Note 573 — 1763.
Reading edition
The following are the first lines of the paragraphs, in Book I., which Wesley distinguishes as “peculiarly excellent.” They will serve as specimens of all the others.
“Say first, for heaven hides nothing from thy view.” “Nine times the space that measures day and night.” “If thou art he; but oh how fallen! how changed!” “But see the angry Victor hath recalled.” “Thus Satan talking to his nearest mate.” “He scarce had ceased when the superior fiend.” “He called so loud, that all the hollow deep.” “These feminine. For spirits when they please.” “To flutes and soft recorders; such as raised.” “Their dread commander; he above the rest.” “He spake; and to confirm his words, out flew.”