A Paradise within thee, happier farr.

Beyond which was my folly to aspire. [ 560 ]

Of all the rest: then wilt thou not be loath [ 585 ]

All secrets of the deep, all Natures works,

And to the faithful Death the Gate of Life;

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By simply meek; that suffering for Truths sake

This having learnt, thou hast attained the summe [ 575 ]

Merciful over all his works, with good [ 565 ]

Taught this by his example whom I now

And all the riches of this World enjoydst, [ 580九九藏書 ]

Measurd this transient World, the Race of time,

Deeds to thy knowledge answerable, add Faith,

To whom thus also th Angel last replid:

His providence, and on him sole depend,

Subverting worldly strong, and worldly wise

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Accomplishing great things, by things deemd weak

He ended; and thus Adam last replyd.

As in his presence, ever to observe

Thou knewst by name, and all th ethereal Powers,

Greatly instructed I shall hence depart.

Acknowledge my Redeemer ever blest.

And all the ruhttps://read.99csw.comle, one Empire; onely add

Henceforth I learne, that to obey is best,

Of knowledge, what this Vessel can containe;

Is fortitude to highest victorie, [ 570 ]

Still overcoming evil, and by small

Add vertue, Patience, Temperance, add Love,

Till time stand fixt: beyond is al九-九-藏-書l abyss, [ 555 ]

Greatly in peace of thought, and have my fill

Of wisdom; hope no higher, though all the Starrs

And love with feare the onely God, to walk

By name to come calld Charitie, the soul

Or works of God in Heavn, Aire, Earth, or Sea,

Eternitie, whose end no eye can reach.