And live for ever, dream at least to live And send him from the garden forth to till Michael, this my behest have thou in charge; As I shall thee enlighten; intermix My covenant in the Woman's seed renewed ; So send them forth, though sorrowing, yet in peace : Cherubick watch; and of a sword the flame 95 103 112 120 Wide-waving; all approach far off to fright, To Spirits foul, and all my trees their prey; With whose stolen fruit Man once more to delude. The good which we enjoy from Heaven descends; 121 129 138 Of God high-blest, or to incline his will, prayer 146 |