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；letEVEforIhavedrenchthereyes
　　Heresleepbelowwhilethoutoforesightwak'st，Asoncethouslepst，whileSheetolifewasformd。
　　TowhomthusADAMgratefullyrepli'd。
　　Ascend，Ifollowthee，safeGuide，thepathThoulead'stme，andtothehandofHeav'nsubmit，Howeverchast'ning，totheevilturneMyobviousbreast，armingtoovercomBysuffering，andearnerestfromlabourwon，IfsoImayattain。SobothascendIntheVisionsofGod:ItwasaHillOfParadisethehighest，fromwhosetopTheHemisphereofEarthincleerestKenStretchtouttoamplestreachofprospectlay。
　　NothigherthatHillnorwiderlookinground，WhereonfordifferentcausetheTemptersetOursecondADAMintheWilderness，ToshewhimallEarthsKingdomesandthirGlory。
　　HisEyemighttherecommandwhereverstoodCityofoldormodernFame，theSeatOfmightiestEmpire，fromthedestindWallsOfCAMBALU，seatofCATHAIANCAN
　　AndSAMARCHANDbyOXUS，TEMIRSThrone，ToPAQUINofSINAEANKings，andthenceToAGRAandLAHORofgreatMOGUL
　　DowntothegoldenCHERSONESE，orwhereThePERSIANinECBATANsate，orsinceInHISPAHAN，orwheretheRUSSIANKSAR
　　InMOSCO，ortheSultaninBIZANCE，TURCHESTAN-born；norcouldhiseyenotkenTh'EmpireofNEGUStohisutmostPortERCOCOandthelessMaritineKingsMOMBAZA，andQUILOA，andMELIND，AndSOFALAthoughtOPHIR，totheRealmeOfCONGO，andANGOLAfardestSouth；
　　OrthencefromNIGERFloodtoATLASMountTheKingdomsofALMANSOR，FEZ，andSUS，MAROCCOandALGIERS，andTREMISEN；
　　OnEUROPEthence，andwhereROMEwastoswayTheVVorld:inSpiritperhapshealsosawRichMEXICOtheseatofMOTEZUME，AndCUSCOinPERU，thericherseatOfATABALIPA，andyetunspoil'dGUIANA，whosegreatCitieGERYONSSonsCallELDORADO:buttonoblersightsMICHAELfromADAMSeyestheFilmeremov'dVVhichthatfalseFruitthatpromis'dclearersightHadbred；thenpurg'dwithEuphrasieandRueThevisualNerve，forhehadmuchtosee；
　　AndfromtheVVellofLifethreedropsinstill'd。
　　SodeepthepoweroftheseIngredientspierc'd，Eevntotheinmostseatofmentalsight，ThatADAMnowenforc'ttoclosehiseyes，SunkdownandallhisSpiritsbecameintranst:
　　ButhimthegentleAngelbythehandSoonrais'd，andhisattentionthusrecall'd。
　　ADAM，nowopethineeyes，andfirstbeholdTh'effectswhichthyoriginalcrimehathwroughtInsometospringfromthee，whonevertouch'dTh'exceptedTree，norwiththeSnakeconspir'd，Norsinn'dthysin，yetfromthatsinderiveCorruptiontobringforthmoreviolentdeeds。
　　Hiseyesheop'nd，andbeheldafield，Partarableandtilth，whereonwereSheavesNewreapt，theotherpartsheep-walksandfoulds；
　　Ith'midstanAltarastheLand-markstoodRustic，ofgrassiesord；thitheranonAsweatieReaperfromhisTillagebroughtFirstFruits，thegreenEare，andtheyellowSheaf，Uncull'd，ascametohand；aShepherdnextMoremeekcamewiththeFirstlingsofhisFlockChoicestandbest；thensacrificing，laidTheInwardsandthirFat，withIncensestrew'd，OnthecleftWood，andalldueRitesperform'd。
　　HisOffringsoonpropitiousFirefromHeav'nConsum'dwithnimbleglance，andgratefulsteame；
　　Theothersnot，forhiswasnotsincere；
　　Whereatheeinlierag'd，andastheytalk'd，SmotehimintotheMidriffwithastoneThatbeatoutlife；hefell，anddeadlypaleGroandouthisSoulwithgushingbloudeffus'd。
　　MuchatthatsightwasADAMinhisheartDismai'd，andthusinhastetoth'Angelcri'd。
　　OTeacher，somegreatmischiefhathbefall'nTothatmeekman，whowellhadsacrific'd；
　　IsPietiethusandpureDevotionpaid?
　　T'whomMICHAELthus，heealsomov'd，repli'd。
　　ThesetwoareBrethren，ADAM，andtocomeOutofthyloyns；th'unjustthejusthathslain，ForenviethathisBrothersOfferingfoundFromHeav'nacceptance；butthebloodieFactWillbeaveng'd，andth'othersFaithapprov'dLoosenoreward，thoughherethouseehimdie，Rowlingindustandgore。TowhichourSire。
　　Alas，bothforthedeedandforthecause！
　　ButhaveInowseenDeath?IsthisthewayImustreturntonativedust?OsightOfterrour，foulanduglytobehold，Horridtothink，howhorribletofeel！
　　TowhomthusMICHAEL。DeaththouhastseenInhisfirstshapeonman；butmanyshapesOfDeath，andmanyarethewayesthatleadTohisgrimCave，alldismal；yettosenseMoreterribleatth'entrancethenwithin。
　　Some，asthousaw'st，byviolentstrokeshalldie，ByFire，Flood，Famin，byIntemperancemoreInMeatsandDrinks，whichontheEarthshalbringDiseasesdire，ofwhichamonstrouscrewBeforetheeshallappear；thatthoumaystknowWhatmiserieth'inabstinenceofEVE
　　Shallbringonmen。ImmediatelyaplaceBeforehiseyesappeard，sad，noysom，dark，ALazar-houseitseemd，whereinwerelaidNumbersofalldiseas'd，allmaladiesOfgastlySpasm，orrackingtorture，qualmesOfheart-sickAgonie，allfeavorouskinds，Convulsions，Epilepsies，fierceCatarrhs，IntestinStoneandUlcer，Colicpangs，Dropsies，andAsthma's，andJoint-rackingRheums。
　　Direwasthetossing，deepthegroans，despairTendedthesickbusiestfromCouchtoCouch；
　　AndoverthemtriumphantDeathhisDartShook，butdelaidtostrike，thoughoftinvok'tWithvows，asthirchiefgood，andfinalhope。
　　SightsodeformwhatheartofRockcouldlongDrie-ey'dbehold?ADAMcouldnot，butwept，ThoughnotofWomanborn；compassionquell'dHisbestofMan，andgavehimuptotearsAspace，tillfirmerthoughtsrestraindexcess，Andscarcerecoveringwordshisplaintrenew'd。
　　OmiserableMankind，towhatfallDegraded，towhatwretchedstatereserv'd?
　　Betterendheerunborn。Whyislifegiv'nTobethuswrestedfromus?ratherwhyObtrudedonusthus?whoifweknewWhatwereceive，wouldeithernotacceptLifeoffer'd，orsoonbegtolayitdown，Gladtobesodismistinpeace。CanthusTh'ImageofGodinmancreatedonceSogoodlyanderect，thoughfaultiesince，Tosuchunsightlysufferingsbedebas'tUnderinhumanpains?WhyshouldnotMan，RetainingstillDivinesimilitudeInpart，fromsuchdeformitiesbefree，AndforhisMakersImagesakeexempt?
　　ThirMakersImage，answerdMICHAEL，thenForsookthem，whenthemselvestheyvillifi'dToserveungovern'dappetite，andtookHisImagewhomtheyserv'd，abrutishvice，InductivemainlytothesinofEVE。
　　Thereforesoabjectisthirpunishment，DisfiguringnotGodslikeness，butthirown，Orifhislikeness，bythemselvesdefac'tWhiletheypervertpureNatureshealthfulrulesToloathsomsickness，worthily，sincetheyGodsImagedidnotreverenceinthemselves。
　　Iyeilditjust，saidADAM，andsubmit。
　　Butisthereyetnootherway，besidesThesepainfulpassages，howwemaycomeToDeath，andmixwithourconnaturaldust?
　　Thereis，saidMICHAEL，ifthouwellobserveTheruleofnottoomuch，bytemperancetaughtInwhatthoueatstanddrinkst，seekingfromthenceDuenourishment，notgluttonousdelight，Tillmanyyearsoverthyheadreturn:
　　Somaistthoulive，tilllikeripeFruitthoudropIntothyMotherslap，orbewitheaseGatherd，notharshlypluckt，fordeathmature:
　　Thisisoldage；butthenthoumustoutliveThyyouth，thystrength，thybeauty，whichwillchangeTowitherdweak&；gray；thySensesthenObtuse，alltasteofpleasuremustforgoe，Towhatthouhast，andfortheAireofyouthHopefulandcheerful，inthybloodwillreigneAmelanchollydampofcoldanddryTowaighthyspiritsdown，andlastconsumeTheBalmeofLife。TowhomourAncestor。
　　HenceforthIflienotDeath，norwouldprolongLifemuch，bentratherhowImaybequitFairestandeasiestofthiscombrouscharge，WhichImustkeeptillmyappointeddayOfrendringup。MICHAELtohimrepli'd。
　　NorlovethyLife，norhate；butwhatthoulivstLivewell，howlongorshortpermittoHeav'n:
　　Andnowpreparetheeforanothersight。
　　HelookdandsawaspaciousPlaine，whereonWereTentsofvarioushue；bysomewereherdsOfCattelgrazing:others，whencethesoundOfInstrumentsthatmademelodiouschimeWasheard，ofHarpandOrgan；andwhomoovdThirstopsandchordswasseen:hisvolanttouchInstinctthroughallproportionslowandhighFledandpursu'dtransversetheresonantfugue。
　　InotherpartstoodonewhoattheForgeLabouring，twomassieclodsofIronandBrassHadmeltedwhetherfoundwherecasualfireHadwastedwoodsonMountainorinVale，DowntotheveinsofEarth，thenceglidinghotTosomCavesmouth，orwhetherwashtbystreamFromundergroundtheliquidOrehedreindIntofitmouldsprepar'd；fromwhichheformdFirsthisownTooles；then，whatmightelsebewroughtFulfilorgrav'ninmettle。Afterthese，ButonthehethersideadifferentsortFromthehighneighbouringHills，whichwasthirSeat，DowntothePlaindescended:bythirguiseJustmentheyseemd，andallthirstudybentToworshipGodaright，andknowhisworksNothid，northosethingslostwhichmightpreserveFreedomandPeacetomen:theyonthePlainLonghadnotwalkt，whenfromtheTentsbeholdABeavieoffairWomen，richlygayInGemsandwantondress；totheHarptheysungSoftamorousDitties，andindancecameon:
　　TheMenthoughgrave，ey'dthem，andletthireyesRovewithoutrein，tillintheamorousNetFastcaught，theylik'd，andeachhislikingchose；
　　Andnowoflovetheytreattillth'EevningStarLovesHarbingerappeerd；thenallinheatTheylighttheNuptialTorch，andbidinvokeHymen，thenfirsttomarriageRitesinvok't；
　　WithFeastandMusickalltheTentsresound。
　　SuchhappyinterviewandfaireventOflove&；youthnotlost，Songs，Garlands，Flours，AndcharmingSymphoniesattach'dtheheartOfADAM，soonenclin'dtoadmitdelight，ThebentofNature；whichhethusexpress'd。
　　Trueopenerofmineeyes，primeAngelblest，MuchbetterseemsthisVision，andmorehopeOfpeacefuldayesportends，thenthosetwopast；
　　Thosewereofhateanddeath，orpainmuchworse，HereNatureseemsfulfilldinallherends。
　　TowhomthusMICHAEL。JudgnotwhatisbestBypleasure，thoughtoNatureseemingmeet，Created，asthouart，tonoblerendHolieandpure，conformitiedivine。
　　ThoseTentsthousawstsopleasant，weretheTentsOfwickedness，whereinshalldwellhisRaceWhoslewhisBrother；studioustheyappereOfArtsthatpolishLife，Inventersrare，UnmindfulofthirMaker，thoughhisSpiritTaughtthem，buttheyhisgiftsacknowledg'dnone。
　　Yettheyabeauteousofspringshallbeget；
　　ForthatfairfemalTroopthousawst，thatseemdOfGoddesses，soblithe，sosmooth，sogay，YetemptyofallgoodwhereinconsistsWomansdomestichonourandchiefpraise；
　　BredonelyandcompletedtothetasteOflustfulapperence，tosing，todance，Todress，andtrouletheTongue，androuletheEye。
　　TothesethatsoberRaceofMen，whoselivesReligioustitl'dthemtheSonsofGod，Shallyeildupallthirvertue，allthirfameIgnobly，tothetrainsandtothesmilesOfthesefairAtheists，andnowswiminjoy，Erelongtoswimatlargandlaugh；forwhichTheworlderelongaworldoftearsmustweepe。
　　TowhomthusADAMofshortjoybereft。
　　Opittieandshame，thattheywhotolivewellEnterdsofaire，shouldturnasidetotreadPathsindirect，orinthemidwayfaint！
　　ButstillIseethetenorofManswoeHoldsonthesame，fromWomantobegin。
　　FromManseffeminateslacknessitbegins，Saidth'Angel，whoshouldbetterholdhisplaceBywisdome，andsuperiourgiftsreceavd。
　　ButnowpreparetheeforanotherScene。
　　HelookdandsawwideTerritoriespredBeforehim，Towns，andruralworksbetween，CitiesofMenwithloftyGatesandTowrs，ConcoursinArms，fierceFacesthreatningWarr，GiantsofmightieBone，andbouldemprise；
　　PartwieldthirArms，partcourbthefoamingSteed，SingleorinArrayofBattelrang'dBothHorseandFoot，noridelymustringstood；
　　OnewayaBandselectfromforagedrivesAherdofBeeves，faireOxenandfaireKineFromafatMeddowground；orfleecyFlock，EwesandthirbleatingLambsoverthePlaine，ThirBootie；scarcewithLifetheShepherdsflye，Butcallinaide，whichtacksabloodyFray；
　　WithcruelTournamenttheSquadronsjoine；
　　WhereCattelpastur'dlate，nowscatterdliesWithCarcassesandArmsth'ensanguindFieldDeserted:OtherstoaCitiestrongLaySiege，encampt；byBatterie，Scale，andMine，Assaulting；othersfromtheWalldefendWithDartandJav'lin，StonesandsulfurousFire；
　　Oneachhandslaughterandgiganticdeeds。
　　Inotherpartthescepter'dHaraldscallToCouncilintheCitieGates:anonGrey-headedmenandgrave，withWarrioursmixt，Assemble，andHaranguesareheard，butsoonInfactiousopposition，tillatlastOfmiddleAgeonerising，eminentInwisedeport，spakemuchofRightandWrong，OfJustice，ofReligion，TruthandPeace，AndJudgementfromabove:himoldandyoungExploded，andhadseiz'dwithviolenthands，HadnotaClouddescendingsnatch'dhimthenceUnseenamidthethrong:soviolenceProceeded，andOppression，andSword-LawThroughallthePlain，andrefugenonewasfound。
　　ADAMwasallintears，andtohisguideLamentingturndfullsad；Owhatarethese，DeathsMinisters，notMen，whothusdealDeathInhumanlytomen，andmultiplyTenthousandfouldthesinofhimwhoslewHisBrother；forofwhomsuchmassacherMaketheybutofthirBrethren，menofmen?
　　ButwhowasthatJustMan，whomhadnotHeav'nRescu'd，hadinhisRighteousnessbinlost?
　　TowhomthusMICHAEL；ThesearetheproductOfthoseill-matedMarriagesthousaw'st；
　　Wheregoodwithbadwerematcht，whoofthemselvesAbhortojoyn；andbyimprudencemixt，ProduceprodigiousBirthsofbodieormind。
　　SuchweretheseGiants，menofhighrenown；
　　ForinthosedayesMightonelyshallbeadmir'd，AndValourandHeroicVertucall'd；
　　ToovercomeinBattel，andsubdueNations，andbringhomespoilswithinfiniteMan-slaughter，shallbeheldthehighestpitchOfhumanGlorie，andforGloriedoneOftriumph，tobestyl'dgreatConquerours，PatronsofMankind，Gods，andSonsofGods，Destroyersrightliercall'dandPlaguesofmen。
　　ThusFameshallbeachiev'd，renownonEarth，Andwhatmostmeritsfameinsilencehid。
　　Butheetheseventhfromthee，whomthoubeheldstTheonelyrighteousinaWorldperverse，Andthereforehated，thereforesobesetWithFoesfordaringsingletobejust，AndutterodiousTruth，thatGodwouldcomeTojudgethemwithhisSaints:HimthemostHighRaptinabalmieCloudwithwingedSteedsDid，asthousawst，receave，towalkwithGodHighinSalvationandtheClimesofbliss，ExemptfromDeath；toshewtheewhatrewardAwaitsthegood，therestwhatpunishment；
　　Whichnowdirectthineeyesandsoonbehold。
　　Helook'd，&；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；
　　HuntingandMennotBeastsshallbehisgame
　　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；OthatmenCanstthoubelieve?shouldbesostupidgrown，WhileyetthePatriarkliv'd，whoscap'dtheFlood，AstoforsakethelivingGod，andfallTo-worshipthirownworkinWoodandStoneForGods！yethimGodthemostHighvoutsafesTocallbyVisionfromhisFathershouse，HiskindredandfalseGods，intoaLandWhichhewillshewhim，andfromhimwillraiseAmightieNation，anduponhimshowreHisbenedictionso，thatinhisSeedAllNationsshallbeblest；heestraightobeys，NotknowingtowhatLand，yetfirmbelieves:
　　Iseehim，butthoucanstnot，withwhatFaithHeleaveshisGods，hisFriends，andnativeSoileURofCHALDAEA，passingnowtheFordToHARAN，afterhimacumbrousTrainOfHerdsandFlocks，andnumerousservitude；
　　Notwandringpoor，buttrustingallhiswealthWithGod，whocall'dhim，inalandunknown。
　　CANAANhenowattains，IseehisTentsPitchtaboutSECHEM，andtheneighbouringPlaineOfMOREB；therebypromisehereceavesGifttohisProgenieofallthatLand；
　　FromHAMATHNorthwardtotheDesertSouthThingsbythirnamesIcall，thoughyetunnam'd
　　FromHERMONEasttothegreatWesternSea，MountHERMON，yonderSea，eachplacebeholdInprospect，asIpointthem；ontheshoareMountCARMEL；herethedouble-fountedstreamJORDAN，truelimitEastward；buthisSonsShalldwelltoSENIR，thatlongridgeofHills。
　　Thisponder，thatallNationsoftheEarthShallinhisSeedbeblessed；bythatSeedIsmeantthygreatdeliverer，whoshallbruiseTheSerpentshead；whereoftotheeanonPlainliershallbereveald。ThisPatriarchblest，WhomFAITHFULABRAHAMduetimeshallcall，ASon，andofhisSonaGrand-childeleaves，Likehiminfaith，inwisdom，andrenown；
　　TheGrandchildewithtwelveSonsincreast，departsFromCANAAN，toaLandhereaftercall'dEGYPT，dividedbytheRiverNILE；
　　Seewhereitflows，disgorgingatseavenmouthesIntotheSea:tosojourninthatLandHecomesinvitedbyayongerSonIntimeofdearth，aSonwhoseworthydeedsRaisehimtobethesecondinthatRealmeOfPHARAO:therehedies，andleaveshisRaceGrowingintoaNation，andnowgrownSuspectedtoasequentKing，whoseeksTostopthirovergrowth，asinmateguestsToonumerous；whenceofguestshemakesthemslavesInhospitably，andkillsthirinfantMales:
　　TillbytwobrethrenthosetwobrethrencallMOSESandAARONsentfromGodtoclaimeHispeoplefromenthralment，theyreturnWithgloryandspoilebacktothirpromis'dLand。
　　ButfirstthelawlessTyrant，whodeniesToknowthirGod，ormessagetoregard，MustbecompelldbySignesandJudgementsdire；
　　TobloodunshedtheRiversmustbeturnd，Frogs，LiceandFliesmustallhisPalacefillWithloath'dintrusion，andfillalltheland；
　　HisCattelmustofRotandMurrendie，Botchesandblainesmustallhisfleshimboss，Andallhispeople；ThundermixtwithHaile，Hailemixtwithfiremustrendth'EGYPTIANSkieAndwheelonth'Earth，devouringwhereitrouls；
　　Whatitdevoursnot，Herb，orFruit，orGraine，AdarksomCloudofLocustsswarmingdownMusteat，andonthegroundleavenothinggreen:
　　Darknessmustovershadowallhisbounds，Palpabledarkness，andblotoutthreedayes；
　　Lastwithonemidnightstrokeallthefirst-bornOfEGYPTmustliedead。ThuswithtenwoundsThisRiver-dragontam'datlengthsubmitsTolethissojournersdepart，andoftHumbleshisstubbornheart，butstillasIceMorehard'ndafterthaw，tillinhisragePursuingwhomhelatedismissd，theSeaSwallowshimwithhisHost，butthemletspassAsondrielandbetweentwochristalwalls，Aw'dbytherodofMOSESsotostandDivided，tillhisrescu'dgainthirshoar:
　　SuchwondrouspowerGodtohisSaintwilllend，ThoughpresentinhisAngel，whoshallgoeBeforetheminaCloud，andPillarofFire，Toguidetheminthirjourney，andremoveBehindethem，whileth'obduratKingpursues:
　　Allnighthewillpursue，buthisapproachDarknessdefendsbetweentillmorningWatch；
　　ThenthroughtheFireyPillarandtheCloudGodlookingforthwilltroubleallhisHostAndcrazethirChariotwheels:whenbycommandMOSESoncemorehispotentRodextendsOvertheSea；theSeahisRodobeys；
　　OnthirimbattelldrankstheWavesreturn，AndoverwhelmthirWarr:theRaceelectSafetowardsCANAANfromtheshoaradvanceThroughthewildeDesert，notthereadiestway，LeastentringontheCANAANITEallarmdWarrterrifietheminexpert，andfeareReturnthembacktoEGYPT，choosingratherIngloriouslifewithservitude；forlifeTonobleandignobleismoresweetUntraindinArmes，whererashnessleadsnoton。
　　ThisalsoshalltheygainbythirdelayInthewideWilderness，theretheyshallfoundThirgovernment，andthirgreatSenatechooseThroughthetwelveTribes，torulebyLawsordaind:
　　GodfromtheMountofSINAI，whosegraytopShalltremble，hedescending，willhimselfInThunderLightningandloudTrumpetssoundOrdainethemLawes；partsuchasappertaineTocivilJustice，partreligiousRitesOfsacrifice，informingthem，bytypesAndshadowes，ofthatdestindSeedtobruiseTheSerpent，bywhatmeanesheshallachieveMankindsdeliverance。ButthevoiceofGodTomortaleareisdreadful；theybeseechThatMOSESmightreporttothemhiswill，Andterrorcease；hegrantsthemthirdesire，InstructedthattoGodisnoaccessWithoutMediator，whosehighOfficenowMOSESinfigurebeares，tointroduceOnegreater，ofwhosedayheshallforetell，AndalltheProphetsinthirAgethetimesOfgreatMESSIAHshallsing。ThusLawsandRitesEstablisht，suchdelighthathGodinMenObedienttohiswill，thathevoutsafesAmongthemtosetuphisTabernacle，TheholyOnewithmortalMentodwell:
　　ByhisprescriptaSanctuaryisfram'dOfCedar，overlaidwithGold，thereinAnArk，andintheArkhisTestimony，TheRecordsofhisCov'nant，overtheseAMercie-seatofGoldbetweenthewingsOftwobrightCherubim，beforehimburnSeavenLampsasinaZodiacrepresentingTheHeav'nlyfires；overtheTentaCloudShallrestbyDay，afieriegleamebyNight，Savewhentheyjournie，andatlengththeycome，ConductedbyhisAngeltotheLandPromisdtoABRAHAMandhisSeed:therestWerelongtotell，howmanyBattelsfought，HowmanyKingsdestroyd，andKingdomswon，OrhowtheSunshallinmidHeav'nstandstillAdayentire，andNightsduecourseadjourne，Mansvoicecommanding，SuninGIBEONstand，AndthouMooninthevaleofAIALON，TillISRAELovercome；socallthethirdFromABRAHAM，SonofISAAC，andfromhimHiswholedescent，whothusshallCANAANwin。
　　HereADAMinterpos'd。OsentfromHeav'n，Enlightnerofmydarkness，graciousthingsThouhastreveald，thosechieflywhichconcerneJustABRAHAMandhisSeed:nowfirstIfindeMineeyestrueop'ning，andmyheartmucheas'd，ErwhileperplextwiththoughtswhatwouldbecomOfmeeandallMankind；butnowIseeHisday，inwhomallNationsshallbeblest，Favourunmeritedbyme，whosoughtForbidd'nknowledgebyforbidd'nmeans。
　　ThisyetIapprehendnot，whytothoseAmongwhomGodwilldeignetodwellonEarthSomanyandsovariousLawsaregiv'n；
　　SomanyLawsarguesomanysinsAmongthem；howcanGodwithsuchreside?
　　TowhomthusMICHAEL。DoubtnotbutthatsinWillreignamongthem，asoftheebegot；
　　AndthereforewasLawgiventhemtoevinceThirnaturalpravitie，bystirringupSinagainstLawtofight；thatwhentheyseeLawcandiscoversin，butnotremove，Savebythoseshadowieexpiationsweak，ThebloudofBullsandGoats，theymayconcludeSomebloudmorepreciousmustbepaidforMan，Justforunjust，thatinsuchrighteousnessTothembyFaithimputed，theymayfindeJustificationtowardsGod，andpeaceOfConscience，whichtheLawbyCeremoniesCannotappease，norManthemoralpartPerform，andnotperformingcannotlive。
　　SoLawappearsimperfet，andbutgiv'nWithpurposetoresigntheminfulltimeUptoabetterCov'nant，disciplin'dFromshadowieTypestoTruth，fromFleshtoSpirit，FromimpositionofstrictLaws，tofreeAcceptanceoflargeGrace，fromservilfearTofilial，worksofLawtoworksofFaith。
　　AndthereforeshallnotMOSES，thoughofGodHighlybelov'd，beingbuttheMinisterOfLaw，hispeopleintoCANAANlead；
　　ButJOSHUAwhomtheGentilesJESUScall，HisNameandOfficebearing，whoshallquellTheadversarieSerpent，andbringbackThroughtheworldswildernesslongwanderdmanSafetoeternalParadiseofrest。
　　MeanwhiletheyinthirearthlyCANAANplac'tLongtimeshalldwellandprosper，butwhensinsNationalinterruptthirpublicpeace，ProvokingGodtoraisethemenemies:
　　FromwhomasofthesavesthempenitentByJudgesfirst，thenunderKings；ofwhomThesecond，bothforpietierenowndAndpuissantdeeds，apromiseshallreceiveIrrevocable，thathisRegalThroneForevershallendure；thelikeshallsingAllProphecie，ThatoftheRoyalStockOfDAVIDsoInamethisKingshallriseASon，theWomansSeedtotheeforetold，ForetoldtoABRAHAM，asinwhomshalltrustAllNations，andtoKingsforetold，ofKingsThelast，forofhisReignshallbenoend。
　　Butfirstalongsuccessionmustensue，AndhisnextSonforWealthandWisdomfam'd，ThecloudedArkofGodtilltheninTentsWandring，shallinagloriousTempleenshrine。
　　Suchfollowhim，asshallberegisterdPartgood，partbad，ofbadthelongerscrowle，WhosefoulIdolatries，andotherfaultsHeapttothepopularsumme，willsoincenseGod，astoleavethem，andexposethirLand，ThirCitie，hisTemple，andhisholyArkWithallhissacredthings，ascornandpreyTothatproudCitie，whosehighWallsthousaw'stLeftinconfusion，BABYLONthencecall'd。
　　ThereincaptivitieheletsthemdwellThespaceofseventieyears，thenbringsthemback，Remembringmercie，andhisCov'nantswornToDAVID，stablishtasthedayesofHeav'n。
　　ReturndfromBABYLONbyleaveofKingsThirLords，whomGoddispos'd，thehouseofGodTheyfirstre-edifie，andforawhileInmeanestatelivemoderate，tillgrownInwealthandmultitude，factioustheygrow；
　　ButfirstamongthePriestsdissensionsprings，MenwhoattendtheAltar，andshouldmostEndeavourPeace:thirstrifepollutionbringsUpontheTempleitself:atlasttheyseiseTheScepter，andregardnotDAVIDSSons，Thenlooseittoastranger，thatthetrueAnointedKingMESSIAHmightbebornBarr'dofhisright；yetathisBirthaStarrUnseenbeforeinHeav'nproclaimshimcom，AndguidestheEasternSages，whoenquireHisplace，toofferIncense，Myrrh，andGold；
　　HisplaceofbirthasolemnAngeltellsTosimpleShepherds，keepingwatchbynight；
　　Theygladlythitherhaste，andbyaQuireOfsquadrondAngelshearhisCarolsung。
　　AVirginishisMother，buthisSireThePowerofthemostHigh；heshallascendTheThronehereditarie，andboundhisReignWithearthswidebounds，hisglorywiththeHeav'ns。
　　Heceas'd，discerningADAMwithsuchjoySurcharg'd，ashadlikegriefbindew'dintears，Withouttheventofwords，whichthesehebreathd。
　　OProphetofgladtidings，finisherOfutmosthope！nowclearIunderstandWhatoftmysteddiestthoughtshavesearchtinvain，Whyourgreatexpectationshouldbecall'dTheseedofWoman:VirginMother，Haile，HighintheloveofHeav'n，yetfrommyLoynesThoushaltproceed，andfromthyWombtheSonOfGodmostHigh；SoGodwithmanunites。
　　NeedsmusttheSerpentnowhiscapitalbruiseExpectwithmortalpaine:saywhereandwhenThirfight，whatstrokeshallbruisetheVictorsheel。
　　TowhomthusMICHAEL。Dreamnotofthirfight，AsofaDuel，orthelocalwoundsOfheadorheel:notthereforejoynestheSonManhoodtoGod-head，withmorestrengthtofoilThyenemie；norsoisovercomeSATAN，whosefallfromHeav'n，adeadlierbruise，Disabl'dnottogivetheethydeathswound:
　　Whichhee，whocomesthySaviour，shallrecure，NotbydestroyingSATAN，buthisworksIntheeandinthySeed:norcanthisbe，Butbyfulfillingthatwhichthoudidstwant，ObediencetotheLawofGod，impos'dOnpenaltieofdeath，andsufferingdeath，Thepenaltietothytransgressiondue，Andduetotheirswhichoutofthinewillgrow:
　　SoonelycanhighJusticerestappaid。
　　TheLawofGodexactheshallfulfillBothbyobedienceandbylove，thoughloveAlonefulfilltheLaw；thypunishmentHeshallendurebycomingintheFleshToareproachfullifeandcurseddeath，ProclaimingLifetoallwhoshallbelieveInhisredemption，andthathisobedienceImputedbecomestheirsbyFaith，hismeritsTosavethem，notthirown，thoughlegalworks。
　　Forthisheshalllivehated，beblasphem'd，Seis'donbyforce，judg'd，andtodeathcondemndAshamefulandaccurst，naildtotheCrossByhisownNation，slaineforbringingLife；
　　ButtotheCrosshenailesthyEnemies，TheLawthatisagainstthee，andthesinsOfallmankinde，withhimtherecrucifi'd，NevertohurtthemmorewhorightlytrustInthishissatisfaction；sohedies，Butsoonrevives，DeathoverhimnopowerShalllongusurp；erethethirddawninglightReturne，theStarresofMornshallseehimriseOutofhisgrave，freshasthedawninglight，Thyransompaid，whichManfromdeathredeems，HisdeathforMan，asmanyasofferdLifeNeglectnot，andthebenefitimbraceByFaithnotvoidofworks:thisGod-likeactAnnulsthydoom，thedeaththoushouldsthavedy'd，Insinforeverlostfromlife；thisactShallbruisetheheadofSATAN，crushhisstrengthDefeatingSinandDeath，histwomainearmes，AndfixfarrdeeperinhisheadthirstingsThentemporaldeathshallbruisetheVictorsheel，Ortheirswhomheredeems，adeathlikesleep，AgentlewaftingtoimmortalLife。
　　NorafterresurrectionshallhestayLongeronEarththencertainetimestoappeerTohisDisciples，MenwhoinhisLifeStillfollow'dhim；tothemshallleaveinchargeToteachallnationswhatofhimtheylearn'dAndhisSalvation，themwhoshallbeleeveBaptizingintheprofluentstreame，thesigneOfwashingthemfromguiltofsintoLifePure，andinmindprepar'd，ifsobefall，Fordeath，likethatwhichtheredeemerdy'd。
　　AllNationstheyshallteach；forfromthatdayNotonelytotheSonsofABRAHAMSLoinesSalvationshallbePreacht，buttotheSonsOfABRAHAMSFaithwhereverthroughtheworld；
　　SoinhisseedallNationsshallbeblest。
　　ThentotheHeav'nofHeav'nsheshallascendWithvictory，triumphingthroughtheaireOverhisfoesandthine；thereshallsurpriseTheSerpent，Princeofaire，anddraginChainesThroughallhisrealme，&；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，ThegreatdeliverancebyherSeedtocomeForbytheWomansSeedonallMankind。
　　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