John Milton (1608-1674). Paradise Lost, vi. 29. Robert Bridges, ed. 1916. The Spirit of Man: An Anthology

Robert Bridges, ed. (1844–1930). The Spirit of Man: An Anthology. 1916.

Paradise Lost, vi. 29

John Milton (1608–1674)


SERVANT 1 of God, well done, well hast thou fought
The better fight, who single hast maintaind
Against revolted multitudes the Cause
Of Truth, in word mightier then they in Armes;
And for the testimonie of Truth hast born	5
Universal reproach, far worse to beare
Then violence: for this was all thy care
To stand approv’d in sight of God, though Worlds
Judg’d thee perverse …

Note 1. Milton. Paradise Lost, vi. 29. [back]