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The Angel ended, and in Adam's ear So charming left his voice, that he awhile Thought him still speaking, still stood fix'd to hear.

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John Milton
Age: 65 †
Born: 1608
Born: December 9
Died: 1674
Died: November 8
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Thought
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Ended
Still
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Angel
Ears
Hear
Awhile
Voice
Charming
Left
Adam

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