AS one  Noone,

    t on speed, so he Archangel pausd

    Bet troyd and ord,

    If Adam aug interpose;

    transition s new Speech resumes. [ 5 ]

    t seen one orld begin and end;

    And Man as from a second stock proceed.

    Muc yet to see, but I perceave

    tal sigo faile; objects divine

    Must needs impaire and wearie human sense: [ 10 ]

    is to com I e,

    ttend.

    t but few;

    And  remains

    Fresie, [ 15 ]

    ito  and right

    Siplie apace,

    Labouring teous crop,

    Corn he herd or flock,

    Oft sacrificing Bullock, Lamb, or Kid, [ 20 ]

    it,

    Shir dayes in joy unblamd, and dwell

    Long time in peace by Families and tribes

    Under paternal rule; till one shall rise

    Of proud ambitious , ent [ 25 ]

    itie, fraternal state,

    ill arrogate Dominion undeservd

    Over e dispossess

    Concord and laure from th,

    ing (and Men not Beasts shall be his game) [ 30 ]

    itile snare such as refuse

    Subjection to yrannous:

    A miger tyld

    Before te of heavn,

    Or from ie; [ 35 ]

    And from Rebellion shall derive his name,

    thers he accuse.