第7章

ADAMbythisfromthecoldsuddendampRecovering，andhisscatterdspiritsreturnd，ToMICHAELthushishumblewordsaddressd。

Celestial，whetheramongtheThrones，ornam"dOfthemtheHighest，forsuchofshapemayseemPrinceabovePrinces，gentlyhastthoutouldThymessage，whichmightelseintellingwound，Andinperformingendus；whatbesidesOfsorrowanddejectionanddespairOurfrailtiecansustain，thytidingsbring，Departurefromthishappyplace，oursweetRecess，andonelyconsolationleftFamiliartooureyes，allplaceselseInhospitableappeeranddesolate，Norknowingusnorknown:andifbyprayerIncessantIcouldhopetochangethewillOfhimwhoallthingscan，IwouldnotceaseToweariehimwithmyassiduouscries:

ButprayeragainsthisabsoluteDecreeNomoreavailesthenbreathagainstthewinde，Blownstiflingbackonhimthatbreathsitforth:

ThereforetohisgreatbiddingIsubmit。

Thismostafflictsme，thatdepartinghence，AsfromhisfaceIshallbehid，deprivdHisblessedcount"nance；hereIcouldfrequent，Withworship，placebyplacewherehevoutsaf"dPresenceDivine，andtomySonsrelate；

OnthisMountheappeerd，underthisTreeStoodvisible，amongthesePineshisvoiceIheard，herewithhimatthisFountaintalk"d:

SomanygratefulAltarsIwouldreareOfgrassieTerfe，andpileupeveryStoneOflustrefromthebrook，inmemorie，OrmonumenttoAges，andthereonOffersweetsmellingGumms&；FruitsandFlours:

InyondernetherWorldwhereshallIseekHisbrightappearances，orfootsteptrace?

ForthoughIfledhimangrie，yetrecall"dTolifeprolongdandpromisdRace，InowGladlybeholdthoughbuthisutmostskirtsOfglory，andfarroffhisstepsadore。

TowhomthusMICHAELwithregardbenigne。

ADAM，thouknow"stHeav"nhis，andalltheEarthNotthisRockonely；hisOmnipresencefillsLand，Sea，andAire，andeverykindethatlives，Fomentedbyhisvirtualpowerandwarmd:

Allth"Earthhegavetheetopossessandrule，Nodespicablegift；surmisenotthenHispresencetothesenarrowboundsconfin"dOfParadiseorEDEN:thishadbeenPerhapsthyCapitalSeate，fromwhencehadspredAllgenerations，andhadhithercomeFromalltheendsofth"Earth，tocelebrateAndreverencetheethirgreatProgenitor。

Butthispraeeminencethouhastlost，broughtdownTodwelloneevengroundnowwiththySons:

YetdoubtnotbutinVallieandinPlaineGodisashere，andwillbefoundalikePresent，andofhispresencemanyasigneStillfollowingthee，stillcompassingtheeroundWithgoodnessandpaternalLove，hisFaceExpress，andofhisstepsthetrackDivine。

Whichthatthoumaystbeleeve，andbeconfirmd，Erethoufromhencedepart，knowIamsentToshewtheewhatshallcomeinfuturedayesTotheeandtothyOfspring；goodwithbadExpecttohear，supernalGracecontendingWithsinfulnessofMen；therebytolearnTruepatience，andtotemperjoywithfearAndpioussorrow，equallyenur"dBymoderationeitherstatetobeare，Prosperousoradverse:soshaltthouleadSafestthylife，andbestprepar"dendureThymortalpassagewhenitcomes。AscendThisHill；letEVE(forIhavedrenchthereyes)

Heresleepbelowwhilethoutoforesightwak"st，Asoncethouslepst，whileSheetolifewasformd。

TowhomthusADAMgratefullyrepli"d。

Ascend，Ifollowthee，safeGuide，thepathThoulead"stme，andtothehandofHeav"nsubmit，Howeverchast"ning，totheevilturneMyobviousbreast，armingtoovercomBysuffering，andearnerestfromlabourwon，IfsoImayattain。SobothascendIntheVisionsofGod:ItwasaHillOfParadisethehighest，fromwhosetopTheHemisphereofEarthincleerestKenStretchtouttoamplestreachofprospectlay。

NothigherthatHillnorwiderlookinground，WhereonfordifferentcausetheTemptersetOursecondADAMintheWilderness，ToshewhimallEarthsKingdomesandthirGlory。

HisEyemighttherecommandwhereverstoodCityofoldormodernFame，theSeatOfmightiestEmpire，fromthedestindWallsOfCAMBALU，seatofCATHAIANCAN

AndSAMARCHANDbyOXUS，TEMIRSThrone，ToPAQUINofSINAEANKings，andthenceToAGRAandLAHORofgreatMOGUL

DowntothegoldenCHERSONESE，orwhereThePERSIANinECBATANsate，orsinceInHISPAHAN，orwheretheRUSSIANKSAR

InMOSCO，ortheSultaninBIZANCE，TURCHESTAN-born；norcouldhiseyenotkenTh"EmpireofNEGUStohisutmostPortERCOCOandthelessMaritineKingsMOMBAZA，andQUILOA，andMELIND，AndSOFALAthoughtOPHIR，totheRealmeOfCONGO，andANGOLAfardestSouth；

OrthencefromNIGERFloodtoATLASMountTheKingdomsofALMANSOR，FEZ，andSUS，MAROCCOandALGIERS，andTREMISEN；

OnEUROPEthence，andwhereROMEwastoswayTheVVorld:inSpiritperhapshealsosawRichMEXICOtheseatofMOTEZUME，AndCUSCOinPERU，thericherseatOfATABALIPA，andyetunspoil"dGUIANA，whosegreatCitieGERYONSSonsCallELDORADO:buttonoblersightsMICHAELfromADAMSeyestheFilmeremov"dVVhichthatfalseFruitthatpromis"dclearersightHadbred；thenpurg"dwithEuphrasieandRueThevisualNerve，forhehadmuchtosee；

AndfromtheVVellofLifethreedropsinstill"d。

SodeepthepoweroftheseIngredientspierc"d，Eevntotheinmostseatofmentalsight，ThatADAMnowenforc"ttoclosehiseyes，SunkdownandallhisSpiritsbecameintranst:

ButhimthegentleAngelbythehandSoonrais"d，andhisattentionthusrecall"d。

ADAM，nowopethineeyes，andfirstbeholdTh"effectswhichthyoriginalcrimehathwroughtInsometospringfromthee，whonevertouch"dTh"exceptedTree，norwiththeSnakeconspir"d，Norsinn"dthysin，yetfromthatsinderiveCorruptiontobringforthmoreviolentdeeds。

Hiseyesheop"nd，andbeheldafield，Partarableandtilth，whereonwereSheavesNewreapt，theotherpartsheep-walksandfoulds；

Ith"midstanAltarastheLand-markstoodRustic，ofgrassiesord；thitheranonAsweatieReaperfromhisTillagebroughtFirstFruits，thegreenEare，andtheyellowSheaf，Uncull"d，ascametohand；aShepherdnextMoremeekcamewiththeFirstlingsofhisFlockChoicestandbest；thensacrificing，laidTheInwardsandthirFat，withIncensestrew"d，OnthecleftWood，andalldueRitesperform"d。

HisOffringsoonpropitiousFirefromHeav"nConsum"dwithnimbleglance，andgratefulsteame；

Theothersnot，forhiswasnotsincere；

Whereatheeinlierag"d，andastheytalk"d，SmotehimintotheMidriffwithastoneThatbeatoutlife；hefell，anddeadlypaleGroandouthisSoulwithgushingbloudeffus"d。

MuchatthatsightwasADAMinhisheartDismai"d，andthusinhastetoth"Angelcri"d。

OTeacher，somegreatmischiefhathbefall"nTothatmeekman，whowellhadsacrific"d；

IsPietiethusandpureDevotionpaid?

T"whomMICHAELthus，heealsomov"d，repli"d。

ThesetwoareBrethren，ADAM，andtocomeOutofthyloyns；th"unjustthejusthathslain，ForenviethathisBrothersOfferingfoundFromHeav"nacceptance；butthebloodieFactWillbeaveng"d，andth"othersFaithapprov"dLoosenoreward，thoughherethouseehimdie，Rowlingindustandgore。TowhichourSire。

Alas，bothforthedeedandforthecause！

ButhaveInowseenDeath?IsthisthewayImustreturntonativedust?OsightOfterrour，foulanduglytobehold，Horridtothink，howhorribletofeel！

TowhomthusMICHAEL。DeaththouhastseenInhisfirstshapeonman；butmanyshapesOfDeath，andmanyarethewayesthatleadTohisgrimCave，alldismal；yettosenseMoreterribleatth"entrancethenwithin。

Some，asthousaw"st，byviolentstrokeshalldie，ByFire，Flood，Famin，byIntemperancemoreInMeatsandDrinks，whichontheEarthshalbringDiseasesdire，ofwhichamonstrouscrewBeforetheeshallappear；thatthoumaystknowWhatmiserieth"inabstinenceofEVE

Shallbringonmen。ImmediatelyaplaceBeforehiseyesappeard，sad，noysom，dark，ALazar-houseitseemd，whereinwerelaidNumbersofalldiseas"d，allmaladiesOfgastlySpasm，orrackingtorture，qualmesOfheart-sickAgonie，allfeavorouskinds，Convulsions，Epilepsies，fierceCatarrhs，IntestinStoneandUlcer，Colicpangs，Dropsies，andAsthma"s，andJoint-rackingRheums。

Direwasthetossing，deepthegroans，despairTendedthesickbusiestfromCouchtoCouch；

AndoverthemtriumphantDeathhisDartShook，butdelaidtostrike，thoughoftinvok"tWithvows，asthirchiefgood，andfinalhope。

SightsodeformwhatheartofRockcouldlongDrie-ey"dbehold?ADAMcouldnot，butwept，ThoughnotofWomanborn；compassionquell"dHisbestofMan，andgavehimuptotearsAspace，tillfirmerthoughtsrestraindexcess，Andscarcerecoveringwordshisplaintrenew"d。

OmiserableMankind，towhatfallDegraded，towhatwretchedstatereserv"d?

Betterendheerunborn。Whyislifegiv"nTobethuswrestedfromus?ratherwhyObtrudedonusthus?whoifweknewWhatwereceive，wouldeithernotacceptLifeoffer"d，orsoonbegtolayitdown，Gladtobesodismistinpeace。CanthusTh"ImageofGodinmancreatedonceSogoodlyanderect，thoughfaultiesince，Tosuchunsightlysufferingsbedebas"tUnderinhumanpains?WhyshouldnotMan，RetainingstillDivinesimilitudeInpart，fromsuchdeformitiesbefree，AndforhisMakersImagesakeexempt?

ThirMakersImage，answerdMICHAEL，thenForsookthem，whenthemselvestheyvillifi"dToserveungovern"dappetite，andtookHisImagewhomtheyserv"d，abrutishvice，InductivemainlytothesinofEVE。

Thereforesoabjectisthirpunishment，DisfiguringnotGodslikeness，butthirown，Orifhislikeness，bythemselvesdefac"tWhiletheypervertpureNatureshealthfulrulesToloathsomsickness，worthily，sincetheyGodsImagedidnotreverenceinthemselves。

Iyeilditjust，saidADAM，andsubmit。

Butisthereyetnootherway，besidesThesepainfulpassages，howwemaycomeToDeath，andmixwithourconnaturaldust?

Thereis，saidMICHAEL，ifthouwellobserveTheruleofnottoomuch，bytemperancetaughtInwhatthoueatstanddrinkst，seekingfromthenceDuenourishment，notgluttonousdelight，Tillmanyyearsoverthyheadreturn:

Somaistthoulive，tilllikeripeFruitthoudropIntothyMotherslap，orbewitheaseGatherd，notharshlypluckt，fordeathmature:

Thisisoldage；butthenthoumustoutliveThyyouth，thystrength，thybeauty，whichwillchangeTowitherdweak&；gray；thySensesthenObtuse，alltasteofpleasuremustforgoe，Towhatthouhast，andfortheAireofyouthHopefulandcheerful，inthybloodwillreigneAmelanchollydampofcoldanddryTowaighthyspiritsdown，andlastconsumeTheBalmeofLife。TowhomourAncestor。

HenceforthIflienotDeath，norwouldprolongLifemuch，bentratherhowImaybequitFairestandeasiestofthiscombrouscharge，WhichImustkeeptillmyappointeddayOfrendringup。MICHAELtohimrepli"d。

NorlovethyLife，norhate；butwhatthoulivstLivewell，howlongorshortpermittoHeav"n:

Andnowpreparetheeforanothersight。

HelookdandsawaspaciousPlaine，whereonWereTentsofvarioushue；bysomewereherdsOfCattelgrazing:others，whencethesoundOfInstrumentsthatmademelodiouschimeWasheard，ofHarpandOrgan；andwhomoovdThirstopsandchordswasseen:hisvolanttouchInstinctthroughallproportionslowandhighFledandpursu"dtransversetheresonantfugue。

InotherpartstoodonewhoattheForgeLabouring，twomassieclodsofIronandBrassHadmelted(whetherfoundwherecasualfireHadwastedwoodsonMountainorinVale，DowntotheveinsofEarth，thenceglidinghotTosomCavesmouth，orwhetherwashtbystreamFromunderground)theliquidOrehedreindIntofitmouldsprepar"d；fromwhichheformdFirsthisownTooles；then，whatmightelsebewroughtFulfilorgrav"ninmettle。Afterthese，ButonthehethersideadifferentsortFromthehighneighbouringHills，whichwasthirSeat，DowntothePlaindescended:bythirguiseJustmentheyseemd，andallthirstudybentToworshipGodaright，andknowhisworksNothid，northosethingslostwhichmightpreserveFreedomandPeacetomen:theyonthePlainLonghadnotwalkt，whenfromtheTentsbeholdABeavieoffairWomen，richlygayInGemsandwantondress；totheHarptheysungSoftamorousDitties，andindancecameon:

TheMenthoughgrave，ey"dthem，andletthireyesRovewithoutrein，tillintheamorousNetFastcaught，theylik"d，andeachhislikingchose；

Andnowoflovetheytreattillth"EevningStarLovesHarbingerappeerd；thenallinheatTheylighttheNuptialTorch，andbidinvokeHymen，thenfirsttomarriageRitesinvok"t；

WithFeastandMusickalltheTentsresound。

SuchhappyinterviewandfaireventOflove&；youthnotlost，Songs，Garlands，Flours，AndcharmingSymphoniesattach"dtheheartOfADAM，soonenclin"dtoadmitdelight，ThebentofNature；whichhethusexpress"d。

Trueopenerofmineeyes，primeAngelblest，MuchbetterseemsthisVision，andmorehopeOfpeacefuldayesportends，thenthosetwopast；

Thosewereofhateanddeath，orpainmuchworse，HereNatureseemsfulfilldinallherends。

TowhomthusMICHAEL。JudgnotwhatisbestBypleasure，thoughtoNatureseemingmeet，Created，asthouart，tonoblerendHolieandpure，conformitiedivine。

ThoseTentsthousawstsopleasant，weretheTentsOfwickedness，whereinshalldwellhisRaceWhoslewhisBrother；studioustheyappereOfArtsthatpolishLife，Inventersrare，UnmindfulofthirMaker，thoughhisSpiritTaughtthem，buttheyhisgiftsacknowledg"dnone。

Yettheyabeauteousofspringshallbeget；

ForthatfairfemalTroopthousawst，thatseemdOfGoddesses，soblithe，sosmooth，sogay，YetemptyofallgoodwhereinconsistsWomansdomestichonourandchiefpraise；

BredonelyandcompletedtothetasteOflustfulapperence，tosing，todance，Todress，andtrouletheTongue，androuletheEye。

TothesethatsoberRaceofMen，whoselivesReligioustitl"dthemtheSonsofGod，Shallyeildupallthirvertue，allthirfameIgnobly，tothetrainsandtothesmilesOfthesefairAtheists，andnowswiminjoy，(Erelongtoswimatlarg)andlaugh；forwhichTheworlderelongaworldoftearsmustweepe。

TowhomthusADAMofshortjoybereft。

Opittieandshame，thattheywhotolivewellEnterdsofaire，shouldturnasidetotreadPathsindirect，orinthemidwayfaint！

ButstillIseethetenorofManswoeHoldsonthesame，fromWomantobegin。

FromManseffeminateslacknessitbegins，Saidth"Angel，whoshouldbetterholdhisplaceBywisdome，andsuperiourgiftsreceavd。

ButnowpreparetheeforanotherScene。

HelookdandsawwideTerritoriespredBeforehim，Towns，andruralworksbetween，CitiesofMenwithloftyGatesandTowrs，ConcoursinArms，fierceFacesthreatningWarr，GiantsofmightieBone，andbouldemprise；

PartwieldthirArms，partcourbthefoamingSteed，SingleorinArrayofBattelrang"dBothHorseandFoot，noridelymustringstood；

OnewayaBandselectfromforagedrivesAherdofBeeves，faireOxenandfaireKineFromafatMeddowground；orfleecyFlock，EwesandthirbleatingLambsoverthePlaine，ThirBootie；scarcewithLifetheShepherdsflye，Butcallinaide，whichtacksabloodyFray；

WithcruelTournamenttheSquadronsjoine；

WhereCattelpastur"dlate，nowscatterdliesWithCarcassesandArmsth"ensanguindFieldDeserted:OtherstoaCitiestrongLaySiege，encampt；byBatterie，Scale，andMine，Assaulting；othersfromtheWalldefendWithDartandJav"lin，StonesandsulfurousFire；

Oneachhandslaughterandgiganticdeeds。

Inotherpartthescepter"dHaraldscallToCouncilintheCitieGates:anonGrey-headedmenandgrave，withWarrioursmixt，Assemble，andHaranguesareheard，butsoonInfactiousopposition，tillatlastOfmiddleAgeonerising，eminentInwisedeport，spakemuchofRightandWrong，OfJustice，ofReligion，TruthandPeace，AndJudgementfromabove:himoldandyoungExploded，andhadseiz"dwithviolenthands，HadnotaClouddescendingsnatch"dhimthenceUnseenamidthethrong:soviolenceProceeded，andOppression，andSword-LawThroughallthePlain，andrefugenonewasfound。

ADAMwasallintears，andtohisguideLamentingturndfullsad；Owhatarethese，DeathsMinisters，notMen，whothusdealDeathInhumanlytomen，andmultiplyTenthousandfouldthesinofhimwhoslewHisBrother；forofwhomsuchmassacherMaketheybutofthirBrethren，menofmen?

ButwhowasthatJustMan，whomhadnotHeav"nRescu"d，hadinhisRighteousnessbinlost?

TowhomthusMICHAEL；ThesearetheproductOfthoseill-matedMarriagesthousaw"st；

Wheregoodwithbadwerematcht，whoofthemselvesAbhortojoyn；andbyimprudencemixt，ProduceprodigiousBirthsofbodieormind。

SuchweretheseGiants，menofhighrenown；

ForinthosedayesMightonelyshallbeadmir"d，AndValourandHeroicVertucall"d；

ToovercomeinBattel，andsubdueNations，andbringhomespoilswithinfiniteMan-slaughter，shallbeheldthehighestpitchOfhumanGlorie，andforGloriedoneOftriumph，tobestyl"dgreatConquerours，PatronsofMankind，Gods，andSonsofGods，Destroyersrightliercall"dandPlaguesofmen。

ThusFameshallbeachiev"d，renownonEarth，Andwhatmostmeritsfameinsilencehid。

Butheetheseventhfromthee，whomthoubeheldstTheonelyrighteousinaWorldperverse，Andthereforehated，thereforesobesetWithFoesfordaringsingletobejust，AndutterodiousTruth，thatGodwouldcomeTojudgethemwithhisSaints:HimthemostHighRaptinabalmieCloudwithwingedSteedsDid，asthousawst，receave，towalkwithGodHighinSalvationandtheClimesofbliss，ExemptfromDeath；toshewtheewhatrewardAwaitsthegood，therestwhatpunishment；

Whichnowdirectthineeyesandsoonbehold。

Helook"d，&；sawthefaceofthingsquitechang"d；

ThebrazenThroatofWarrhadceasttoroar，Allnowwasturn"dtojollitieandgame，Toluxurieandriot，feastanddance，Marryingorprostituting，asbefell，RapeorAdulterie，wherepassingfaireAllurdthem；thencefromCupstocivilBroiles。

AtlengthaReverendSireamongthemcame，Andofthirdoingsgreatdislikedeclar"d，Andtestifi"dagainstthirwayes；heeoftFrequentedthirAssemblies，wheresomet，TriumphsorFestivals，andtothempreachdConversionandRepentance，astoSoulsInprisonunderJudgementsimminent:

Butallinvain:whichwhenhesaw，heceas"dContending，andremov"dhisTentsfarroff；

ThenfromtheMountainhewingTimbertall，BegantobuildaVesselofhugebulk，Measur"dbyCubit，length，&；breadth，andhighth，SmeardroundwithPitch，andinthesideadoreContriv"d，andofprovisionslaidinlargeForManandBeast:whenloeawonderstrange！

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

MeanwhiletheSouthwindrose，&；withblackwingsWidehovering，alltheCloudstogetherdroveFromunderHeav"n；theHillstotheirsupplieVapour，andExhalationduskandmoist，Sentupamain；andnowthethick"ndSkieLikeadarkCeelingstood；downrush"dtheRainImpetuous，andcontinu"dtilltheEarthNomorewasseen；thefloatingVesselswumUplifted；andsecurewithbeakedprowRodetiltingo"retheWaves，alldwellingselseFloodoverwhelmd，andthemwithallthirpompDeepunderwaterrould；Seacover"dSea，Seawithoutshoar；andinthirPalacesWhereluxurielatereign"d，Sea-monsterswhelp"dAndstabl"d；ofMankind，sonumerouslate，Allleft，inonesmallbottomswumimbark"t。

Howdidstthougrievethen，ADAM，tobeholdTheendofallthyOfspring，endsosad，Depopulation；theeanotherFloud，OftearsandsorrowaFloudtheealsodrown"d，AndsunktheeasthySons；tillgentlyreardByth"Angel，onthyfeetthoustoodstatlast，Thoughcomfortless，aswhenaFathermournsHisChildern，allinviewdestroydatonce；

Andscarcetoth"Angelutterdstthusthyplaint。

OVisionsillforeseen！betterhadI

Liv"dignorantoffuture，sohadborneMypartofevilonely，eachdayeslotAnoughtobear；thosenow，thatweredispenstTheburd"nofmanyAges，onmelightAtonce，bymyforeknowledgegainingBirthAbortive，totormentmeerethirbeing，Withthoughtthattheymustbe。LetnomanseekHenceforthtobeforetoldwhatshallbefallHimorhisChildern，evilhemaybesure，Whichneitherhisforeknowingcanprevent，AndheethefutureevilshallnolessInapprehensiontheninsubstancefeelGrievoustobear:butthatcarenowispast，Manisnotwhomtowarne:thosefewescap"tFaminandanguishwillatlastconsumeWandringthatwatrieDesert:IhadhopeWhenviolencewasceas"t，andWarronEarth，Allwouldhavethengonwell，peacewouldhavecrowndWithlengthofhappydaystheraceofman；

ButIwasfarrdeceav"d；fornowIseePeacetocorruptnolessthenWarrtowaste。

Howcomesitthus?unfould，CelestialGuide，AndwhetherheretheRaceofmanwillend。

TowhomthusMICHAEL。ThosewhomlastthousawstIntriumphandluxuriouswealth，aretheyFirstseeninactsofprowesseminentAndgreatexploits，butoftruevertuvoid；

Whohavingspiltmuchblood，anddonmuchwasteSubduingNations，andachievdtherebyFameintheWorld，hightitles，andrichprey，Shallchangethircoursetopleasure，ease，andsloth，Surfet，andlust，tillwantonnessandprideRaiseoutoffriendshiphostildeedsinPeace。

Theconquerdalso，andenslav"dbyWarrShallwiththirfreedomlostallvertulooseAndfeareofGod，fromwhomthirpietiefeign"dInsharpcontestofBattelfoundnoaideAgainstinvaders；thereforecooldinzealeThenceforthshallpracticehowtolivesecure，Worldlieordissolute，onwhatthirLordsShallleavethemtoenjoy；forth"EarthshallbearMorethenanough，thattemperancemaybetri"d:

Soallshallturndegenerate，alldeprav"d，JusticeandTemperance，TruthandFaithforgot；

OneManexcept，theonelySonoflightInadarkAge，againstexamplegood，Againstallurement，custom，andaWorldOffended；fearlessofreproachandscorn，Orviolence，heeofthirwickedwayesShallthemadmonish，andbeforethemsetThepathsofrighteousness，howmuchmoresafe，Andfullofpeace，denouncingwrauthtocomeOnthirimpenitence；andshallreturneOfthemderided，butofGodobservdTheonejustManalive；byhiscommandShallbuildawondrousArk，asthoubeheldst，TosavehimselfandhousholdfromamidstAWorlddevotetouniversalrack。

NosoonerheewiththemofManandBeastSelectforlifeshallintheArkbelodg"d，Andshelterdround，butalltheCataractsOfHeav"nsetopenontheEarthshallpowreRainedayandnight，allfountainesoftheDeepBrokeup，shallheavetheOceantousurpBeyondallbounds，tillinundationriseAbovethehighestHills:thenshallthisMountOfParadisebymightofWavesbemoovdOutofhisplace，pushdbythehornedfloud，Withallhisverdurespoil"d，andTreesadriftDownthegreatRivertotheop"ningGulf，AndtheretakerootanIlandsaltandbare，ThehauntofSealesandOrcs，andSea-mewsclang。

ToteachtheethatGodattributestoplaceNosanctitie，ifnonebethitherbroughtByMenwhotherefrequent，orthereindwell。

Andnowwhatfurthershallensue，behold。

Helookd，andsawtheArkhullonthefloud，Whichnowabated，fortheCloudswerefled，DrivnbyakeenNorth-winde，thatblowingdrieWrinkl"dthefaceofDeluge，asdecai"d；

AndthecleerSunonhiswidewatrieGlassGaz"dhot，andofthefreshWavelargelydrew，Asafterthirst，whichmadethirflowingshrinkFromstandinglaketotrippingebbe，thatstoleWithsoftfoottowardsthedeep，whonowhadstoptHisSluces，astheHeav"nhiswindowsshut。

TheArknomorenowflotes，butseemsongroundFastonthetopofsomhighmountainfixt。

AndnowthetopsofHillsasRocksappeer；

WithclamorthencetherapidCurrentsdriveTowardstheretreatingSeathirfurioustyde。

ForthwithfromouttheArkeaRavenflies，Andafterhim，thesurermessenger，ADovesentforthonceandagentospieGreenTreeorgroundwhereonhisfootmaylight；

Thesecondtimereturning，inhisBillAnOliveleafehebrings，pacificsigne:

Anondriegroundappeers，andfromhisArkeTheancientSiredescendswithallhisTrain；

Thenwithupliftedhands，andeyesdevout，GratefultoHeav"n，overhisheadbeholdsAdewieCloud，andintheCloudaBowConspicuouswiththreeliftedcoloursgay，Betok"ningpeacefromGod，andCov"nantnew。

WhereattheheartofADAMerstsosadGreatlyrejoyc"d，andthushisjoybrokeforth。

OthouthatfuturethingscanstrepresentAspresent，Heav"nlyinstructer，IreviveAtthislastsight，assur"dthatManshallliveWithalltheCreatures，andthirseedpreserve。

FarrlessInowlamentforonewholeWorldOfwickedSonsdestroyd，thenIrejoyceForoneManfoundsoperfetandsojust，ThatGodvoutsafestoraiseanotherWorldFromhim，andallhisangertoforget。

Butsay，whatmeanthosecolourdstreaksinHeavn，DistendedastheBrowofGodappeas"d，OrservetheyasaflourievergetobindeThefluidskirtsofthatsamewatrieCloud，LeastitagaindissolveandshowrtheEarth?

Towhomth"Archangel。Dextrouslythouaim"st；

SowillinglydothGodremithisIre，ThoughlaterepentinghimofMandeprav"d，Griev"dathisheart，whenlookingdownhesawThewholeEarthfill"dwithviolence，andallfleshCorruptingeachthirway；yetthoseremoov"d，SuchgraceshallonejustManfindinhissight，Thatherelents，nottoblotoutmankind，AndmakesaCovenantnevertodestroyTheEarthagainbyflood，norlettheSeaSurpasshisbounds，norRaintodrowntheWorldWithManthereinorBeast；butwhenhebringsOvertheEarthaCloud，willthereinsetHistriple-colour"dBow，whereontolookAndcalltomindhisCov"nant:DayandNight，SeedtimeandHarvest，HeatandhoaryFrostShallholdthircourse，tillfirepurgeallthingsnew，BothHeav"nandEarth，whereinthejustshalldwell。

ThusthouhastseenoneWorldbeginandend；

AndManasfromasecondstockproceed。

Muchthouhastyettosee，butIperceaveThymortalsighttofaile；objectsdivineMustneedsimpaireandweariehumansense:

HenceforthwhatistocomIwillrelate，Thouthereforegivedueaudience，andattend。

ThissecondsoursofMen，whileyetbutfew，AndwhilethedreadofjudgementpastremainsFreshinthirmindes，fearingtheDeitie，WithsomeregardtowhatisjustandrightShallleadthirlives，andmultiplieapace，Labouringthesoile，andreapingplenteouscrop，Cornwineandoyle；andfromtheherdorflock，OftsacrificingBullock，Lamb，orKid，WithlargeWine-offeringspour"d，andsacredFeastShalspendthirdayesinjoyunblam"d，anddwellLongtimeinpeacebyFamiliesandTribesUnderpaternalrule；tilloneshallriseOfproudambitiousheart，whonotcontentWithfairequalitie，fraternalstate，WillarrogateDominionundeserv"dOverhisbrethren，andquitedispossessConcordandlawofNaturefromtheEarth；

Hunting(andMennotBeastsshallbehisgame)

WithWarrandhostilesnaresuchasrefuseSubjectiontohisEmpiretyrannous:

AmightieHunterthenceheshallbestyl"dBeforetheLord，asindespiteofHeav"n，OrfromHeav"nclamingsecondSovrantie；

AndfromRebellionshallderivehisname，ThoughofRebellionothersheaccuse。

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

OfBrick，andofthatstufftheycasttobuildACitie&；Towre，whosetopmayreachtoHeav"n；

Andgetthemselvesaname，leastfardisperstInforaignLandsthirmemoriebelost，Regardlesswhethergoodorevilfame。

ButGodwhooftdescendstovisitmenUnseen，andthroughthirhabitationswalksTomarkthirdoings，thembeholdingsoon，ComesdowntoseethirCitie，eretheTowerObstructHeav"nTowrs，andinderisionsetsUponthirTonguesavariousSpirittoraseQuiteoutthirNativeLanguage，andinsteadTosowajanglingnoiseofwordsunknown:

ForthwithahideousgabblerisesloudAmongtheBuilders；eachtoothercallsNotunderstood，tillhoarse，andallinrage，Asmockttheystorm；greatlaughterwasinHeav"nAndlookingdown，toseethehubbubstrangeAndhearthedin；thuswasthebuildingleftRidiculous，andtheworkConfusionnam"d。

WheretothusADAMfatherlydispleas"d。

OexecrableSonsotoaspireAbovehisBrethren，tohimselfaffirmingAuthoritieusurpt，fromGodnotgiv"n:

HegaveusonelyoverBeast，Fish，FowlDominionabsolute；thatrightweholdByhisdonation；butManovermenHemadenotLord；suchtitletohimselfReserving，humanleftfromhumanfree。

ButthisUsurperhisencroachmentproudStayesnotonMan；toGodhisTowerintendsSiegeanddefiance:Wretchedman！whatfoodWillheconveyupthithertosustainHimselfandhisrashArmie，wherethinAireAbovetheCloudswillpinehisentrailsgross，AndfamishhimofBreath，ifnotofBread?

TowhomthusMICHAEL。Justlythouabhorr"stThatSon，whoonthequietstateofmenSuchtroublebrought，affectingtosubdueRationalLibertie；yetknowwithall，Sincethyoriginallapse，trueLibertieIslost，whichalwayeswithrightReasondwellsTwinn"d，andfromherhathnodividualbeing:

Reasoninmanobscur"d，ornotobeyd，ImmediatelyinordinatedesiresAndupstartPassionscatchtheGovernmentFromReason，andtoservitudereduceMantillthenfree。ThereforesinceheepermitsWithinhimselfunworthiePowerstoreignOverfreeReason，GodinJudgementjustSubjectshimfromwithouttoviolentLords；

WhooftasundeservedlyenthrallHisoutwardfreedom:Tyranniemustbe，ThoughtotheTyranttherebynoexcuse。

YetsomtimesNationswilldeclinesolowFromvertue，whichisreason，thatnowrong，ButJustice，andsomefatalcurseannextDeprivesthemofthiroutwardlibertie，Thirinwardlost:Witnessth"irreverentSonOfhimwhobuilttheArk，whofortheshameDontohisFather，heardthisheaviecurse，SERVANTOFSERVANTS，onhisvitiousRace。

Thuswillthislatter，astheformerWorld，Stilltendfrombadtoworse，tillGodatlastWeariedwiththeiriniquities，withdrawHispresencefromamongthem，andavertHisholyEyes；resolvingfromthenceforthToleavethemtothirownpollutedwayes；

AndonepeculiarNationtoselectFromalltherest，ofwhomtobeinvok"d，ANationfromonefaithfulmantospring:

HimonthissideEUPHRATESyetresiding，BredupinIdol-worship；Othatmen(Canstthoubelieve?)shouldbesostupidgrown，WhileyetthePatriarkliv"d，whoscap"dtheFlood，AstoforsakethelivingGod，andfallTo-worshipthirownworkinWoodandStoneForGods！yethimGodthemostHighvoutsafesTocallbyVisionfromhisFathershouse，HiskindredandfalseGods，intoaLandWhichhewillshewhim，andfromhimwillraiseAmightieNation，anduponhimshowreHisbenedictionso，thatinhisSeedAllNationsshallbeblest；heestraightobeys，NotknowingtowhatLand，yetfirmbelieves:

Iseehim，butthoucanstnot，withwhatFaithHeleaveshisGods，hisFriends，andnativeSoileURofCHALDAEA，passingnowtheFordToHARAN，afterhimacumbrousTrainOfHerdsandFlocks，andnumerousservitude；

Notwandringpoor，buttrustingallhiswealthWithGod，whocall"dhim，inalandunknown。

CANAANhenowattains，IseehisTentsPitchtaboutSECHEM，andtheneighbouringPlaineOfMOREB；therebypromisehereceavesGifttohisProgenieofallthatLand；

FromHAMATHNorthwardtotheDesertSouth(ThingsbythirnamesIcall，thoughyetunnam"d)

FromHERMONEasttothegreatWesternSea，MountHERMON，yonderSea，eachplacebeholdInprospect，asIpointthem；ontheshoareMountCARMEL；herethedouble-fountedstreamJORDAN，truelimitEastward；buthisSonsShalldwelltoSENIR，thatlongridgeofHills。

Thisponder，thatallNationsoftheEarthShallinhisSeedbeblessed；bythatSeedIsmeantthygreatdeliverer，whoshallbruiseTheSerpentshead；whereoftotheeanonPlainliershallbereveald。ThisPatriarchblest，WhomFAITHFULABRAHAMduetimeshallcall，ASon，andofhisSonaGrand-childeleaves，Likehiminfaith，inwisdom，andrenown；

TheGrandchildewithtwelveSonsincreast，departsFromCANAAN，toaLandhereaftercall"dEGYPT，dividedbytheRiverNILE；

Seewhereitflows，disgorgingatseavenmouthesIntotheSea:tosojourninthatLandHecomesinvitedbyayongerSonIntimeofdearth，aSonwhoseworthydeedsRaisehimtobethesecondinthatRealmeOfPHARAO:therehedies，andleaveshisRaceGrowingintoaNation，andnowgrownSuspectedtoasequentKing，whoseeksTostopthirovergrowth，asinmateguestsToonumerous；whenceofguestshemakesthemslavesInhospitably，andkillsthirinfantMales:

Tillbytwobrethren(thosetwobrethrencallMOSESandAARON)sentfromGodtoclaimeHispeoplefromenthralment，theyreturnWithgloryandspoilebacktothirpromis"dLand。

ButfirstthelawlessTyrant，whodeniesToknowthirGod，ormessagetoregard，MustbecompelldbySignesandJudgementsdire；

TobloodunshedtheRiversmustbeturnd，Frogs，LiceandFliesmustallhisPalacefillWithloath"dintrusion，andfillalltheland；

HisCattelmustofRotandMurrendie，Botchesandblainesmustallhisfleshimboss，Andallhispeople；ThundermixtwithHaile，Hailemixtwithfiremustrendth"EGYPTIANSkieAndwheelonth"Earth，devouringwhereitrouls；

Whatitdevoursnot，Herb，orFruit，orGraine，AdarksomCloudofLocustsswarmingdownMusteat，andonthegroundleavenothinggreen:

Darknessmustovershadowallhisbounds，Palpabledarkness，andblotoutthreedayes；

Lastwithonemidnightstrokeallthefirst-bornOfEGYPTmustliedead。ThuswithtenwoundsThisRiver-dragontam"datlengthsubmitsTolethissojournersdepart，andoftHumbleshisstubbornheart，butstillasIceMorehard"ndafterthaw，tillinhisragePursuingwhomhelatedismissd，theSeaSwallowshimwithhisHost，butthemletspassAsondrielandbetweentwochristalwalls，Aw"dbytherodofMOSESsotostandDivided，tillhisrescu"dgainthirshoar:

SuchwondrouspowerGodtohisSaintwilllend，ThoughpresentinhisAngel，whoshallgoeBeforetheminaCloud，andPillarofFire，Toguidetheminthirjourney，andremoveBehindethem，whileth"obduratKingpursues:

Allnighthewillpursue，buthisapproachDarknessdefendsbetweentillmorningWatch；

ThenthroughtheFireyPillarandtheCloudGodlookingforthwilltroubleallhisHostAndcrazethirChariotwheels:whenbycommandMOSESoncemorehispotentRodextendsOvertheSea；theSeahisRodobeys；

OnthirimbattelldrankstheWavesreturn，AndoverwhelmthirWarr:theRaceelectSafetowardsCANAANfromtheshoaradvanceThroughthewildeDesert，notthereadiestway，LeastentringontheCANAANITEallarmdWarrterrifietheminexpert，andfeareReturnthembacktoEGYPT，choosingratherIngloriouslifewithservitude；forlifeTonobleandignobleismoresweetUntraindinArmes，whererashnessleadsnoton。

ThisalsoshalltheygainbythirdelayInthewideWilderness，theretheyshallfoundThirgovernment，andthirgreatSenatechooseThroughthetwelveTribes，torulebyLawsordaind:

GodfromtheMountofSINAI，whosegraytopShalltremble，hedescending，willhimselfInThunderLightningandloudTrumpetssoundOrdainethemLawes；partsuchasappertaineTocivilJustice，partreligiousRitesOfsacrifice，informingthem，bytypesAndshadowes，ofthatdestindSeedtobruiseTheSerpent，bywhatmeanesheshallachieveMankindsdeliverance。ButthevoiceofGodTomortaleareisdreadful；theybeseechThatMOSESmightreporttothemhiswill，Andterrorcease；hegrantsthemthirdesire，InstructedthattoGodisnoaccessWithoutMediator，whosehighOfficenowMOSESinfigurebeares，tointroduceOnegreater，ofwhosedayheshallforetell，AndalltheProphetsinthirAgethetimesOfgreatMESSIAHshallsing。ThusLawsandRitesEstablisht，suchdelighthathGodinMenObedienttohiswill，thathevoutsafesAmongthemtosetuphisTabernacle，TheholyOnewithmortalMentodwell:

ByhisprescriptaSanctuaryisfram"dOfCedar，overlaidwithGold，thereinAnArk，andintheArkhisTestimony，TheRecordsofhisCov"nant，overtheseAMercie-seatofGoldbetweenthewingsOftwobrightCherubim，beforehimburnSeavenLampsasinaZodiacrepresentingTheHeav"nlyfires；overtheTentaCloudShallrestbyDay，afieriegleamebyNight，Savewhentheyjournie，andatlengththeycome，ConductedbyhisAngeltotheLandPromisdtoABRAHAMandhisSeed:therestWerelongtotell，howmanyBattelsfought，HowmanyKingsdestroyd，andKingdomswon，OrhowtheSunshallinmidHeav"nstandstillAdayentire，andNightsduecourseadjourne，Mansvoicecommanding，SuninGIBEONstand，AndthouMooninthevaleofAIALON，TillISRAELovercome；socallthethirdFromABRAHAM，SonofISAAC，andfromhimHiswholedescent，whothusshallCANAANwin。

HereADAMinterpos"d。OsentfromHeav"n，Enlightnerofmydarkness，graciousthingsThouhastreveald，thosechieflywhichconcerneJustABRAHAMandhisSeed:nowfirstIfindeMineeyestrueop"ning，andmyheartmucheas"d，ErwhileperplextwiththoughtswhatwouldbecomOfmeeandallMankind；butnowIseeHisday，inwhomallNationsshallbeblest，Favourunmeritedbyme，whosoughtForbidd"nknowledgebyforbidd"nmeans。

ThisyetIapprehendnot，whytothoseAmongwhomGodwilldeignetodwellonEarthSomanyandsovariousLawsaregiv"n；

SomanyLawsarguesomanysinsAmongthem；howcanGodwithsuchreside?

TowhomthusMICHAEL。DoubtnotbutthatsinWillreignamongthem，asoftheebegot；

AndthereforewasLawgiventhemtoevinceThirnaturalpravitie，bystirringupSinagainstLawtofight；thatwhentheyseeLawcandiscoversin，butnotremove，Savebythoseshadowieexpiationsweak，ThebloudofBullsandGoats，theymayconcludeSomebloudmorepreciousmustbepaidforMan，Justforunjust，thatinsuchrighteousnessTothembyFaithimputed，theymayfindeJustificationtowardsGod，andpeaceOfConscience，whichtheLawbyCeremoniesCannotappease，norManthemoralpartPerform，andnotperformingcannotlive。

SoLawappearsimperfet，andbutgiv"nWithpurposetoresigntheminfulltimeUptoabetterCov"nant，disciplin"dFromshadowieTypestoTruth，fromFleshtoSpirit，FromimpositionofstrictLaws，tofreeAcceptanceoflargeGrace，fromservilfearTofilial，worksofLawtoworksofFaith。

AndthereforeshallnotMOSES，thoughofGodHighlybelov"d，beingbuttheMinisterOfLaw，hispeopleintoCANAANlead；

ButJOSHUAwhomtheGentilesJESUScall，HisNameandOfficebearing，whoshallquellTheadversarieSerpent，andbringbackThroughtheworldswildernesslongwanderdmanSafetoeternalParadiseofrest。

MeanwhiletheyinthirearthlyCANAANplac"tLongtimeshalldwellandprosper，butwhensinsNationalinterruptthirpublicpeace，ProvokingGodtoraisethemenemies:

FromwhomasofthesavesthempenitentByJudgesfirst，thenunderKings；ofwhomThesecond，bothforpietierenowndAndpuissantdeeds，apromiseshallreceiveIrrevocable，thathisRegalThroneForevershallendure；thelikeshallsingAllProphecie，ThatoftheRoyalStockOfDAVID(soInamethisKing)shallriseASon，theWomansSeedtotheeforetold，ForetoldtoABRAHAM，asinwhomshalltrustAllNations，andtoKingsforetold，ofKingsThelast，forofhisReignshallbenoend。

Butfirstalongsuccessionmustensue，AndhisnextSonforWealthandWisdomfam"d，ThecloudedArkofGodtilltheninTentsWandring，shallinagloriousTempleenshrine。

Suchfollowhim，asshallberegisterdPartgood，partbad，ofbadthelongerscrowle，WhosefoulIdolatries，andotherfaultsHeapttothepopularsumme，willsoincenseGod，astoleavethem，andexposethirLand，ThirCitie，hisTemple，andhisholyArkWithallhissacredthings，ascornandpreyTothatproudCitie，whosehighWallsthousaw"stLeftinconfusion，BABYLONthencecall"d。

ThereincaptivitieheletsthemdwellThespaceofseventieyears，thenbringsthemback，Remembringmercie，andhisCov"nantswornToDAVID，stablishtasthedayesofHeav"n。

ReturndfromBABYLONbyleaveofKingsThirLords，whomGoddispos"d，thehouseofGodTheyfirstre-edifie，andforawhileInmeanestatelivemoderate，tillgrownInwealthandmultitude，factioustheygrow；

ButfirstamongthePriestsdissensionsprings，MenwhoattendtheAltar，andshouldmostEndeavourPeace:thirstrifepollutionbringsUpontheTempleitself:atlasttheyseiseTheScepter，andregardnotDAVIDSSons，Thenlooseittoastranger，thatthetrueAnointedKingMESSIAHmightbebornBarr"dofhisright；yetathisBirthaStarrUnseenbeforeinHeav"nproclaimshimcom，AndguidestheEasternSages，whoenquireHisplace，toofferIncense，Myrrh，andGold；

HisplaceofbirthasolemnAngeltellsTosimpleShepherds，keepingwatchbynight；

Theygladlythitherhaste，andbyaQuireOfsquadrondAngelshearhisCarolsung。

AVirginishisMother，buthisSireThePowerofthemostHigh；heshallascendTheThronehereditarie，andboundhisReignWithearthswidebounds，hisglorywiththeHeav"ns。

Heceas"d，discerningADAMwithsuchjoySurcharg"d，ashadlikegriefbindew"dintears，Withouttheventofwords，whichthesehebreathd。

OProphetofgladtidings，finisherOfutmosthope！nowclearIunderstandWhatoftmysteddiestthoughtshavesearchtinvain，Whyourgreatexpectationshouldbecall"dTheseedofWoman:VirginMother，Haile，HighintheloveofHeav"n，yetfrommyLoynesThoushaltproceed，andfromthyWombtheSonOfGodmostHigh；SoGodwithmanunites。

NeedsmusttheSerpentnowhiscapitalbruiseExpectwithmortalpaine:saywhereandwhenThirfight，whatstrokeshallbruisetheVictorsheel。

TowhomthusMICHAEL。Dreamnotofthirfight，AsofaDuel，orthelocalwoundsOfheadorheel:notthereforejoynestheSonManhoodtoGod-head，withmorestrengthtofoilThyenemie；norsoisovercomeSATAN，whosefallfromHeav"n，adeadlierbruise，Disabl"dnottogivetheethydeathswound:

Whichhee，whocomesthySaviour，shallrecure，NotbydestroyingSATAN，buthisworksIntheeandinthySeed:norcanthisbe，Butbyfulfillingthatwhichthoudidstwant，ObediencetotheLawofGod，impos"dOnpenaltieofdeath，andsufferingdeath，Thepenaltietothytransgressiondue，Andduetotheirswhichoutofthinewillgrow:

SoonelycanhighJusticerestappaid。

TheLawofGodexactheshallfulfillBothbyobedienceandbylove，thoughloveAlonefulfilltheLaw；thypunishmentHeshallendurebycomingintheFleshToareproachfullifeandcurseddeath，ProclaimingLifetoallwhoshallbelieveInhisredemption，andthathisobedienceImputedbecomestheirsbyFaith，hismeritsTosavethem，notthirown，thoughlegalworks。

Forthisheshalllivehated，beblasphem"d，Seis"donbyforce，judg"d，andtodeathcondemndAshamefulandaccurst，naildtotheCrossByhisownNation，slaineforbringingLife；

ButtotheCrosshenailesthyEnemies，TheLawthatisagainstthee，andthesinsOfallmankinde，withhimtherecrucifi"d，NevertohurtthemmorewhorightlytrustInthishissatisfaction；sohedies，Butsoonrevives，DeathoverhimnopowerShalllongusurp；erethethirddawninglightReturne，theStarresofMornshallseehimriseOutofhisgrave，freshasthedawninglight，Thyransompaid，whichManfromdeathredeems，HisdeathforMan，asmanyasofferdLifeNeglectnot，andthebenefitimbraceByFaithnotvoidofworks:thisGod-likeactAnnulsthydoom，thedeaththoushouldsthavedy"d，Insinforeverlostfromlife；thisactShallbruisetheheadofSATAN，crushhisstrengthDefeatingSinandDeath，histwomainearmes，AndfixfarrdeeperinhisheadthirstingsThentemporaldeathshallbruisetheVictorsheel，Ortheirswhomheredeems，adeathlikesleep，AgentlewaftingtoimmortalLife。

NorafterresurrectionshallhestayLongeronEarththencertainetimestoappeerTohisDisciples，MenwhoinhisLifeStillfollow"dhim；tothemshallleaveinchargeToteachallnationswhatofhimtheylearn"dAndhisSalvation，themwhoshallbeleeveBaptizingintheprofluentstreame，thesigneOfwashingthemfromguiltofsintoLifePure，andinmindprepar"d，ifsobefall，Fordeath，likethatwhichtheredeemerdy"d。

AllNationstheyshallteach；forfromthatdayNotonelytotheSonsofABRAHAMSLoinesSalvationshallbePreacht，buttotheSonsOfABRAHAMSFaithwhereverthroughtheworld；

SoinhisseedallNationsshallbeblest。

ThentotheHeav"nofHeav"nsheshallascendWithvictory，triumphingthroughtheaireOverhisfoesandthine；thereshallsurpriseTheSerpent，Princeofaire，anddraginChainesThroughallhisrealme，&；thereconfoundedleave；

Thenenterintoglory，andresumeHisSeatatGodsrighthand，exaltedhighAboveallnamesinHeav"n；andthenceshallcome，Whenthisworldsdissolutionshallberipe，Withgloryandpowertojudgebothquick&；dead，Tojudgeth"unfaithfuldead，buttorewardHisfaithful，andreceavethemintobliss，WhetherinHeav"norEarth，forthentheEarthShallallbeParadise，farhappierplaceThenthisofEDEN，andfarhappierdaies。

Sospaketh"ArchangelMICHAEL，thenpaus"d，AsattheWorldsgreatperiod；andourSireRepletewithjoyandwonderthusrepli"d。

Ogoodnessinfinite，goodnessimmense！

Thatallthisgoodofevilshallproduce，Andevilturntogood；morewonderfulThenthatwhichbycreationfirstbroughtforthLightoutofdarkness！fullofdoubtIstand，WhetherIshouldrepentmenowofsinBymeedoneandoccasiond，orrejoyceMuchmore，thatmuchmoregoodthereofshallspring，ToGodmoreglory，moregoodwilltoMenFromGod，andoverwrauthgraceshallabound。

Butsay，ifourdelivereruptoHeav"nMustreascend，whatwillbetidethefewHisfaithful，leftamongth"unfaithfulherd，Theenemiesoftruth；whothenshallguideHispeople，whodefend?willtheynotdealeWorswithhisfollowersthenwithhimtheydealt?

Besuretheywill，saidth"Angel；butfromHeav"nHeetohisownaComforterwillsend，ThepromiseoftheFather，whoshalldwellHisSpiritwithinthem，andtheLawofFaithWorkingthroughlove，uponthirheartsshallwrite，Toguidetheminalltruth，andalsoarmeWithspiritualArmour，abletoresistSATANSassaults，andquenchhisfieriedartsWhatMancandoagainstthem，notaffraid，Thoughtothedeath，againstsuchcrueltiesWithinwardconsolationsrecompenc"t，AndoftsupportedsoasshallamazeThirproudestpersecuters:fortheSpiritPowrdfirstonhisApostles，whomhesendsToevangelizetheNations，thenonallBaptiz"d，shallthemwithwondrousgiftsendueTospeakallTongues，anddoallMiracles，AsdidthirLordbeforethem。ThustheywinGreatnumbersofeachNationtoreceaveWithjoythetidingsbroughtfromHeav"n:atlengthThirMinistryperform"d，andracewellrun，Thirdoctrineandthirstorywrittenleft，Theydie；butinthirroom，astheyforewarne，Wolvesshallsucceedforteachers，grievousWolves，WhoallthesacredmysteriesofHeav"nTothirownvileadvantagesshallturneOflucreandambition，andthetruthWithsuperstitionsandtraditionstaint，LeftonelyinthosewrittenRecordspure，ThoughnotbutbytheSpiritunderstood。

Thenshalltheyseektoavailthemselvesofnames，Placesandtitles，andwiththesetojoineSecularpower，thoughfeigningstilltoactByspiritual，tothemselvesappropriatingTheSpiritofGod，promisdalikeandgiv"nToallBeleevers；andfromthatpretense，SpiritualLawesbycarnalpowershallforceOneveryconscience；LawswhichnoneshallfindeLefttheminrould，orwhattheSpiritwithinShallontheheartengrave。WhatwilltheythenButforcetheSpiritofGraceitself，andbindeHisconsortLibertie；what，butunbuildHislivingTemples，builtbyFaithtostand，ThirownFaithnotanothers:foronEarthWhoagainstFaithandConsciencecanbeheardInfallible?yetmanywillpresume:

WhenceheaviepersecutionshallariseOnallwhointheworshippersevereOfSpiritandTruth；therest，farrgreaterpart，WilldeeminoutwardRitesandspeciousformesReligionsatisfi"d；TruthshallretireBestuckwithslandrousdarts，andworksofFaithRarelybefound:soshalltheWorldgoeon，Togoodmalignant，tobadmenbenigne，Underherownwaightgroaning，tillthedayAppeerofrespirationtothejust，Andvengeancetothewicked，atreturnOfhimsolatelypromis"dtothyaid，TheWomansseed，obscurelythenforetold，NowamplierknownthySaviourandthyLord，LastintheCloudsfromHeav"ntoberevealdIngloryoftheFather，todissolveSATANwithhispervertedWorld，thenraiseFromtheconflagrantmass，purg"dandrefin"d，NewHeav"ns，newEarth，AgesofendlessdateFoundedinrighteousnessandpeaceandlove，TobringforthfruitsJoyandeternalBliss。

Heended；andthusADAMlastreply"d。

Howsoonhaththyprediction，Seerblest，Measur"dthistransientWorld，theRaceoftime，Tilltimestandfixt:beyondisallabyss，Eternitie，whoseendnoeyecanreach。

GreatlyinstructedIshallhencedepart，Greatlyinpeaceofthought，andhavemyfillOfknowledge，whatthisvesselcancontaine；

Beyondwhichwasmyfollytoaspire。

HenceforthIlearne，thattoobeyisbest，AndlovewithfearetheonelyGod，towalkAsinhispresence，evertoobserveHisprovidence，andonhimsoledepend，Mercifuloverallhisworks，withgoodStillovercomingevil，andbysmallAccomplishinggreatthings，bythingsdeemdweakSubvertingworldlystrong，andworldlywiseBysimplymeek；thatsufferingforTruthssakeIsfortitudetohighestvictorie，AndtothefaithfulDeaththeGateofLife；

TaughtthisbyhisexamplewhomInowAcknowledgemyRedeemereverblest。

Towhomthusalsoth"Angellastrepli"d:

Thishavinglearnt，thouhastattaindthesummeOfwisdom；hopenohigher，thoughalltheStarrsThouknewstbyname，andallth"etherealPowers，Allsecretsofthedeep，allNaturesworks，OrworksofGodinHeav"n，Air，Earth，orSea，AndalltherichesofthisWorldenjoydst，Andalltherule，oneEmpire；onelyaddDeedstothyknowledgeanswerable，addFaith，AddVertue，Patience，Temperance，addLove，Bynametocomecall"dCharitie，thesoulOfalltherest:thenwiltthounotbeloathToleavethisParadise，butshaltpossessAParadisewithinthee，happierfarr。

LetusdescendnowthereforefromthistopOfSpeculation；forthehourpreciseExactsourpartinghence；andseetheGuards，BymeeencamptonyonderHill，expectThirmotion，atwhoseFrontaflamingSword，Insignalofremove，wavesfiercelyround；

Wemaynolongerstay:go，wakenEve；

HeralsoIwithgentleDreamshavecalm"dPortendinggood，andallherspiritscompos"dTomeeksubmission:thouatseasonfitLetherwiththeepartakewhatthouhastheard，ChieflywhatmayconcernherFaithtoknow，ThegreatdeliverancebyherSeedtocome(ForbytheWomansSeed)onallMankind。

Thatyemaylive，whichwillbemanydayes，BothinoneFaithunanimousthoughsad，Withcauseforevilspast，yetmuchmorecheer"dWithmeditationonthehappieend。

Heended，andtheybothdescendtheHill；

Descended，ADAMtotheBowrewhereEVE

Laysleepingranbefore，butfoundherwak"t；

Andthuswithwordsnotsadshehimreceav"d。

Whencethoureturnst，&；whitherwentst，Iknow；

ForGodisalsoinsleep，andDreamsadvise，Whichhehathsentpropitious，somegreatgoodPresaging，sincewithsorrowandheartsdistressVVeariedIfellasleep:butnowleadon；

Inmeeisnodelay；withtheetogoe，Istostayhere；withouttheeheretostay，Istogohenceunwilling；thoutomeeArtallthingsunderHeav"n，allplacesthou，VVhoformywilfulcrimeartbanishthence。

ThisfurtherconsolationyetsecureIcarryhence；thoughallbymeeislost，SuchfavourIunworthieamvoutsaft，BymeethePromis"dSeedshallallrestore。

SospakeourMotherEVE，andADAMheardVVellpleas"d，butanswer"dnot；fornowtoonighTh"Archangelstood，andfromtheotherHillTothirfixtStation，allinbrightarrayTheCherubimdescended；onthegroundGlidingmeteorous，asEv"ningMistRis"nfromaRivero"rethemarishglides，AndgathersgroundfastattheLabourersheelHomewardreturning。HighinFrontadvanc"t，ThebrandishtSwordofGodbeforethemblaz"dFierceasaComet；whichwithtorridheat，AndvapourastheLIBYANAiradust，BegantoparchthattemperateClime；whereatIneitherhandthehastningAngelcaughtOurlingringParents，andtoth"EasternGateLetthemdirect，anddowntheCliffasfastTothesubjectedPlaine；thendisappeer"d。

Theylookingback，allth"EasternsidebeheldOfParadise，solatethirhappieseat，Wav"doverbythatflamingBrand，theGateWithdreadfulFacesthrong"dandfierieArmes:

Somnaturaltearstheydrop"d，butwip"dthemsoon；

TheWorldwasallbeforethem，wheretochooseThirplaceofrest，andProvidencethirguide:

Theyhandinhandwithwandringstepsandslow，ThroughEDENtookthirsolitarieway。TheEnd