This reminds me of the poem Invictus.

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul.

I wonder if William Ernest Henley was inspired by Milton.

Again, Milton describes the first man and woman as special beings. Earlier, he used the word greater to refer to to the one who restored us, which leads me to believe Milton saw the first man as great. Now, he uses the word grand to describe the first couple.

This seems to imply that the first man was a great man and/or his disobedience was a great act.