Tillathissecondbiddingdarknessfled，Lightshon，andorderfromdisordersprung:
SwifttothirseveralQuartershastedthenThecumbrousElements，Earth，Flood，Aire，Fire，AndthisEtherealquintessenceofHeav"nFlewupward，spiritedwithvariousforms，Thatrowldorbicular，andturndtoStarrsNumberless，asthouseest，andhowtheymove；
Eachhadhisplaceappointed，eachhiscourse，TherestincircuitwallesthisUniverse。
LookdownwardonthatGlobewhosehithersideWithlightfromhence，thoughbutreflected，shines；
ThatplaceisEarththeseatofMan，thatlightHisday，whichelseasth"otherHemisphereNightwouldinvade，buttheretheneighbouringMoon(SocallthatoppositefairStarr)heraideTimelyinterposes，andhermonthlyroundStillending，stillrenewing，throughmidHeav"n；
WithborrowdlighthercountenancetriformHencefillsandemptiestoenlightenth"Earth，Andinherpaledominionchecksthenight。
ThatspottowhichIpointisPARADISE，ADAMSabode，thoseloftieshadeshisBowre。
Thywaythoucanstnotmiss，meminerequires。
Thussaid，heturnd，andSATANbowinglow，AstosuperiorSpiritsiswontinHeaven，Wherehonourdueandreverencenoneneglects，Tookleave，andtowardthecoastofEarthbeneath，Downfromth"Ecliptic，spedwithhop"dsuccess，ThrowshissteepflightwithmanyanAeriewheele，Norstaid，tillonNIPHATEStophelights。TheEndoftheThirdBookParadiseLost-Book4ParadiseLostbyJohnMiltonBook4OForthatwarningvoice，whichhewhosawTh"APOCALYPS，heardcryinHeavenaloud，ThenwhentheDragon，puttosecondrout，Camefuriousdowntobereveng"donmen，WOTOTHEINHABITANTSONEARTH！thatnow，Whiletimewas，ourfirstParentshadbinwarndThecomingofthirsecretfoe，andscap"dHaplysoscap"dhismortalsnare；fornowSATAN，nowfirstinflam"dwithrage，camedown，TheTempterereth"Accuserofman-kind，TowreckoninnocentfrailmanhislossOfthatfirstBattel，andhisflighttoHell:
Yetnotrejoycinginhisspeed，thoughbold，Faroffandfearless，norwithcausetoboast，Beginshisdireattempt，whichnighthebirthNowrowling，boilesinhistumultuousbrest，AndlikeadevillishEnginebackrecoilesUponhimself；horroranddoubtdistractHistroubl"dthoughts，andfromthebottomstirrTheHellwithinhim，forwithinhimHellHebrings，androundabouthim，norfromHellOnestepnomorethenfromhimselfcanflyBychangeofplace:NowconsciencewakesdespairThatslumberd，wakesthebittermemorieOfwhathewas，whatis，andwhatmustbeWorse；ofworsedeedsworsesufferingsmustensue。
SometimestowardsEDENwhichnowinhisviewLaypleasant，hisgrievdlookhefixessad，SometimestowardsHeav"nandthefull-blazingSun，WhichnowsathighinhisMeridianTowre:
Thenmuchrevolving，thusinsighsbegan。
OthouthatwithsurpassingGlorycrownd，Look"stfromthysoleDominionliketheGodOfthisnewWorld；atwhosesightalltheStarrsHidethirdiminishtheads；totheeIcall，Butwithnofriendlyvoice，andaddthynameOSun，totelltheehowIhatethybeamsThatbringtomyremembrancefromwhatstateIfell，howgloriousonceabovethySpheare；
TillPrideandworseAmbitionthrewmedownWarringinHeav"nagainstHeav"nsmatchlessKing:
Ahwherefore！hedeservdnosuchreturnFromme，whomhecreatedwhatIwasInthatbrighteminence，andwithhisgoodUpbraidednone；norwashisservicehard。
Whatcouldbelessthentoaffordhimpraise，Theeasiestrecompence，andpayhimthanks，Howdue！yetallhisgoodprov"dillinme，Andwroughtbutmalice；liftedupsohighIsdeindsubjection，andthoughtonestephigherWouldsetmehighest，andinamomentquitThedebtimmenseofendlessgratitude，Soburthensome，stillpaying，stilltoow；
ForgetfulwhatfromhimIstillreceivd，AndunderstoodnotthatagratefulmindByowingowesnot，butstillpays，atonceIndebtedanddischargd；whatburdenthen?
OhadhispowerfulDestinyordaindMesomeinferiourAngel，IhadstoodThenhappie；nounboundedhopehadrais"dAmbition。Yetwhynot?somotherPowerAsgreatmighthaveaspir"d，andmethoughmeanDrawntohispart；butotherPowersasgreatFellnot，butstandunshak"n，fromwithinOrfromwithout，toalltemptationsarm"d。
HadstthouthesamefreeWillandPowertostand?
Thouhadst:whomhastthouthenorwhattoaccuse，ButHeav"nsfreeLovedealtequallytoall?
BethenhisLoveaccurst，sinceloveorhate，Tomealike，itdealseternalwoe。
Naycurs"dbethou；sinceagainsthisthywillChosefreelywhatitnowsojustlyrues。
Memiserable！whichwayshallIflieInfinitewrauth，andinfinitedespaire?
WhichwayIflieisHell；myselfamHell；
AndinthelowestdeepalowerdeepStillthreatningtodevourmeopenswide，TowhichtheHellIsufferseemsaHeav"n。
Othenatlastrelent:istherenoplaceLeftforRepentance，noneforPardonleft?
Noneleftbutbysubmission；andthatwordDISDAINforbidsme，andmydreadofshameAmongthespiritsbeneath，whomIseduc"dWithotherpromisesandothervauntsThentosubmit，boastingIcouldsubdueTh"Omnipotent。Ayme，theylittleknowHowdearlyIabidethatboastsovaine，UnderwhattormentsinwardlyIgroane；
WhiletheyadoremeontheThroneofHell，WithDiademandScepterhighadvanc"dThelowerstillIfall，onelySupreamInmiserie；suchjoyAmbitionfindes。
ButsayIcouldrepentandcouldobtaineByActofGracemyformerstate；howsoonWouldhighthrecalhighthoughts，howsoonunsayWhatfeign"dsubmissionswore:easewouldrecantVowsmadeinpain，asviolentandvoid。
FornevercantruereconcilementgrowWherewoundsofdeadlyhatehavepeirc"dsodeep:
WhichwouldbutleadmetoaworserelapseAndheavierfall:soshouldIpurchasedeareShortintermissionboughtwithdoublesmart。
Thisknowsmypunisher；thereforeasfarrFromgrantinghee，asIfrombeggingpeace:
Allhopeexcludedthus，beholdinsteadOfusout-cast，exil"d，hisnewdelight，Mankindcreated，andforhimthisWorld。
SofarwelHope，andwithHopefarwelFear，FarwelRemorse:allGoodtomeislost；
EvilbethoumyGood；bytheeatleastDividedEmpirewithHeav"nsKingIholdBythee，andmorethenhalfperhapswillreigne；
AsManerelong，andthisnewWorldshallknow。
Thuswhilehespake，eachpassiondimm"dhisfaceThricechang"dwithpale，ire，envieanddespair，Whichmarrdhisborrow"dvisage，andbetraidHimcounterfet，ifanyeyebeheld。
Forheav"nlymindesfromsuchdistempersfouleAreevercleer。Whereofheesoonaware，Eachperturbationsmooth"dwithoutwardcalme，Artificeroffraud；andwasthefirstThatpractisdfalshoodundersaintlyshew，Deepmalicetoconceale，couch"twithrevenge:
YetnotanoughhadpractisdtodeceiveURIELoncewarnd；whoseeyepursu"dhimdownThewayhewent，andonth"ASSYRIANmountSawhimdisfigur"d，morethencouldbefallSpiritofhappiesort:hisgesturesfierceHemarkdandmaddemeanour，thenalone，Ashesuppos"d，allunobserv"d，unseen。
Soonhefares，andtothebordercomesOfEDEN，wheredeliciousParadise，Nownearer，Crownswithherenclosuregreen，AswitharuralmoundthechampainheadOfasteepwilderness，whosehairiesidesWiththicketovergrown，grottesqueandwilde，Accessdeni"d；andoverheadupgrewInsuperablehighthofloftiestshade，Cedar，andPine，andFirr，andbranchingPalm，ASilvanScene，andastheranksascendShadeaboveshade，awoodieTheatreOfstateliestview。YethigherthenthirtopsTheverdurouswallofParadiseupsprung:
WhichtoourgeneralSiregaveprospectlargeIntohisneatherEmpireneighbouringround。
AndhigherthenthatWallacirclingrowOfgoodliestTreesloadenwithfairestFruit，BlossomsandFruitsatonceofgoldenhueAppeerd，withgayenameldcoloursmixt:
OnwhichtheSunmoregladimpress"dhisbeamsTheninfairEveningCloud，orhumidBow，WhenGodhathshowrdtheearth；solovelyseemdThatLantskip:AndofpurenowpureraireMeetshisapproach，andtotheheartinspiresVernaldelightandjoy，abletodriveAllsadnessbutdespair:nowgentlegalesFanningthirodoriferouswingsdispenseNativeperfumes，andwhisperwhencetheystoleThosebalmiespoiles。AswhentothemwhosaileBeyondtheCAPEOFHOPE，andnowarepastMOZAMBIC，offatSeaNorth-EastwindesblowSABEANOdoursfromthespicieshoareOfARABIEtheblest，withsuchdelayWellpleas"dtheyslackthircourse，andmanyaLeagueCheardwiththegratefulsmelloldOceansmiles。
SoentertaindthoseodoroussweetstheFiendWhocamethirbane，thoughwiththembetterpleas"dThenASMODEUSwiththefishiefume，Thatdrovehim，thoughenamourd，fromtheSpouseOfTOBITSSon，andwithavengeancesentFromMEDIAposttoAEGYPT，therefastbound。
Nowtoth"ascentofthatsteepsavageHillSATANhadjourniedon，pensiveandslow；
Butfurtherwayfoundnone，sothickentwin"d，Asonecontinu"dbrake，theundergrowthOfshrubsandtanglingbusheshadperplextAllpathofManorBeastthatpastthatway:
OneGatethereonelywas，andthatlook"dEastOnth"otherside:whichwhenth"arch-fellonsawDueentrancehedisdaind，andincontempt，Atoneslightboundhighoverleap"dallboundOfHillorhighestWall，andsheerwithinLightsonhisfeet。AswhenaprowlingWolfe，Whomhungerdrivestoseeknewhauntforprey，WatchingwhereShepherdspenthirFlocksateeveInhurdl"dCotesamidthefieldsecure，Leapso"rethefencewitheaseintotheFould:
OrasaThiefbenttounhoordthecashOfsomerichBurgher，whosesubstantialdores，Cross-barrdandboltedfast，fearnoassault，Inatthewindowclimbes，oro"rethetiles；
SoclombthisfirstgrandThiefintoGodsFould:
SosinceintohisChurchlewdHirelingsclimbe。
Thenceupheflew，andontheTreeofLife，ThemiddleTreeandhighesttherethatgrew，SatlikeaCormorant；yetnottrueLifeTherebyregaind，butsatdevisingDeathTothemwholiv"d；noronthevertuethoughtOfthatlife-givingPlant，butonlyus"dForprospect，whatwellus"dhadbinthepledgeOfimmortalitie。SolittleknowsAny，butGodalone，tovaluerightThegoodbeforehim，butpervertsbestthingsToworstabuse，ortothirmeanestuse。
BeneathhimwithnewwondernowheviewsToalldelightofhumansenseexpos"dInnarrowroomNatureswholewealth，yeamore，AHeavenonEarth，forblissfulParadiseOfGodtheGardenwas，byhimintheEastOfEDENplanted；EDENstretchdherLineFromAURANEastwardtotheRoyalTowrsOfgreatSELEUCIA，builtbyGRECIANKings，OrwheretheSonsofEDENlongbeforeDweltinTELASSAR:inthispleasantsoileHisfarrmorepleasantGardenGodordaind；
Outofthefertilgroundhecaus"dtogrowAllTreesofnoblestkindforsight，smell，taste；
AndallamidthemstoodtheTreeofLife，Higheminent，bloomingAmbrosialFruitOfvegetableGold；andnexttoLifeOurDeaththeTreeofKnowledgegrewfastby，KnowledgeofGoodboughtdearbyknowingill。
SouthwardthroughEDENwentaRiverlarge，Norchang"dhiscourse，butthroughtheshaggiehillPass"dunderneathingulft，forGodhadthrownThatMountainashisGardenmouldhighrais"dUpontherapidcurrent，whichthroughveinsOfporousEarthwithkindlythirstupdrawn，RoseafreshFountain，andwithmanyarillWaterdtheGarden；thenceunitedfellDownthesteepglade，andmettheneatherFlood，Whichfromhisdarksompassagenowappeers，AndnowdividedintofourmainStreams，Runsdivers，wandringmanyafamousRealmeAndCountrywhereofhereneedsnoaccount，Butrathertotellhow，ifArtcouldtell，HowfromthatSaphireFountthecrispedBrooks，RowlingonOrientPearlandsandsofGold，WithmazieerrorunderpendantshadesRanNectar，visitingeachplant，andfedFloursworthyofParadisewhichnotniceArtInBedsandcuriousKnots，butNatureboonPowrdforthprofuseonHillandDaleandPlaine，BothwherethemorningSunfirstwarmlysmoteTheopenfield，andwheretheunpierc"tshadeImbroundthenoontideBowrs:Thuswasthisplace，Ahappyruralseatofvariousview；
GroveswhoserichTreesweptodorousGummsandBalme，OtherswhosefruitburnishtwithGoldenRindeHungamiable，HESPERIANFablestrue，Iftrue，hereonely，andofdelicioustaste:
BetwixtthemLawns，orlevelDowns，andFlocksGrasingthetenderherb，wereinterpos"d，Orpalmiehilloc，ortheflourielapOfsomirriguousValleyspreadherstore，Floursofallhue，andwithoutThorntheRose:
Anotherside，umbrageousGrotsandCavesOfcoolerecess，o"rewhichthemantlingVineLayesforthherpurpleGrape，andgentlycreepsLuxuriant；meanwhilemurmuringwatersfallDowntheslopehills，disperst，orinaLake，ThattothefringedBankwithMyrtlecrownd，Herchrystallmirrorholds，unitethirstreams。
TheBirdsthirquireapply；aires，vernalaires，Breathingthesmelloffieldandgrove，attuneThetremblingleaves，whileUniversalPAN
KnitwiththeGRACESandtheHOURSindanceLedonth"EternalSpring。NotthatfairefieldOfENNA，wherePROSERPINgathringfloursHerselfafairerFlourebygloomieDIS
Wasgatherd，whichcostCERESallthatpainToseekherthroughtheworld；northatsweetGroveOfDAPHNEbyORONTES，andth"inspir"dCASTALIANSpringmightwiththisParadiseOfEDENstrive；northatNYSEIANIleGirtwiththeRiverTRITON，whereoldCHAM，WhomGentilesAMMONcallandLIBYANJOVE，HidAMALTHEAandherFloridSonYoungBACCHUSfromhisStepdameRHEA"Seye；
NorwhereABASSINKingsthirissueGuard，MountAMARA，thoughthisbysomsuppos"dTrueParadiseundertheETHIOPLineByNILUShead，enclos"dwithshiningRock，Awholedayesjourneyhigh，butwideremoteFromthisASSYRIANGarden，wheretheFiendSawundelightedalldelight，allkindOflivingCreaturesnewtosightandstrange:
Twooffarnoblershapeerectandtall，Godlikeerect，withnativeHonourcladInnakedMajestieseemdLordsofall，Andworthieseemd，forinthirlooksDivineTheimageofthirgloriousMakershon，Truth，Wisdome，Sanctitudesevereandpure，Severe，butintruefilialfreedomplac"t；
Whencetrueautoritieinmen；thoughbothNotequal，asthirsexnotequalseemd；
Forcontemplationheeandvalourformd，ForsoftnesssheeandsweetattractiveGrace，HeeforGodonly，sheeforGodinhim:
HisfairlargeFrontandEyesublimedeclar"dAbsoluterule；andHyacinthinLocksRoundfromhispartedforelockmanlyhungClustring，butnotbeneathhisshouldersbroad:
SheeasavaildowntotheslenderwasteHerunadornedgoldentressesworeDissheveld，butinwantonringletswav"dAstheVinecurleshertendrils，whichimpli"dSubjection，butrequir"dwithgentlesway，Andbyheryeilded，byhimbestreceivd，Yeildedwithcoysubmission，modestpride，Andsweetreluctantamorousdelay。
Northosemysteriouspartswerethenconceald，Thenwasnotguiltieshame，dishonestshameOfnaturesworks，honordishonorable，Sin-bred，howhaveyetroubl"dallmankindWithshewsinstead，meershewsofseemingpure，Andbanishtfrommanslifehishappiestlife，Simplicitieandspotlessinnocence。
Sopassdtheynakedon，norshundthesightOfGodorAngel，fortheythoughtnoill:
Sohandinhandtheypassd，thelovliestpairThateversinceinlovesimbracesmet，ADAMthegoodliestmanofmensinceborneHisSons，thefairestofherDaughtersEVE。
UnderatuftofshadethatonagreenStoodwhisperingsoft，byafreshFountainsideTheysatthemdown，andafternomoretoilOfthirsweetGardninglabourthensuffic"dTorecommendcooleZEPHYR，andmadeeaseMoreeasie，wholsomthirstandappetiteMoregrateful，tothirSupperFruitstheyfell，NectarineFruitswhichthecompliantboughesYeildedthem，side-longastheysatreclineOnthesoftdownieBankdamasktwithflours:
Thesavouriepulptheychew，andintherindeStillastheythirstedscoopthebrimmingstream；
Norgentlepurpose，norendearingsmilesWanted，noryouthfuldallianceasbeseemsFaircouple，linktinhappienuptialLeague，Aloneasthey。AboutthemfriskingplaydAllBeastsofth"Earth，sincewilde，andofallchaseInWoodorWilderness，ForrestorDen；
SportingtheLionrampd，andinhispawDandl"dtheKid；Bears，Tygers，Ounces，PardsGamboldbeforethem，th"unwieldyElephantTomakethemmirthus"dallhismight，&；wreathdHisLitheProboscis；closetheSerpentslyInsinuating，wovewithGordiantwineHisbreadedtrain，andofhisfatalguileGaveproofunheeded；othersonthegrassCoucht，andnowfildwithpasturegazingsat，OrBedwardruminating:fortheSunDeclin"dwashastingnowwithpronecarreerToth"OceanIles，andinth"ascendingScaleOfHeav"ntheStarrsthatusherEveningrose:
WhenSATANstillingaze，asfirsthestood，Scarcethusatlengthfaildspeechrecoverdsad。
OHell！whatdoemineeyeswithgriefbehold，Intoourroomofblissthushighadvanc"tCreaturesofothermould，earth-bornperhaps，NotSpirits，yettoheav"nlySpiritsbrightLittleinferior；whommythoughtspursueWithwonder，andcouldlove，solivelyshinesInthemDivineresemblance，andsuchgraceThehandthatformdthemonthirshapehathpourd。
Ahgentlepair，yeelittlethinkhownighYourchangeapproaches，whenallthesedelightsWillvanishanddeliveryetowoe，Morewoe，themoreyourtasteisnowofjoy；
Happie，butforsohappieillsecur"dLongtocontinue，andthishighseatyourHeav"nIllfenc"tforHeav"ntokeepoutsuchafoeAsnowisenterd；yetnopurpos"dfoeToyouwhomIcouldpittiethusforlorneThoughIunpittied:LeaguewithyouIseek，Andmutualamitiesostreight，soclose，ThatIwithyoumustdwell，oryouwithmeHenceforth；mydwellinghaplymaynotpleaseLikethisfairParadise，yoursense，yetsuchAcceptyourMakerswork；hegaveitme，WhichIasfreelygive；Hellshallunfould，Toentertainyoutwo，herwidestGates，AndsendforthallherKings；therewillberoom，Notlikethesenarrowlimits，toreceiveYournumerousofspring；ifnobetterplace，ThankhimwhoputsmeloathtothisrevengeOnyouwhowrongmenotforhimwhowrongd。
AndshouldIatyourharmlessinnocenceMelt，asIdoe，yetpublicreasonjust，HonourandEmpirewithrevengeenlarg"d，ByconqueringthisnewWorld，compelsmenowTodowhatelsethoughdamndIshouldabhorre。
SospaketheFiend，andwithnecessitie，TheTyrantsplea，excus"dhisdevilishdeeds。
ThenfromhisloftiestandonthathighTreeDownhealightsamongthesportfulHerdOfthosefourfootedkindes，himselfnowone，Nowother，asthirshapeservdbesthisendNeerertoviewhisprey，andunespi"dTomarkwhatofthirstatehemoremightlearnBywordoractionmarkt:aboutthemroundALionnowhestalkeswithfierieglare，ThenasaTiger，whobychancehathspi"dInsomePurlieutwogentleFawnesatplay，Straitcouchesclose，thenrisingchangesoftHiscouchantwatch，asonewhochosehisgroundWhencerushinghemightsurestseisethembothGrip"tineachpaw:whenADAMfirstofmenTofirstofwomenEVEthusmovingspeech，Turndhimallearetohearenewutteranceflow。
Solepartnerandsolepartofallthesejoyes，Dearerthyselfthenall；needsmustthePowerThatmadeus，andforusthisampleWorldBeinfinitlygood，andofhisgoodAsliberalandfreeasinfinite，Thatrais"dusfromthedustandplac"tushereInallthishappiness，whoathishandHavenothingmerited，norcanperformeAughtwhereofheehathneed，heewhorequiresFromusnootherservicethentokeepThisone，thiseasiecharge，ofalltheTreesInParadisethatbearedeliciousfruitSovarious，nottotastethatonelyTreeOfknowledge，plantedbytheTreeofLife，SoneergrowsDeathtoLife，whatereDeathis，Somdreadfulthingnodoubt；forwellthouknowstGodhathpronounc"titdeathtotastethatTree，TheonlysignofourobedienceleftAmongsomanysignesofpowerandruleConferrduponus，andDominiongiv"nOverallotherCreaturesthatpossesseEarth，Aire，andSea。ThenletusnotthinkhardOneeasieprohibition，whoenjoyFreeleavesolargetoallthingselse，andchoiceUnlimitedofmanifolddelights:
Butletuseverpraisehim，andextollHisbountie，followingourdelightfultaskToprunethesegrowingPlants，&；tendtheseFlours，Whichwereittoilsom，yetwiththeeweresweet。
TowhomthusEverepli"d。OthouforwhomAndfromwhomIwasformdfleshofthyflesh，Andwithoutwhomamtonoend，myGuideAndHead，whatthouhastsaidisjustandright。
Forweetohimindeedallpraisesowe，Anddailythanks，IchieflywhoenjoySofarrthehappierLot，enjoyingtheePreeminentbysomuchodds，whilethouLikeconsorttothyselfcanstnowherefind。
ThatdayIoftremember，whenfromsleepIfirstawak"t，andfoundmyselfrepos"dUnderashadeonflours，muchwondringwhereAndwhatIwas，whencethitherbrought，andhow。
NotdistantfarfromthenceamurmuringsoundOfwatersissu"dfromaCaveandspreadIntoaliquidPlain，thenstoodunmov"dPureasth"expanseofHeav"n；IthitherwentWithunexperienc"tthought，andlaidmedowneOnthegreenbank，tolookintothecleerSmoothLake，thattomeseemdanotherSkie。
AsIbentdowntolook，justopposite，AShapewithinthewatrygleamappeerdBendingtolookonme，Istartedback，Itstartedback，butpleasdIsoonreturnd，Pleas"ditreturndassoonwithansweringlooksOfsympathieandlove，thereIhadfixtMineeyestillnow，andpin"dwithvaindesire，Hadnotavoicethuswarndme，Whatthouseest，WhattherethouseestfairCreatureisthyself，Withtheeitcameandgoes:butfollowme，AndIwillbringtheewherenoshadowstaiesThycoming，andthysoftimbraces，heeWhoseimagethouart，himthoushallenjoyInseparabliethine，tohimshaltbeareMultitudeslikethyself，andthencebecall"dMotherofhumanRace:whatcouldIdoe，Butfollowstrait，invisiblythusled?
TillIespi"dthee，fairindeedandtall，UnderaPlatan，yetmethoughtlessfaire，Lesswinningsoft，lessamiabliemilde，Thenthatsmoothwatryimage；backIturnd，Thoufollowingcryd"staloud，ReturnfairEVE，Whomfli"stthou?whomthoufli"st，ofhimthouart，Hisflesh，hisbone；togivetheebeingIlentOutofmysidetothee，neerestmyheartSubstantialLife，tohavetheebymysideHenceforthanindividualsolacedear；
PartofmySoulIseekthee，andtheeclaimMyotherhalf:withthatthygentlehandSeisdmine，Iyeilded，andfromthattimeseeHowbeautyisexcelldbymanlygraceAndwisdom，whichaloneistrulyfair。
SospakeourgeneralMother，andwitheyesOfconjugalattractionunreprov"d，Andmeeksurrender，halfimbracingleandOnourfirstFather，halfherswellingBreastNakedmethisundertheflowingGoldOfherloosetresseshid:heindelightBothofherBeautyandsubmissiveCharmsSmil"dwithsuperiorLove，asJUPITER
OnJUNOsmiles，whenheimpregnstheCloudsThatshedMAYFlowers；andpress"dherMatronlipWithkissespure:asidetheDevilturndForenvie，yetwithjealousleermaligneEy"dthemaskance，andtohimselfthusplaind。
Sighthateful，sighttormenting！thusthesetwoImparadis"tinoneanothersarmsThehappierEDEN，shallenjoythirfillOfblissonbliss，whileItoHellamthrust，Whereneitherjoynorlove，butfiercedesire，Amongourothertormentsnottheleast，Stillunfulfill"dwithpainoflongingpines；
YetletmenotforgetwhatIhavegain"dFromthirownmouths；allisnottheirsitseems:
OnefatalTreetherestandsofKnowledgecall"d，Forbiddenthemtotaste:Knowledgeforbidd"n?
Suspicious，reasonless。WhyshouldthirLordEnviethemthat?canitbesintoknow，Canitbedeath?anddotheyonelystandByIgnorance，isthatthirhappiestate，Theproofofthirobedienceandthirfaith?
OfairfoundationlaidwhereontobuildThirruine！HenceIwillexcitethirmindsWithmoredesiretoknow，andtorejectEnviouscommands，inventedwithdesigneTokeepthemlowwhomknowledgemightexaltEqualwithGods；aspiringtobesuch，Theytasteanddie:whatlikeliercanensue?
ButfirstwithnarrowsearchImustwalkroundThisGarden，andnocornerleaveunspi"d；
AchancebutchancemayleadwhereImaymeetSomewandringSpiritofHeav"n，byFountainside，Orinthickshaderetir"d，fromhimtodrawWhatfurtherwouldbelearnt。Livewhileyemay，Yethappiepair；enjoy，tillIreturn，Shortpleasures，forlongwoesaretosucceed。
Sosaying，hisproudstephescornfulturn"d，Butwithslycircumspection，andbeganThroughwood，throughwaste，o"rehil，o"redalehisroam。
MeanwhileinutmostLongitude，whereHeav"nWithEarthandOceanmeets，thesettingSunSlowlydescended，andwithrightaspectAgainsttheeasternGateofParadiseLeveldhiseevningRayes:itwasaRockOfAlablaster，pil"duptotheClouds，Conspicuousfarr，windingwithoneascentAccessiblefromEarth，oneentrancehigh；
Therestwascraggiecliff，thatoverhungStillasitrose，impossibletoclimbe。