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 * Son, thou in whom my glory I behold

In full resplendence, Heir of all my might, Nearly it now concerns us to be sure Of our omnipotence, and with what arms We mean to hold what anciently we claim Of deity or empire: such a foe Is rising, who intends to erect his throne Equal to ours, throughout the spacious North; Nor so content, hath in his thought to try In battle what our power is, or our right. Let us advise, and to this hazard draw With speed what force is left, and all employ In our defence, lest unawares we lose This our high place, our sanctuary, our hill.'
 * "To whom the Son, with calm aspect and clear,

Lightning divine, ineffable, serene, Made answer:—'Mighty Father, thou thy foes Justly hast in derision, and secure Laughest at their vain designs and tumults vain, Matter to me of glory, whom their hate Illustrates, when they see all regal power Given me to quell their pride, and in event Know whether I be dextrous to subdue Thy rebels, or be found the worst in Heaven.'
 * "So spake the Son; but Satan with his powers

Far was advanced on winged speed, a host Innumerable as the stars of night, Or stars of morning, dewdrops which the sun