Book I, 79: On Gods appearance to Moses

G first appeard o Moses, in the Myre;
The next time he appeard, happeard in Fire;
The third time, he was knowne to Moses eye
Vpon mount Sinai, cloath'd in Maiestie.
Thrice God appeares to Man: first, allowing in
His oule pollution, and base Myre of Sin;
And like to Pharoes daughter do'es bemone
Our helplesse State, and drawes us, for his owne:
The next ime, he ppeares in Fyre, whose bright
And gentle flames consume not, but give light;
It is the Fire of Grace; where man is bound
To d'off his Shs, because 'tis holy ground:
The last apparance shall be in that Mount,
Where every Soule shall render an Account
Of good or evill; where all things Transitory
Shall cease & Grace be crownd with perfect Glory.