In which the Almighty, from his throne in Heaven, contemplates the fate of Man and the wicked designs of the rebellious spirit, foretelling both the peril and the grace appointed to mankind through the willing sacrifice of the Son, embodying divine love and justice. Meanwhile, the malevolent fiend, veiled in guile, roams the newly formed globe and ascends to the celestial gates, engaging the vigilant Angel Uriel as he seeks the dwelling of Man, thus commencing his dark pilgrimage.