And, re-assembling our afflicted powers, consult how we may henceforth most offend.

Let her (Truth) and Falsehood grapple; who ever knew Truth put to the worse in a free and open encounter?

Did I request thee, Maker, from my clay To mould me man? Did I solicit thee From darkness to promote me?

But peaceful was the night Wherein the Prince of Light His reign of peace upon the earth began.

Our torments also may in length of time Become our Elements.

Innocence, Once Lost, Can Never Be Regained. Darkness, Once Gazed Upon, Can Never Be Lost.

To know that which lies before us in daily life is the prime wisdom.