chapter is based on Genesis 3.
Satan assumes the form of a serpent and enters Eden. The serpent
was a beautiful creature with wings, and while flying through the air his
appearance was bright, resembling burnished gold. He did not go upon
the ground but went from place to place through the air and ate fruit like
man. Satan entered into the serpent and took his position in the tree of
knowledge and commenced leisurely eating of the fruit.
Eve, unconsciously at first, separated from her husband in her
employment. When she became aware of the fact she felt that there might
be danger, but again she thought herself secure, even if she did not remain
close by the side of her husband. She had wisdom and strength to know if
evil came, and to meet it. This the angels had cautioned her not to do. Eve
found herself gazing with mingled curiosity and admiration upon the fruit
of the forbidden tree. She saw it was very lovely, and was reasoning with
herself why God had so decidedly prohibited their eating or touching it.
Now was Satan’s opportunity. He addressed her as though he was able to
divine her thought: “Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of
the garden?” Thus, with soft and pleasant wo
