As we
Imitate w soile [ 270 ]
ants not re, Gemms and Gold;
Nor , from wo raise
Magnificence; and w can heavn shew more?
Our torments also may in lengtime
Become our Elements, these piercing Fires [ 275 ]
As soft as noemper changd
Into temper; w needs remove
te
to peaceful Counsels, and ttld State
Of order, y best we may [ 280 ]
Compose our present evils, h regard
Of e
All ts of warr: ye I advise.
, when such murmur filld
tain [ 285 ]
tring winds, w long
h hoarse cadence lull
Sea-faring men orecht, whose Bark by chance
Or Pinnace anchors in a craggy Bay
After tempest: Such applause was heard [ 290 ]
As Mammon ended, and ence pleasd,
Advising peace: for sucher Field
the fear
Of the Sword of Michael
rougill hem; and no less desire [ 295 ]
to found t rise
By pollicy, and long process of time,
In emulation opposite to heavn.
hen whom,
Satan except, none , h grave [ 300 ]
Aspect he rose, and in his rising seemd
A Pillar of State; deep on engraven
Deliberation sat and public care;
And Princely counsel in shon,
Majestic tood [ 305 ]
itlantean s to bear
t of mig Monarchies; his look
Dretention still as Night
Or Summers Noon-tide air, whus he spake.