FIN DU PARADIS PERDU

Our lingering parents, and to tlie' eastern gate Led them direct, and down tlie cliff as fast <>4o To the snl)jcctcd plain; then disa|)[)car'd.

They, looking hack , all the' eastern side beheld Of paradise, so late their happy seat, Wav'cl over by that flaming brand; the gate With dreadi'nl laces throng'd, and fiery arras. Some natural tears they dropt, but wiped them soon The world was all before them , wlicre to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide! They, hand in hand, with wandering steps and slow. Through liden look their solitary way.