They, looking back, all th' eastern side beheld Of Paradise, so late their happy seat, Wav'd over by that flaming brand, the gate With dreadful faces throng'd and fiery arms: 641 Some natural tears they dropt, but wip'd them soon. The world was all before them, where to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide. They hand in hand, with wand'ring steps and slow, Through Eden took their solitary way. 649 PARADISE REGAINED. BOOK I. I, WHO ere while the happy garden sung, By one man's firm obedience fully try'd Thou Spirit, who ledst this glorious eremite 9 Against the spiritual foe, and brought'st him thence And unrecorded left through many an age; 17. Now had the great Proclaimer, with a voice 18 26 35* 48 |