(If ancient and prophetic fame in Heavn

Voutsaft or sought; for what peace will be givn

That shook Heavns whol circumference, confirmd.

Thrones and Imperial Powers, off-spring of heavn [ 310 ]

Err not) another World, the happy seat

Yet ever plotting how the Conqueror least

With dangerous expedition to invade

In strictes九九藏書t bondage, though thus far removd,

Beyond his Potent arm, to live exempt

From Heavns high jurisdiction, in new League

In power and excellence, but favourd more [ 350 ]

Inflicted? and what peace can we return, [ 335 ]

In heighth or depth, still first and last will Reign

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To be created like to us, though less

May reap his conquest, and may least rejoyce

What sit we then projecting peace and Warr?

By our revolt, but over Hell extend

Some easier enterprize? There is a place [ 345 ]

Us here, as with his Golden those in Heavn.

A growing Empire; doubtless; while we dream, [ reａｄ.９９ｃｓw•ｃoｍ315 ]

Pronouncd among the Gods, and by an Oath,

Warr hath determind us, and foild with loss [ 330 ]

Of some new Race calld Man, about this time

And stripes, and arbitrary punishment

Of him who rules above; so was his will

Princes of Hell? for so the popular vote

Must we renounce, and changing stile be calld

In doing whaｈｔｔps://rｅad.９9csw•ｃｏｍt we most in suffering feel? [ 340 ]

Under th inevitable curb, reservd

Nor will occasion want, nor shall we need

Ethereal Vertues; or these Titles now

His Empire, and with Iron Scepter rule

Sole King, and of his Kingdom loose no part [ 325 ]

His captive multitude: For he, be sure

Or ambush from the Deep. What if we find

Banded九九藏書 against his Throne, but to remaine [ 320 ]

Untamd reluctance, and revenge though slow,

And know not that the King of Heavn hath doomd

Irreparable; tearms of peace yet none

But to our power hostility and hate,

Heavn, whose high walls fear no assault or Siege,

Inclines, here to continue, and build up here

To us enslavd, but custody severe,