Before our living Dread, who dwells

In Silo, his bright sanctuary,

Among them he a spirit of phrenzy sent, 1675

Who hurt their minds,

And urged them on with mad desire

To call in haste for their destroyer.

They, only set on sport and play,

Unweetingly importuned 1680

Their own destruction to come speedy upon them.

So fond are mortal men,