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... lords of the world besides ? Who first seduced them to that foul revolt ? Th ' infernal Serpent : he it was whose guile , Stirr'd with envy and revenge , deceived up The mother of mankind , what time his pride Had cast him out from Heav ...
... lords of the world besides ? Who first seduced them to that foul revolt ? Th ' infernal Serpent : he it was whose guile , Stirr'd with envy and revenge , deceived up The mother of mankind , what time his pride Had cast him out from Heav ...
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... Lords and Cherubim , In close recess and secret conclave sat , A thousand Demi - gods on golden seats , Frequent and full . After short silence then , And summons read , the great consult began . 795 799 BOOK II . THE ARGUMENT . The ...
... Lords and Cherubim , In close recess and secret conclave sat , A thousand Demi - gods on golden seats , Frequent and full . After short silence then , And summons read , the great consult began . 795 799 BOOK II . THE ARGUMENT . The ...
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... Lord Supreme We overpow'r ? Suppose he should relent , And publish grace to all , on promise made Of new subjection ; with what eyes could we Stand in his presence humble , and receive 240 Strict laws imposed , to celebrate his throne ...
... Lord Supreme We overpow'r ? Suppose he should relent , And publish grace to all , on promise made Of new subjection ; with what eyes could we Stand in his presence humble , and receive 240 Strict laws imposed , to celebrate his throne ...
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... lord ? Back to thy punishment , False fugitive , and to thy speed add wings , 685 690 695 700 Lest with a whip of scorpions I pursue Thy ling'ring , or with one stroke of this dart Strange horror seize thee , and pangs unfelt before ...
... lord ? Back to thy punishment , False fugitive , and to thy speed add wings , 685 690 695 700 Lest with a whip of scorpions I pursue Thy ling'ring , or with one stroke of this dart Strange horror seize thee , and pangs unfelt before ...
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... lords of all , And worthy seem'd ; 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 ) , Whence true authority in men ; though ...
... lords of all , And worthy seem'd ; 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 ) , Whence true authority in men ; though ...
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