Paradise LostThompson and Thomas, 1901 - 311 pages |
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Page 37
... things at one view ? He from Heaven's height All these our motions vain sees , and derides ; Not more almighty to resist our might , Than wise to frustrate all our plots and wiles . Shall we then live thus vile , the race of Heaven Thus ...
... things at one view ? He from Heaven's height All these our motions vain sees , and derides ; Not more almighty to resist our might , Than wise to frustrate all our plots and wiles . Shall we then live thus vile , the race of Heaven Thus ...
Page 39
... things of small , Useful of hurtful , prosperous of adverse , We can create ; and in what place soe'er Thrive under evil , and work ease out of pain , Through labor and endurance . This deep world Of darkness do we dread ? How oft ...
... things of small , Useful of hurtful , prosperous of adverse , We can create ; and in what place soe'er Thrive under evil , and work ease out of pain , Through labor and endurance . This deep world Of darkness do we dread ? How oft ...
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John Milton. The sensible of pain . All things invite To peaceful counsels , and the settled state Of order , how in safety best we may Compose our present evils , with regard Of what we are , and where , dismissing quite All thoughts of ...
John Milton. The sensible of pain . All things invite To peaceful counsels , and the settled state Of order , how in safety best we may Compose our present evils , with regard Of what we are , and where , dismissing quite All thoughts of ...
Page 43
... things resolved , which , from the lowest deep , Will once more lift us up , in spite of fate , Nearer our ancient seat . Perhaps in view Of those bright confines , whence , with neighboring arms , And opportune excursion , we may ...
... things resolved , which , from the lowest deep , Will once more lift us up , in spite of fate , Nearer our ancient seat . Perhaps in view Of those bright confines , whence , with neighboring arms , And opportune excursion , we may ...
Page 49
... things , Abominable , unutterable , and worse Than fables yet have feigned , or fear conceived , Gorgons , and Hydras , and Chimeras dire . Meanwhile the adversary of God and man , Satan , with thoughts inflamed of highest design , Puts ...
... things , Abominable , unutterable , and worse Than fables yet have feigned , or fear conceived , Gorgons , and Hydras , and Chimeras dire . Meanwhile the adversary of God and man , Satan , with thoughts inflamed of highest design , Puts ...
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