With both his arms on those two massy pillars,

That to the archèd roof gave main support.

He unsuspicious led him; which when Samson 1635

Felt in his arms, with head a while inclined,

And eyes fast fixed, he stood, as one who prayed,

Or some great matter in his mind revolved.

At last, with head erect, thus cried aloud:

'Hitherto, Lords, what your commands imposed 1640

I have performed, as reason was, obeying,

Not without wonder or delight beheld;