The Lost Passages

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The easiest recompence, and pay him thanks,. And wrought but malice; lifted up so high. Would set me highest, and in a moment quit. The debt immense of endless gratitude,. So burdensome still paying, still to owe,. Forgetful what from him I still received,. By owing owes not, but still pays, at once. Indebted and discharged; what burden then. O, had his powerful destiny ordained. Me some inferiour Angel, I had stood. Yet why not some other Power. As great might have aspired, and me, though mean,. Drawn to his part; but other Powers as great. Fell not, but stand unshaken, from within.

Or from without, to all temptations armed. Hadst thou the same free will and power to stand? But Heaven's free love dealt equally to all? Be then his love accursed, since love or hate,. To me alike, it deals eternal woe. Nay, cursed be thou; since against his thy will. Chose freely what it now so justly rues.

Infinite wrath, and infinite despair? And, in the lowest deep, a lower deep. Still threatening to devour me opens wide,. To which the Hell I suffer seems a Heaven. O, then, at last relent: Is there no place. Left for repentance, none for pardon left? None left but by submission; and that word. Disdain forbids me, and my dread of shame. Among the Spirits beneath, whom I seduced.

With other promises and other vaunts. How dearly I abide that boast so vain,. Under what torments inwardly I groan,. While they adore me on the throne of Hell. The lower still I fall, only supreme. Such joy ambition finds. But say I could repent, and could obtain,.

By act of grace, my former state; how soon. What feigned submission swore? Vows made in pain, as violent and void. For never can true reconcilement grow,. Where wounds of deadly hate have pierced so deep: Short intermission bought with double smart. This knows my Punisher; therefore as far. From granting he, as I from begging, peace;. Of us out-cast, exil'd, his new delight,. Mankind created, and for him this world. So farewell, hope; and with hope farewell, fear;.

Evil, be thou my good; by thee at least. By thee, and more than half perhaps will reign;. As Man ere long, and this new world, shall know. Any, but God alone, to value right. The good before him, but perverts best things. To worst abuse, or to their meanest use. Of living creatures, new to sight, and strange. Two of far nobler shape, erect and tall,. Godlike erect, with native honour clad.

In naked majesty seemed lords of all: And worthy seemed; for in their looks divine. The image of their glorious Maker shone,. Truth, wisdom, sanctitude severe and pure,. Severe, but in true filial freedom placed,. Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed;. For contemplation he and valour formed;. For softness she and sweet attractive grace;. He for God only, she for God in him: Absolute rule; and hyacinthine locks. Round from his parted forelock manly hung.

Clustering, but not beneath his shoulders broad: She, as a veil, down to the slender waist. Dishevelled, but in wanton ringlets waved. As the vine curls her tendrils, which implied. Subjection, but required with gentle sway,.


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And by her yielded, by him best received,. And sweet, reluctant, amorous delay. Nor those mysterious parts were then concealed;. Then was not guilty shame, dishonest shame. Of nature's works, honour dishonourable,. With shows instead, mere shows of seeming pure,. And banished from man's life his happiest life,. Simplicity and spotless innocence! League with you I seek,. And mutual amity, so strait, so close,. That I with you must dwell, or you with me.

Henceforth; my dwelling haply may not please,. Like this fair Paradise, your sense; yet such. Which I as freely give: To entertain you two, her widest gates,. And send forth all her kings; there will be room,. Not like these narrow limits, to receive. Thank him who puts me loth to this revenge. On you who wrong me not for him who wronged. And should I at your harmless innocence. Melt, as I do, yet publick reason just,. By conquering this new world, compels me now. To do what else, though damned, I should abhor. Dearer thyself than all; needs must the Power.

That made us, and for us this ample world,. Be infinitely good, and of his good. That raised us from the dust, and placed us here. In all this happiness, who at his hand.

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Have nothing merited, nor can perform. Aught whereof he hath need; he who requires. This one, this easy charge, of all the trees.

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In Paradise that bear delicious fruit. So various, not to taste that only tree.

O sacred, wise, and wisdom-giving Plant,

Of knowledge, planted by the tree of life;. Some dreadful thing no doubt; for well thou knowest. God hath pronounced it death to taste that tree,. The only sign of our obedience left,. Among so many signs of power and rule. Over all other creatures that possess. Earth, air, and sea. Then let us not think hard. One easy prohibition, who enjoy. Free leave so large to all things else, and choice. Unlimited of manifold delights From their own mouths: All is not theirs, it seems;. One fatal tree there stands, of knowledge called,.

Forbidden them to taste: Why should their Lord. Can it be sin to know? Can it be death? And do they only stand. Is that their happy state,. The proof of their obedience and their faith? O fair foundation laid whereon to build. With more desire to know, and to reject. Envious commands, invented with design. They taste and die: What likelier can ensue? God is thy law, thou mine: To know no more. Is woman's happiest knowledge, and her praise. So saying, on he led his radiant files,. Dazzling the moon; these to the bower direct. In search of whom they sought: Him there they found. Assaying by his devilish art to reach.

The organs of her fancy, and with them forge. Illusions, as he list, phantasms and dreams;. Or if, inspiring venom, he might taint. Like gentle breaths from rivers pure, thence raise. At least distempered, discontented thoughts,. Vain hopes, vain aims, inordinate desires,. Blown up with high conceits ingendering pride. My glory, my perfection!

Such night till this I never passed have dreamed,. If dreamed, not, as I oft am wont, of thee,. Works of day past, or morrow's next design,. But of offence and trouble, which my mind. Knew never till this irksome night: Close at mine ear one called me forth to walk. I rose as at thy call, but found thee not;.

To find thee I directed then my walk;. That brought me on a sudden to the tree. Much fairer to my fancy than by day: And, as I wondering looked, beside it stood. By us oft seen; his dewy locks distilled. Ambrosia; on that tree he also gazed;. And 'O fair plant,' said he, 'with fruit surcharged,. Is knowledge so despised?

This said, he paused not, but with venturous arm. At such bold words vouched with a deed so bold: But he thus, overjoyed; 'O fruit divine,. So saying, he drew nigh, and to me held,. Even to my mouth of that same fruit held part. Which he had plucked; the pleasant savoury smell. Could not but taste. Forthwith up to the clouds. With him I flew, and underneath beheld. The earth outstretched immense, a prospect wide.

Wondering at my flight and change. My guide was gone, and I, methought, sunk down,. And fell asleep; but O, how glad I waked. Is as the book of God before thee set,. Wherein to read his wonderous works, and learn. His seasons, hours, or days, or months, or years: Imports not, if thou reckon right; the rest. From Man or Angel the great Architect. Did wisely to conceal, and not divulge. His secrets to be scanned by them who ought. Leave them to God above; him serve, and fear! Of other creatures, as him pleases best,. In what he gives to thee, this Paradise. And thy fair Eve; Heaven is for thee too high.

To know what passes there; be lowly wise: Think only what concerns thee, and thy being;. Live, in what state, condition, or degree;. Contented that thus far hath been revealed. Not of Earth only, but of highest Heaven. Intelligence of Heaven, Angel serene!

Said then the lost Archangel, "this the seat

And, freed from intricacies, taught to live. The easiest way; nor with perplexing thoughts. To interrupt the sweet of life, from which. And not molest us; unless we ourselves. Seek them with wandering thoughts, and notions vain. But apt the mind or fancy is to rove. Unchecked, and of her roving is no end;. That, not to know at large of things remote. From use, obscure and subtle; but, to know. That which before us lies in daily life,. Is the prime wisdom: What is more, is fume,. Or emptiness, or fond impertinence: And renders us, in things that most concern,.

Unpractised, unprepared, and still to seek. He reared me, and 'Whom thou soughtest I am,'. Said mildly, 'Author of all this thou seest. And find thee knowing, not of beasts alone,. Which thou hast rightly named, but of thyself;. My image, not imparted to the brute;. Whose fellowship therefore unmeet for thee. Good reason was thou freely shouldst dislike;. And be so minded still: I, ere thou spakest,.

And no such company as then thou sawest. Intended thee; for trial only brought,. To see how thou couldest judge of fit and meet: What next I bring shall please thee, be assured,. Thy wish exactly to thy heart's desire. My story to the sum of earthly bliss,. Which I enjoy; and must confess to find. In all things else delight indeed, but such. Nor vehement desire; these delicacies. I mean of taste, sight, smell, herbs, fruits, and flowers,. Walks, and the melody of birds: Far otherwise, transported I behold,. Superiour and unmoved; here only weak. Against the charm of Beauty's powerful glance.

Or Nature failed in me, and left some part. Or, from my side subducting, took perhaps. More than enough; at least on her bestowed. Too much of ornament, in outward show. Elaborate, of inward less exact. Of Nature her the inferior, in the mind. And inward faculties, which most excel;. In outward also her resembling less. His image who made both, and less expressing. Yet when I approach.

Her loveliness, so absolute she seems. And in herself complete, so well to know. Her own, that what she wills to do or say,. Seems wisest, virtuousest, discreetest, best: All higher knowledge in her presence falls. Loses discountenanced, and like Folly shows;. Authority and Reason on her wait,. Occasionally; and, to consummate all,. Greatness of mind and Nobleness their seat. Build in her loveliest, and create an awe. About her, as a guard angelick placed.

Do thou but thine; and be not diffident. Of Wisdom; she deserts thee not, if thou. Dismiss not her, when most thou needest her nigh,. Less excellent, as thou thyself perceivest. For, what admirest thou, what transports thee so,. Thy cherishing, thy honouring, and thy love;. Oft-times nothing profits more. Than self-esteem, grounded on just and right. Well managed; of that skill the more thou knowest,. The more she will acknowledge thee her head,. And to realities yield all her shows: Made so adorn for thy delight the more,.

So awful, that with honour thou mayest love. Thy mate, who sees when thou art seen least wise. But, first of all,. Him, whom to love is to obey, and keep. Thy judgement to do aught, which else free will. The weal or woe in thee is placed; beware! I in thy persevering shall rejoice,. And all the Blest: Free in thine own arbitrement it lies. Perfect within, no outward aid require;. And all temptation to transgress repel. Since first this subject for heroic song. Pleas'd me long choosing, and beginning late;. Not sedulous by nature to indite. Wars, hitherto the only argument.

Heroic deem'd chief mastery to dissect. In battles feign'd; the better fortitude. Of patience and heroic martyrdom. Of God ordained them: Of all that he created, much less Man,. Or aught that might his happy state secure,. Secure from outward force; within himself. The danger lies, yet lies within his power: Against his will he can receive no harm. But God left free the will; for what obeys. Reason, is free; and Reason he made right,.

But bid her well be ware, and still erect;. Lest, by some fair-appearing good surprised,. To do what God expressly hath forbid. Not then mistrust, but tender love, enjoins,. That I should mind thee oft; and mind thou me. Firm we subsist, yet possible to swerve;.

Some specious object by the foe suborned,. And fall into deception unaware,. Not keeping strictest watch, as she was warned. Fruitless to me, though fruit be here to excess,. The credit of whose virtue rest with thee;. Wonderous indeed, if cause of such effects. But of this tree we may not taste nor touch;. God so commanded, and left that command. Sole daughter of his voice; the rest, we live. Law to ourselves; our reason is our law. Within me clear; not only to discern.

Things in their causes, but to trace the ways. Of highest agents, deemed however wise. Queen of this universe! Those rigid threats of death: To knowledge; by the threatener? Me, who have touched and tasted; yet both live,. And life more perfect have attained than Fate. Meant me, by venturing higher than my lot. Shall that be shut to Man, which to the Beast. For such a petty trespass? Rather your dauntless virtue, whom the pain. Deterred not from achieving what might lead.

To happier life, knowledge of good and evil;. Of good, how just? Be real, why not known, since easier shunned? Not just, not God; not feared then, nor obeyed: Your fear itself of death removes the fear. Why then was this forbid? Why, but to awe;. Why, but to keep ye low and ignorant,.

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Ye eat thereof, your eyes that seem so clear,. Yet are but dim, shall perfectly be then. Opened and cleared, and ye shall be as Gods,. Knowing both good and evil, as they know. Internal Man, is but proportion meet;. I, of brute, human; ye, of human, Gods. So ye shall die perhaps, by putting off. Human, to put on Gods; death to be wished,.

Though threatened, which no worse than this can bring. And what are Gods, that Man may not become. As they, participating God-like food? The Gods are first, and that advantage use. On our belief, that all from them proceeds: Warmed by the sun, producing every kind;. Knowledge of good and evil in this tree,. That whoso eats thereof, forthwith attains. Wisdom without their leave?

The offence, that Man should thus attain to know? What can your knowledge hurt him, or this tree. Impart against his will, if all be his? Or is it envy? Causes import your need of this fair fruit. Goddess humane, reach then, and freely taste! On the other side Adam, soon as he heard. The fatal trespass done by Eve, amazed,. Ran through his veins, and all his joints relaxed;. From his slack hand the garland wreathed for Eve.

Down dropt, and all the faded roses shed: Speechless he stood and pale, till thus at length. First to himself he inward silence broke. Of all God's works, Creature in whom excelled. Whatever can to sight or thought be formed,. Holy, divine, good, amiable, or sweet! How art thou lost! Defaced, deflowered, and now to death devote!