So fit, so ácceptable, so divine, To whom the sovran Presence thus replied: Thou didst resign thy manhood, and the place 66 So having said, he thus to Eve in few: 140 145 150 155 Say, woman, what is this which thou hast done?" To whom sad Eve, with shame nigh overwhelmed, Which when the Lord God heard, without delay To judgment he proceeded on the accused 141. whatever in itself, whatever it might be in itself, in its own character. 143. She gave. "And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat." Genesis iii. 12. 147. but, only; even. 160 154. well seemed, showed well; were well becoming. 156. person, character, as in a play; the Latin "persona." 157. in few, in few words. 162. beguiled. See Genesis iii. 13. Serpent, though brute, unable to transfer So spake this oracle, then verified When Jesus, son of Mary, second Eve, Saw Satan fall like lightning down from heav Prince of the air; then rising from his grave Spoiled principalities and powers, triumphed In open show, and with ascension bright Captivity led captive through the air, The realm itself of Satan long usurped, Whom he shall tread at last under our feet; Even he who now foretold his fatal bruise, And to the woman thus his sentence turned: 66 Thy sorrow I will greatly multiply By thy conception; children thou shalt bring 167. end, purpose, object. 169. More to know, that is. that Satan was the real tempter. 171. at last, finally. 173. judged as then best, considered to be best at that time. 175. See Genesis iii. 14, 15. 184. Saw Satan fall he said unto them, Satan as lightning f heaven." Luke x. 18. 188. Captivity led cap Ephesians iv. 8. 192. See Genesis iii. 10 In sorrow forth, and to thy husband's will 195 On Adam last thus judgment he pronounced: "Because thou hast hearkened to the voice of thy wife, And eaten of the tree concerning which 199 I charged thee, saying, 'Thou shalt not eat thereof,' 205 211 So judged he Man, both Judge and Saviour sent, Their nakedness with skins of beasts, or slain, 197. On Adam last. See Gen. esis iii. 17-19. 210. instant, immediate. 214. the form of servant. Philippians ii. 7. 215 220 219. not much, it not too much. 220-224. And he not only covered from his Father's sight their See outward nakedness with the skins of beasts, but he also covered their inward nakedness, which was much more shameful, arraying it with his robe of righteousness. See Isaiah Ixi. 10. 215. As when. See John xiii. 1-16. 217. or, whether. 218. Or anew provided, like the snake, with youthful coat. Of beasts, but inward nakedness much more All, though all-knowing, what had passed with man Recounted, mixing intercession sweet. 225 Meanwhile, ere thus was sinned and judged on earth, Within the gates of Hell sat Sin and Death "O son, why sit we here each other viewing 230 235 240 245 231. In counterview, opposite to each other; face to face. 234. Sin opening. See II. 871-883. 240. had, would have. 246. Or, whether. - connatural, of a common nature. By secretest conveyance. Thou, my shade For Death from Sin no power can separate. Stay his return perhaps over this gulf Adventurous work, yet to thy power and mine Over this main from Hell to that new world Whom thus the meagre Shadow answered soon: "Go whither fate and inclination strong Leads thee; I shall not lag behind, nor err The way, thou leading, such a scent. I draw Of carnage, prey innumerable, and taste The savor of death from all things there that live: Nor shall I to the work thou enterprisest Be wanting, but afford thee equal aid.” So saying, with delight he snuffed the smell Where armies lie encamped come flying, lured 250. must, must go. 256. unagreeable, unsuitable. 257. this main. See 245; also II. 890-910. 260, 261. for intercourse or trans 250 255 260 265 270 275 migration, either for passing to and fro, or for removing altogether. -as their lot shall lead, as shall be determined for them.'" 266. err, mistake. 270. enterprisest, undertakest. |