Shine not in vain ; nor think, though men were none, That heaven would want spectators, God want praise : Millions of spiritual creatures walk the earth Unseen, both when we wake, and when we sleep : All these with ceaseless praise his works behold Both... Paradiso perduto di Milton - Page 220by John Milton - 1852Full view - About this book
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...men were none, That Heav'n would want spectators, God want praise; Millions of spiritual Creatures walk the Earth Unseen, both when we wake, and when...ceaseless praise his works behold Both day and night. (IV. 674-80) Adam asserts that there is a proper way to approach the heavens after all: to praise them.... | |
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