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ProemiumThe Tanners Playe
The Drapers Playe
The Watter Leaders and the Drawers of Dee Playe
The Barbers and the Waxe Chaundlers Playe
The Cappers and Lynnan Drapers Playe
The Wryghtes and Sklaters Plaie
The Paynters and the Glasiors Playe
The Vintneres Playe
The Marcers Playe
The Gouldesmythes and Massons Plaie
The Blackesmythes Playe
The Bowchers Playe
The Glovers Playe
The Corvysors Playe
The Bakers Playe
The Flechars, Bowyers, Coopers, and Stringers Playe
The Iremongeres Playe
The Cookes Plaie
The Skynners Playe
The Saddlers Playe
The Taylors Playe
The Fishemongeres Playe
The Clothe Workers Playe
The Dyars Playe
The Webstars Playe
Finis
ProemiumContents
The Banes do not appear in this version of the text
The Tanners PlayeContents
Pagina Prima: De Celi, Angelorom, et Infirne Speciun Creacion Pagina
Deus
Ego sum alpha et oo,1
primus et novissimus.
It is my will it shoulde be soe;
hit is, yt was, it shalbe thus.
Ego sum alpha et oo,1
primus et novissimus.
It is my will it shoulde be soe;
hit is, yt was, it shalbe thus.
I ame greate God gracious,5
which never had begyninge.
The wholl foode of parente is sett
in my essention.
I ame the tryall of the Trenitye
which never shalbe twyninge,
pearles patron ymperiall,11
and Patris sapiencia.
My beames be all beawtitude;
all blisse is in my buyldinge.
All meirth lyeth in mansuetude,
cum Dei potentia,
bouth viscible and inviscible.17
which never had begyninge.
The wholl foode of parente is sett
in my essention.
I ame the tryall of the Trenitye
which never shalbe twyninge,
pearles patron ymperiall,11
and Patris sapiencia.
My beames be all beawtitude;
all blisse is in my buyldinge.
All meirth lyeth in mansuetude,
cum Dei potentia,
bouth viscible and inviscible.17
As God greatest and glorious,18
all is in mea licencill.
all is in mea licencill.
For all the meirth of the majestye20
is magnifyed in me.
Prince principall, proved
in my perpetuall provydence,
I was never but one
and ever one in three,
set in substanciall southnes26
within selestiall sapience.
The three tryalls in a throne
and true Trenitie
be grounded in my godhead,
exalted by my exelencie.
The might of my makeinge32
is marked in mee,
dissolved under a deadem
by my devyne experience.
is magnifyed in me.
Prince principall, proved
in my perpetuall provydence,
I was never but one
and ever one in three,
set in substanciall southnes26
within selestiall sapience.
The three tryalls in a throne
and true Trenitie
be grounded in my godhead,
exalted by my exelencie.
The might of my makeinge32
is marked in mee,
dissolved under a deadem
by my devyne experience.
Nowe sithe I am soe soeleme36
and set in my solatacion,
a biglie blesse here will I builde,
a heaven without endinge,
and caste a comely compasse
by comely creation.
Nyne orders of angells,42
be ever at onste defendinge;
doe your indevoure and doubte you not
under my dominacion
to sytt in celestial saftye.
All solace to your sendinge!
For all the likeinge in this lordshipp48
be laude to my laudacion.
Through might of my most majestic
your meirth shall ever be mendinge.
and set in my solatacion,
a biglie blesse here will I builde,
a heaven without endinge,
and caste a comely compasse
by comely creation.
Nyne orders of angells,42
be ever at onste defendinge;
doe your indevoure and doubte you not
under my dominacion
to sytt in celestial saftye.
All solace to your sendinge!
For all the likeinge in this lordshipp48
be laude to my laudacion.
Through might of my most majestic
your meirth shall ever be mendinge.
Lucifer
Lorde, through thy mighte thou hast us wrought,52
nine orders here that we maye see:
Cherubyn and Seraphin through thy thought;
Thrones and Dominationes in blisse to bee;
Lorde, through thy mighte thou hast us wrought,52
nine orders here that we maye see:
Cherubyn and Seraphin through thy thought;
Thrones and Dominationes in blisse to bee;
with Principates, that order brighte,56
and Potestates in blisfuil lighte;
also Vertutes, through thy greate mighte,
Angel! and also Arkeangelle.
and Potestates in blisfuil lighte;
also Vertutes, through thy greate mighte,
Angel! and also Arkeangelle.
Nine orders here bene witterlye,60
that thou hast made here full right.
In thy blisse full brighte the bee,
and I the principal!, lorde, here in thy sighte.
that thou hast made here full right.
In thy blisse full brighte the bee,
and I the principal!, lorde, here in thy sighte.
Deus
Here have I you wrought with heavenly mighte,64
of angels nine orders of greate beautye,
iech one with others, as it is righte,
to walke aboute the Trenitie.
Here have I you wrought with heavenly mighte,64
of angels nine orders of greate beautye,
iech one with others, as it is righte,
to walke aboute the Trenitie.
Nowe, Lucifer and Lightborne, loke lowely you bee.68
The blessinge of my begyninge I geve to my first operacion.
The blessinge of my begyninge I geve to my first operacion.
For crafte nor for cuninge, cast never comprehension;
exsalte you not to exelente into high exaltation.
Loke that you tende righte wisely, for hence I wilbe wendinge.
The woride that is bouth voyde and vayne, I forme in the formacion,
with a dongion of darkenes which never shall have endinge.
This worke is nowe well wrought by my devyne formacion.
This worke is well donne, that is soe cleane and cleare.
As I you made of naughte, my blessinge I geve you here.
exsalte you not to exelente into high exaltation.
Loke that you tende righte wisely, for hence I wilbe wendinge.
The woride that is bouth voyde and vayne, I forme in the formacion,
with a dongion of darkenes which never shall have endinge.
This worke is nowe well wrought by my devyne formacion.
This worke is well donne, that is soe cleane and cleare.
As I you made of naughte, my blessinge I geve you here.
Angelie
Wee thanke thee, lorde, full soveraignely,78
that us hath formed soe cleane and cleare,
ever in this blesse to byde thee bye.
Graunte us thy grace ever to byde here.
Wee thanke thee, lorde, full soveraignely,78
that us hath formed soe cleane and cleare,
ever in this blesse to byde thee bye.
Graunte us thy grace ever to byde here.
Arckeangelis
Here for to byde God grante us grace82
to please this prince withouten peare;
him for to thanke with some solace
a songe now let us singe here.
Here for to byde God grante us grace82
to please this prince withouten peare;
him for to thanke with some solace
a songe now let us singe here.
'Dignus Dei'
Deus
Nowe seeinge I have formed you soe fayer86
and exalted you so exelente-
and here I set you nexte my cheare,
my love to you is soe fervente-
loke you fall not in noe dispaier.
Touche not my throne by non assente.
All your beautie I shall appaier,92
and pride fall oughte in your intente.
Nowe seeinge I have formed you soe fayer86
and exalted you so exelente-
and here I set you nexte my cheare,
my love to you is soe fervente-
loke you fall not in noe dispaier.
Touche not my throne by non assente.
All your beautie I shall appaier,92
and pride fall oughte in your intente.
Luciffer
Ney, lorde, that will we not in deed,94
for nothinge tresspasse unto thee.
Thy greate godhead we ever dreade,
and never exsaulte ourselves soe hie.
Thou hast us marked with greate might and mayne,
in thy blesse evermore to byde and bee,
in lastinge life our life to leade.100
And bearer of lighte thou hast made me.
Ney, lorde, that will we not in deed,94
for nothinge tresspasse unto thee.
Thy greate godhead we ever dreade,
and never exsaulte ourselves soe hie.
Thou hast us marked with greate might and mayne,
in thy blesse evermore to byde and bee,
in lastinge life our life to leade.100
And bearer of lighte thou hast made me.
Lighteborne
And I ame marked of that same moulde.102
Loveinge be to our creator
that us hase made gayer then goulde,
under his dieadem ever to indure.
And I ame marked of that same moulde.102
Loveinge be to our creator
that us hase made gayer then goulde,
under his dieadem ever to indure.
Deus
I have forbyd that ye neare shoulde;106
but keepe you well in that stature.
The same covenante I charge you houlde,
in paine of heaven your forfeyture.
I have forbyd that ye neare shoulde;106
but keepe you well in that stature.
The same covenante I charge you houlde,
in paine of heaven your forfeyture.
For I will wende and take my trace110
and see this blesse in every tower.
Iche one of you kepe well his place;
and, Lucifer, I make thee governour.
Nowe I charge the grounde of grace
that yt be set with my order.
and see this blesse in every tower.
Iche one of you kepe well his place;
and, Lucifer, I make thee governour.
Nowe I charge the grounde of grace
that yt be set with my order.
Behoulde the beames of my brighte face,116
which ever was and shall indewer.
This is your health in every case:
to behoulde your creator.
Was never none so like me, soe full of grace,
nor never shall as my fygure.
Here will I bide nowe in this place122
to be angells comforture.
To be revisible in shorte space,
it is my will in this same houre.
which ever was and shall indewer.
This is your health in every case:
to behoulde your creator.
Was never none so like me, soe full of grace,
nor never shall as my fygure.
Here will I bide nowe in this place122
to be angells comforture.
To be revisible in shorte space,
it is my will in this same houre.
Luciffer
Aha, that I ame wounderous brighte,126
amongest you all shininge full cleare!
Of all heaven I beare the lighte
though God bymselfe and he were here.
All in this throne yf that I were,
then shoulde I be as wise as hee.
What saye ye, angels all that bene here?132
Some comforte soone now let me see.
Aha, that I ame wounderous brighte,126
amongest you all shininge full cleare!
Of all heaven I beare the lighte
though God bymselfe and he were here.
All in this throne yf that I were,
then shoulde I be as wise as hee.
What saye ye, angels all that bene here?132
Some comforte soone now let me see.
Vertutes
Wee will not assente unto your pride134
nor in our hartes take such a thoughte;
but that our lorde shalbe our guyde,
and keepe that he to us hath wroughte.
Wee will not assente unto your pride134
nor in our hartes take such a thoughte;
but that our lorde shalbe our guyde,
and keepe that he to us hath wroughte.
Cherubyn
Our lorde comaunded all that bene here138
to keepe there seates, bouth more and lesse.
Therfore I warne the, Lucifer,
this pride will torne to greate distresse.
Our lorde comaunded all that bene here138
to keepe there seates, bouth more and lesse.
Therfore I warne the, Lucifer,
this pride will torne to greate distresse.
Luciffer
Destresse? I commaunde you for to142
cease and see the beautie that I beare.
All heaven shines through my brightnes
for God himselfe shines not so cleare.
Destresse? I commaunde you for to142
cease and see the beautie that I beare.
All heaven shines through my brightnes
for God himselfe shines not so cleare.
Dominaciones
Of all angells yee beare the price146
and most beautie is you befall.
My counsell is that you be wise,
that you bringe not yourselves in thrall.
Of all angells yee beare the price146
and most beautie is you befall.
My counsell is that you be wise,
that you bringe not yourselves in thrall.
Principates
Yf that ye in thral you bringe,150
then shall you have a wicked fall;
and alsoe your ofspringe,
away with you they shall all.
Yf that ye in thral you bringe,150
then shall you have a wicked fall;
and alsoe your ofspringe,
away with you they shall all.
Cherubyn
Our brethers counsel is good to here,154
to you I saye, Lucifer and Lightborne.
Wherfore beware you of this cheere,
least that you have a fowle spurne.
Our brethers counsel is good to here,154
to you I saye, Lucifer and Lightborne.
Wherfore beware you of this cheere,
least that you have a fowle spurne.
Lighteborne
In fayth, brother, yet you shall158
sitt in this throne-arte cleane and cleare-
that yee maye be as wise withal!
as God himselfe, yf he were heare.
Therfore you shalbe set here,
that all heaven maye ye behoulde.
The brightnes of your bodie cleare164
is brighter then God a thousandfoulde.
In fayth, brother, yet you shall158
sitt in this throne-arte cleane and cleare-
that yee maye be as wise withal!
as God himselfe, yf he were heare.
Therfore you shalbe set here,
that all heaven maye ye behoulde.
The brightnes of your bodie cleare164
is brighter then God a thousandfoulde.
Thrones
Alas, that beautie will you spill166
yf you keepe it all in your thought;
then will pride have all his will
and bringe your brightnes all to naughte.
Let yt passe out of your thought,
and caste awaye all wicked pride;
and keepe your brightnes to you is wrought,172
and let our lorde be all our guyde.
Alas, that beautie will you spill166
yf you keepe it all in your thought;
then will pride have all his will
and bringe your brightnes all to naughte.
Let yt passe out of your thought,
and caste awaye all wicked pride;
and keepe your brightnes to you is wrought,172
and let our lorde be all our guyde.
Potestates
Alas that pride is the wall of beautye174
that tomes your thought to greate offence.
The brightnes of your fayer bodyes
will make yee to goe hense.
Alas that pride is the wall of beautye174
that tomes your thought to greate offence.
The brightnes of your fayer bodyes
will make yee to goe hense.
Luciffer
Goe hense? Behoulde, sennyors one every syde,178
and unto me you caste your eyen.
I charge you angells in this tyde
behoulde and see now what I meane.
Above greate God I will me guyde
and set myselfe here; as I wene,
I ame pearlesse and prince of pride,184
for God hymselfe shines not so sheene.
Goe hense? Behoulde, sennyors one every syde,178
and unto me you caste your eyen.
I charge you angells in this tyde
behoulde and see now what I meane.
Above greate God I will me guyde
and set myselfe here; as I wene,
I ame pearlesse and prince of pride,184
for God hymselfe shines not so sheene.
Here will I sitt nowe in his steade,186
to exsaulte myselfe in this same see.
Behoulde my bodye, handes and head-
the mighte of God is marked in mee.
All angells, torne to me I read,
and to your soveraigne kneele one your knee.
I ame your comforte, bouth lorde and head,192
the meirth and might of the majestye.
to exsaulte myselfe in this same see.
Behoulde my bodye, handes and head-
the mighte of God is marked in mee.
All angells, torne to me I read,
and to your soveraigne kneele one your knee.
I ame your comforte, bouth lorde and head,192
the meirth and might of the majestye.
Lighteborne
And I ame nexte of the same degree,194
repleth by all experience.
Methinkes yf I mighte sit him bye
all heaven shoulde doe us reverence.
All orders maye assente to thee and me;
thou hast them torned by eloquence.
And here were nowe the Trenitie,200
we shoulde him passe by our fullgens.
And I ame nexte of the same degree,194
repleth by all experience.
Methinkes yf I mighte sit him bye
all heaven shoulde doe us reverence.
All orders maye assente to thee and me;
thou hast them torned by eloquence.
And here were nowe the Trenitie,200
we shoulde him passe by our fullgens.
Dominaciones
Alas, why make yee this greate offence?202
Bouth Lucifer and Lightborne, to you I saye,
our soveraigne lorde will have you hense
and he fynde you in this araye.
Goe too your seates and wynde you hense.
You have begone a parlous playe.
Ye shall well witt the subsequence-208
this daunce will tome to teene and traye.
Alas, why make yee this greate offence?202
Bouth Lucifer and Lightborne, to you I saye,
our soveraigne lorde will have you hense
and he fynde you in this araye.
Goe too your seates and wynde you hense.
You have begone a parlous playe.
Ye shall well witt the subsequence-208
this daunce will tome to teene and traye.
Lucifer
I redd you all doe me reverence,210
that ame repleth with heavenly grace.
Though God come, I will not hense,
but sitt righte here before his face.
I redd you all doe me reverence,210
that ame repleth with heavenly grace.
Though God come, I will not hense,
but sitt righte here before his face.
'Gloria tibi Trinitas'
Deus
Saye, what araye doe ye make here?214
Who is your prince and principall?
Saye, what araye doe ye make here?214
Who is your prince and principall?
I made thee angell and Lucifer,216
and here thou woulde be lorde over all.
Therfore I charge this order cleare,
faste from this place looke that. yce fall.
Full soone I shall chaunge your cheare-
for your fowle pride to hell you shall.
and here thou woulde be lorde over all.
Therfore I charge this order cleare,
faste from this place looke that. yce fall.
Full soone I shall chaunge your cheare-
for your fowle pride to hell you shall.
Lucifer, who set thee here when I was goe?222
What have I offended unto thee?
I made thee my frende; thou arte my foe.
Why haste thou tresspassed thus to me?
Above all angells there were no moe
that sitt so nighe my majestye.
I charge you to fall till I byd ’Whoo,’228
into the deepe pitt of hell ever to bee.
What have I offended unto thee?
I made thee my frende; thou arte my foe.
Why haste thou tresspassed thus to me?
Above all angells there were no moe
that sitt so nighe my majestye.
I charge you to fall till I byd ’Whoo,’228
into the deepe pitt of hell ever to bee.
Nowe Lucifer and Lightborne fall.
Primus Demon
Alas that ever we were wroughte,230
that we shoulde come into this place!
Wee were in joye; nowe we be naughte.
Alas, we have fomfayted our grace!
Alas that ever we were wroughte,230
that we shoulde come into this place!
Wee were in joye; nowe we be naughte.
Alas, we have fomfayted our grace!
Secundus Demon
And even heither thou hast us broughte234
into dungeon to take our trace.
All this sorrowe thou hast us soughte-
the deviIl maye speede thy stinckinge face.
And even heither thou hast us broughte234
into dungeon to take our trace.
All this sorrowe thou hast us soughte-
the deviIl maye speede thy stinckinge face.
Primus Demon
My face, false feature, for thy fare!238
Thou hast us broughte to teene and treay.
I cumber, I congere, I kindle in care.
I sincke in sorrowe; what shall I saye?
My face, false feature, for thy fare!238
Thou hast us broughte to teene and treay.
I cumber, I congere, I kindle in care.
I sincke in sorrowe; what shall I saye?
Secundus Demon
Thou haste us broughte this wicked waye242
through thy mighte and thy pryde,
out of the blesse that lasteth aye
in sorowe evermore to abyde.
Thou haste us broughte this wicked waye242
through thy mighte and thy pryde,
out of the blesse that lasteth aye
in sorowe evermore to abyde.
Primus Demon
Thy witt yt was as well as myne,246
of that pryde that we did shewe;
and nowe bene here in hell fler
till the day of dome that [beames] shall bloo.
Thy witt yt was as well as myne,246
of that pryde that we did shewe;
and nowe bene here in hell fler
till the day of dome that [beames] shall bloo.
Secundus Demon
Then shall we never care for woo,250
but lye here like two feeyndes blacke.
Alas, that ever we did forgett soe
that lordes love to lose that did us make.
Then shall we never care for woo,250
but lye here like two feeyndes blacke.
Alas, that ever we did forgett soe
that lordes love to lose that did us make.
Primus Demon
And therfore I shall for his sake254
shewe mankynde greate envye.
As soone as ever he can hym make,
I shall sende, hym to destmoye,
And therfore I shall for his sake254
shewe mankynde greate envye.
As soone as ever he can hym make,
I shall sende, hym to destmoye,
one-of myne order shall he bee-258
to make mankinde to doe amisse.
Ruffyn, my frende fayer and free,
loke that thou keepe mankinde from blesse
to make mankinde to doe amisse.
Ruffyn, my frende fayer and free,
loke that thou keepe mankinde from blesse
that I and my fellowes fell downe for aye.262
He will ordeyne mankinde againe
in blesse to be in greate araye,
and wee evermore in hell paine.
He will ordeyne mankinde againe
in blesse to be in greate araye,
and wee evermore in hell paine.
Secundus Demon
Out, harrowe! Where is our mighte266
that we were wonte to shewe,
and in heaven bare soe greate lighte,
and nowe we be in hell full lowe?
Out, harrowe! Where is our mighte266
that we were wonte to shewe,
and in heaven bare soe greate lighte,
and nowe we be in hell full lowe?
Primus Demon
Out, alas! For woo and wickednesse270
I ame so fast bounde in this cheare
and never awaye hense shall passe,
but lye in hell allwaye heare.
Out, alas! For woo and wickednesse270
I ame so fast bounde in this cheare
and never awaye hense shall passe,
but lye in hell allwaye heare.
Deus
A, wicked pryde! A, woo worth thee, woo!274
My meirth thou hast made amisse.
I maye well suffer: my will is not soc
that they shoulde parte this from my blesse.
A, pryde! Why mighte thou not braste in two?
Why did the that? Why did they thus?
Behoulde, my angells, pride is your foe.280
All sorrowe shall shewe wheresoever yt is.
A, wicked pryde! A, woo worth thee, woo!274
My meirth thou hast made amisse.
I maye well suffer: my will is not soc
that they shoulde parte this from my blesse.
A, pryde! Why mighte thou not braste in two?
Why did the that? Why did they thus?
Behoulde, my angells, pride is your foe.280
All sorrowe shall shewe wheresoever yt is.
And though they have broken my comaundement,282
me ruse yt sore full sufferently.
Neverthelesse, I will have myne intente-
that I first thought, yet soe will I.
I and two persons be at one assente
a sollempne matter for to trye.
A full fayer image we have imente,288
that the same stydd shall multiplye.
me ruse yt sore full sufferently.
Neverthelesse, I will have myne intente-
that I first thought, yet soe will I.
I and two persons be at one assente
a sollempne matter for to trye.
A full fayer image we have imente,288
that the same stydd shall multiplye.
In my blessinge here I begyne290
the first that shalbe to my paye.
Lightenes and darkenes, I byde you twene:
the darke to the nighte, the lighte to the day.
Keepe your course for more or myne
and suffer not, to you I saye;
but save yourselfe, bouth out and in.296
That is my will, and will allwaye.
the first that shalbe to my paye.
Lightenes and darkenes, I byde you twene:
the darke to the nighte, the lighte to the day.
Keepe your course for more or myne
and suffer not, to you I saye;
but save yourselfe, bouth out and in.296
That is my will, and will allwaye.
As I have made you all of noughte298
at myne owne wisheinge,
my first day heare have I wroughte.
I geve yt here my blessinge.
at myne owne wisheinge,
my first day heare have I wroughte.
I geve yt here my blessinge.
Finis
The Drapers PlayeContents
Incipit Pagina Secunda qualiter Deus docuit mundum.
Deus
Ego sum alpha et omega, I, primus et novissimus.
I, God, moste of majestye,
in whom begininge none may bee;
Ego sum alpha et omega, I, primus et novissimus.
I, God, moste of majestye,
in whom begininge none may bee;
enlesse alsoe, moste of postee,4
I am and have binne ever.
Now heaven and earth is made through mee.
The earth is voyd ondly I see;
therfore light for more lee
through my might I will liever.
I am and have binne ever.
Now heaven and earth is made through mee.
The earth is voyd ondly I see;
therfore light for more lee
through my might I will liever.
At my byddynge made be light.10
Light is good, I see in sight.
Twynned shalbe through my might
the light from the stearnes.
Light ’day’ I wilbe called aye,
and thestearnes ’night’, as I saye.
This momne and evene, the first day,16
is made full and expresse.
Light is good, I see in sight.
Twynned shalbe through my might
the light from the stearnes.
Light ’day’ I wilbe called aye,
and thestearnes ’night’, as I saye.
This momne and evene, the first day,16
is made full and expresse.
Now will I make the firmament18
in myddeste the water to bee lent,
for to bee a divident
to twynne the waters aye;
above the welkyn, beneath alsoe,
and ’heaven’ hit shalbe called thoo.
This commen is morne and even also24
of the seoconde daye.
in myddeste the water to bee lent,
for to bee a divident
to twynne the waters aye;
above the welkyn, beneath alsoe,
and ’heaven’ hit shalbe called thoo.
This commen is morne and even also24
of the seoconde daye.
Now will I waters everychone26
that under heaven bine great one,
that the gather into one,
and drynesse sone them shewe.
That dryenesse ’yearth’ men shall call.
The gatheringe of the waters all,
’seeyes’ to [name] have the shall;32
therby men shall them knowe.
that under heaven bine great one,
that the gather into one,
and drynesse sone them shewe.
That dryenesse ’yearth’ men shall call.
The gatheringe of the waters all,
’seeyes’ to [name] have the shall;32
therby men shall them knowe.
I will one yearth yerbes springe,34
ichon in kinde seede-gevinge;
trees diverse fruite forth bringe
after ther kynde eachone;
the seede of which aye shalbe
within the fruite of each tree.
This morne and even of dayes three40
is both commen and gonne.
ichon in kinde seede-gevinge;
trees diverse fruite forth bringe
after ther kynde eachone;
the seede of which aye shalbe
within the fruite of each tree.
This morne and even of dayes three40
is both commen and gonne.
Now will I make through my might42
lightninges in the welkyn bright,
to twyne the daye from the night
and lighten the earth with lee.
Great lightes I will too —
the sonne and eke the moone also —
the sonne for day to serve for oo,48
the moone for night to bee.
lightninges in the welkyn bright,
to twyne the daye from the night
and lighten the earth with lee.
Great lightes I will too —
the sonne and eke the moone also —
the sonne for day to serve for oo,48
the moone for night to bee.
Stares also through myne entente50
I will make one the firmamente,
the yearth to lighten there the be lent;
and knowne may be therby
courses of planets, nothinge amisse.
Now see I this worke good iwisse.
This morninge and evon both made is,56
the fourthe day fullye.
I will make one the firmamente,
the yearth to lighten there the be lent;
and knowne may be therby
courses of planets, nothinge amisse.
Now see I this worke good iwisse.
This morninge and evon both made is,56
the fourthe day fullye.
Now will I in waters fishe forth bringe,58
fowles in the firmament flyinge,
great whalles in the sea swiminge;
all make I with a thoughte —
beastes, fowles, fruit, stone, and tree.
These workes are good, well I see.
Therfore to blesse all well liketh me,64
this worke that I have wrought.
fowles in the firmament flyinge,
great whalles in the sea swiminge;
all make I with a thoughte —
beastes, fowles, fruit, stone, and tree.
These workes are good, well I see.
Therfore to blesse all well liketh me,64
this worke that I have wrought.
All beastes, I byd you multyplye66
in yearth and water by and by,
and fowles in the ayre to flye,
the yearth to fulfill.
This morne and evon through my might
of the fiveth day and the night
is made and ended well aright,72
all at my owne will.
in yearth and water by and by,
and fowles in the ayre to flye,
the yearth to fulfill.
This morne and evon through my might
of the fiveth day and the night
is made and ended well aright,72
all at my owne will.
Now will I one earth bringe forth anon74
all helpely beastes, everychone
that crepon, flyen, or gone,
eachon in his kynde.
Now is this donne at my byddinge :
beastes goinge, flyinge, and crepinge;
and all my worke at my likinge80
fully now I fynde.
all helpely beastes, everychone
that crepon, flyen, or gone,
eachon in his kynde.
Now is this donne at my byddinge :
beastes goinge, flyinge, and crepinge;
and all my worke at my likinge80
fully now I fynde.
Then goinge from the place where he was, commeth to the place where he createth Adam.
Now heaven and earth is made expresse,82
make wee man to our likenesse.
Fishe, fowle, beast — more and lesse —
to mayster he shall have might.
To our shape now make I thee;
man and woman I will there bee.
Growe and multyplye shall yee,88
and fulfill the earth on hight.
make wee man to our likenesse.
Fishe, fowle, beast — more and lesse —
to mayster he shall have might.
To our shape now make I thee;
man and woman I will there bee.
Growe and multyplye shall yee,88
and fulfill the earth on hight.
To helpe thee thou shalt have here90
herbes, trees, fruit, seede in fere.
All shalbe put in thy power,
and beastes eke alsoe;
all that in yearth bine livinge,
fowles in the ayre flyinge,
and all that gost hath and likinge,96
to sustayne you from woe.
herbes, trees, fruit, seede in fere.
All shalbe put in thy power,
and beastes eke alsoe;
all that in yearth bine livinge,
fowles in the ayre flyinge,
and all that gost hath and likinge,96
to sustayne you from woe.
Now this is donne, I see aright,98
and all thinge made through my might.
The sixt day heare in my sight
ys made all of the best.
Heaven and earth ys wrought all within
and all that needes to be them.
Tomorrowe, the seaventh day, I will blinne104
and of workes take my rest.
and all thinge made through my might.
The sixt day heare in my sight
ys made all of the best.
Heaven and earth ys wrought all within
and all that needes to be them.
Tomorrowe, the seaventh day, I will blinne104
and of workes take my rest.
But this man that I have made,106
with goste of lief I will him gladde.
with goste of lief I will him gladde.
Adam rysinge.
Deus
Rise up, Adam, rise up, ryse,108
a man full of sowle and liefe,
and come with mee to paradice,
a place of deyntee and delite.
But it is good that thou be wise;
bringe not thyselfe in striefe.
Rise up, Adam, rise up, ryse,108
a man full of sowle and liefe,
and come with mee to paradice,
a place of deyntee and delite.
But it is good that thou be wise;
bringe not thyselfe in striefe.
Then the creatour bringeth Adam into paradice, before the tree of knowledge, and saith (minstrelles playe):
Deus
Here, Adam, I give thee this place,114
thee to comforte and solace,
Here, Adam, I give thee this place,114
thee to comforte and solace,
to keepe it well while thou hit hasse,116
and donne as I thee bydd.
Of all trees that bine herein
thou shalt eate and nothinge sinne;
but of this tree, for weale nor wynne,
thou eate by noe way.
and donne as I thee bydd.
Of all trees that bine herein
thou shalt eate and nothinge sinne;
but of this tree, for weale nor wynne,
thou eate by noe way.
What tyme thou eates of this tree,122
death thee behoves, leave thow mee.
Therfore this fruit I will thee flee,
and be thou not too bould.
Beastes and fowles that thou may see
to thee obedyent shall they bee.
What name they bee given by thee,128
that name they shall hould.
death thee behoves, leave thow mee.
Therfore this fruit I will thee flee,
and be thou not too bould.
Beastes and fowles that thou may see
to thee obedyent shall they bee.
What name they bee given by thee,128
that name they shall hould.
Then God taketh Adam by the hande and causeth him to lye downe, and taketh a ribbe out of his syde and saith:
Deus
Hit is not good man only to bee;130
helpe to him now make wee.
But excice sleepe behoves mee
anon in this man heare.
One sleepe thou arte, well I see.
Heare a bone I take of thee,
and fleshe alsoe with harte free136
to make thee a feere.
Hit is not good man only to bee;130
helpe to him now make wee.
But excice sleepe behoves mee
anon in this man heare.
One sleepe thou arte, well I see.
Heare a bone I take of thee,
and fleshe alsoe with harte free136
to make thee a feere.
Then God doth make the woman of the ribbe of Adam, wakinge and sayth to God:
Adam
A, lorde, where have I longe bine?138
For sythence I slepte much have I seene —
wonder that withouten weene
hereafter shalbe wiste.
A, lorde, where have I longe bine?138
For sythence I slepte much have I seene —
wonder that withouten weene
hereafter shalbe wiste.
Deus
Ryse, Adam, and awake.142
Heare have I formed the a make;
him to thee thou shalt take,
and name him as thee liste.
Ryse, Adam, and awake.142
Heare have I formed the a make;
him to thee thou shalt take,
and name him as thee liste.
Adam, rysinge up, saith:
Adam
I see well, lord, through thy grace146
bonne of my bones thou him mase;
and fleshe of my fleshe shee base,
and my shape through thy sawe.
Therfore shee shalbe called, iwisse,
’viragoo’, nothinge amisse;
for out of man taken shee is,152
and to man shee shall drawe.
I see well, lord, through thy grace146
bonne of my bones thou him mase;
and fleshe of my fleshe shee base,
and my shape through thy sawe.
Therfore shee shalbe called, iwisse,
’viragoo’, nothinge amisse;
for out of man taken shee is,152
and to man shee shall drawe.
Of earth thou madest first mee,154
both bone and fleshe; now I see
thou hast her given through thy postee
of that I in me had.
Therfore man kyndely shall forsake
father and mother, and to wife take;
too in one fleshe, as thou can make,160
eyther other for to glad.
both bone and fleshe; now I see
thou hast her given through thy postee
of that I in me had.
Therfore man kyndely shall forsake
father and mother, and to wife take;
too in one fleshe, as thou can make,160
eyther other for to glad.
Then Adam and Eve shall stand naked and shall not bee ashamed. Then the serpente shall come up out of a hole, and the dyvell walkinge shall say:
Demon
Owt, owt, what sorrowe is this,162
that I have loste soe much blysse?
For onste I thought to doe amysse,
out of heaven I fell.
The bryghtest angell I was or this,
that ever was or yet is;
but pryde cast me downe,168
iwisse, from heaven right into hell.
Owt, owt, what sorrowe is this,162
that I have loste soe much blysse?
For onste I thought to doe amysse,
out of heaven I fell.
The bryghtest angell I was or this,
that ever was or yet is;
but pryde cast me downe,168
iwisse, from heaven right into hell.
Gostlye paradice I was in,170
but thence I fell through sinne.
Of yeartly pamadice now, as I weene,
a man is given masterye.
By Belsabubb, I will never blynne
till I may make him by some gynne
from that place for to twyne176
and trespasse as did I.
but thence I fell through sinne.
Of yeartly pamadice now, as I weene,
a man is given masterye.
By Belsabubb, I will never blynne
till I may make him by some gynne
from that place for to twyne176
and trespasse as did I.
Should such a caytiffe made of claye178
have such blisse? Nay, by my laye!
For I shall teach his wife a playe
and I may have a whyle.
For hem to disceave I hoppe I may,
and through her brynge them both awaye;
for shee will doe as I her saye,184
hir hoppe I will begyle.
have such blisse? Nay, by my laye!
For I shall teach his wife a playe
and I may have a whyle.
For hem to disceave I hoppe I may,
and through her brynge them both awaye;
for shee will doe as I her saye,184
hir hoppe I will begyle.
That woman is forbydden to doe186
for anythinge the will therto.
Therfore that tree shee shall come to
and assaye which it is.
Dight me I will anone tyte
and profer her of that ylke fruite;
soe shall they both for her delyte192
bee banyshed from that blysse.
for anythinge the will therto.
Therfore that tree shee shall come to
and assaye which it is.
Dight me I will anone tyte
and profer her of that ylke fruite;
soe shall they both for her delyte192
bee banyshed from that blysse.
A maner of an edder is in this place194
that wynges like a bryde shee hase —
feete as an edder, a maydens face —
hir kynde I will take.
And of the tree of paradice
shee shall eate through my contyse;
for wemen they be full licourouse,200
that will shee not forsake.
that wynges like a bryde shee hase —
feete as an edder, a maydens face —
hir kynde I will take.
And of the tree of paradice
shee shall eate through my contyse;
for wemen they be full licourouse,200
that will shee not forsake.
And eate shee of hyt, full witterlye202
they shall fare both as dyd I:
be banyshed both of that valley
and him osprynge for aye.
Therfore, as brooke I my panne,
the edders coate I will take one;
and into paradice I will gonne208
as faste as ever I maye.
they shall fare both as dyd I:
be banyshed both of that valley
and him osprynge for aye.
Therfore, as brooke I my panne,
the edders coate I will take one;
and into paradice I will gonne208
as faste as ever I maye.
Supremus volucris, penna serpens, pede forma, forma puella.
Serpens
Woman, why was God soe nyce210
to byd you leave for your deice
Woman, why was God soe nyce210
to byd you leave for your deice
and of each tree in paradice212
to forsake the meate?
to forsake the meate?
Eva
Nay, of the fruite of yche tree214
for to eate good leave have wee,
save the fruite of one wee muste flee;
of hyt wee may not eate.
Nay, of the fruite of yche tree214
for to eate good leave have wee,
save the fruite of one wee muste flee;
of hyt wee may not eate.
This tree heare that in the middest is,218
eate wee of hit wee doe amysse.
God sayde we should dye iwys
and if we touch that tree.
eate wee of hit wee doe amysse.
God sayde we should dye iwys
and if we touch that tree.
Serpens
Woman, I saye leave not this;222
for hyt shall yee not loose the blysse
nor noe joy that is his,
but be as wyse as hee.
Woman, I saye leave not this;222
for hyt shall yee not loose the blysse
nor noe joy that is his,
but be as wyse as hee.
God is subtyle and wisse of witte226
and wotteth well when ye eate it
that your eyne shalbe unknyt.
Like godes yee shalbe
and knowe both good and evill alsoe.
Therfore bee warned you therfroe.
Yee may well wotte bee was your foe;232
therfore doe after mee.
and wotteth well when ye eate it
that your eyne shalbe unknyt.
Like godes yee shalbe
and knowe both good and evill alsoe.
Therfore bee warned you therfroe.
Yee may well wotte bee was your foe;232
therfore doe after mee.
Take of this fruite and assaye;234
yt is good meate, I dare laye.
And but thou finde yt to thy paye,
say that I am false.
And yee shall knowe bothe welle and woe
and bee like godes both too,
thou and thy husband alsoe.240
Take thou one apple and noe moo.
yt is good meate, I dare laye.
And but thou finde yt to thy paye,
say that I am false.
And yee shall knowe bothe welle and woe
and bee like godes both too,
thou and thy husband alsoe.240
Take thou one apple and noe moo.
Eva
A, lord, this tree is fayre and bryght,242
greene and seemely to my sight,
the fmuite sweete and much of myght,
that godes it may us make.
One apple of yt I will eate
to assaye which is the meate;
and my husbande I will gett248
one morsell for to take.
A, lord, this tree is fayre and bryght,242
greene and seemely to my sight,
the fmuite sweete and much of myght,
that godes it may us make.
One apple of yt I will eate
to assaye which is the meate;
and my husbande I will gett248
one morsell for to take.
Then Eve shall take of the fruite of the serpente, and shall eate therof and say to Adam:
Eva
Adam, husbande life and deare,250
eate some of this apple here.
Yt is fayre, my leeffe feare;
hit may thou not forsake.
Adam, husbande life and deare,250
eate some of this apple here.
Yt is fayre, my leeffe feare;
hit may thou not forsake.
Adam
That is soothe, Eve, withouten were;254
the fruit is sweete and passinge feare.
Therfore I will doe thy prayer —
one morsell I will take.
That is soothe, Eve, withouten were;254
the fruit is sweete and passinge feare.
Therfore I will doe thy prayer —
one morsell I will take.
Then Adam shall take the fruite and eate therof, and in weepinge manner shall saye:
Adam
Out, alas, what ayleth mee?258
I am naked, well I see.
Woman, cursed mote thou bee,
for wee bothe nowe shente.
I wotte not for shame whyther to flee,
for this fruite was forbydden mee.
Now have I brooken, through meade of thee,264
my lordes commandemente.
Out, alas, what ayleth mee?258
I am naked, well I see.
Woman, cursed mote thou bee,
for wee bothe nowe shente.
I wotte not for shame whyther to flee,
for this fruite was forbydden mee.
Now have I brooken, through meade of thee,264
my lordes commandemente.
Eva
Alas, this edder hathe done mee nye!266
Alas, hir reade why did I?
Naked wee bine bothe forthy,
and of our shappe ashamed.
Alas, this edder hathe done mee nye!266
Alas, hir reade why did I?
Naked wee bine bothe forthy,
and of our shappe ashamed.
Adam
Yea, sooth sayde I in prophecye270
when thou was taken of my bodye —
mans woe thou would bee witterlye;
therfore thou was soe named.
Yea, sooth sayde I in prophecye270
when thou was taken of my bodye —
mans woe thou would bee witterlye;
therfore thou was soe named.
Eva
Adam, husbande, I reade we take274
this figge-leaves for shames sake,
and to our members an hillinge make
of them for thee and mee.
Adam, husbande, I reade we take274
this figge-leaves for shames sake,
and to our members an hillinge make
of them for thee and mee.
Adam
And therwith my members I will hide,278
and under this tree I will abyde;
for surely come God us besyde,
owt of this place shall wee.
And therwith my members I will hide,278
and under this tree I will abyde;
for surely come God us besyde,
owt of this place shall wee.
Then Adam and Eve shall cover them members with leaves, hydinge themselves under the trees. Then God shall speake (minstrelles playe).
Deus
Adam, Adam, where arte thou?282
Adam, Adam, where arte thou?282
[Adam]
A, lorde, I harde thy voyce nowe.283
For I naked am, I make avowe,
therfore now I hyd mee.
A, lorde, I harde thy voyce nowe.283
For I naked am, I make avowe,
therfore now I hyd mee.
Deus
Whoe tould thee, Adam, thou naked was286
save only thy trespasse,
that of the tree thou eaten hasse
that I fombydd thee?
Whoe tould thee, Adam, thou naked was286
save only thy trespasse,
that of the tree thou eaten hasse
that I fombydd thee?
Adam
Lord, this woman that is here —290
that thou gave to my feare —
gave mee parte at him prayer,
and of hyt I did eate.
Lord, this woman that is here —290
that thou gave to my feare —
gave mee parte at him prayer,
and of hyt I did eate.
Deus
- Woman, why hast thou donne soo?294
- Woman, why hast thou donne soo?294
Eva
This edder, lorde, shee was my foe295
and sothly mee disceaved alsoe,
and made mee to eate that meate.
This edder, lorde, shee was my foe295
and sothly mee disceaved alsoe,
and made mee to eate that meate.
Deus
Edder, for that thou haste donne this anye,298
amongste all beasts on earth thee by
cursed thou shalt bee forthy,
for this womans sake.
Upon thy brest thou shalt goo,
and eate the yeamth to and froo;
and emnytie betweene you too304
I insure thee I shall make.
Edder, for that thou haste donne this anye,298
amongste all beasts on earth thee by
cursed thou shalt bee forthy,
for this womans sake.
Upon thy brest thou shalt goo,
and eate the yeamth to and froo;
and emnytie betweene you too304
I insure thee I shall make.
Betweene thy seede and hirs alsoe306
I shall excyte thy sorrowe and woe;
to breake thy head and be thy foe,
shee shall have masterye aye.
Noe beast one earth, I thee behett,
that man soe little shall of seett;
and troden bee full under foote312
for thy mysdeede todaye.
I shall excyte thy sorrowe and woe;
to breake thy head and be thy foe,
shee shall have masterye aye.
Noe beast one earth, I thee behett,
that man soe little shall of seett;
and troden bee full under foote312
for thy mysdeede todaye.
Deus (ad Evam)
And, woman, I warne thee witterlye,314
thy much payne I shall multyplye —
with paynes, sorrowe, and great anye
thy children thou shall beare.
And for that thou haste done soe todaye,
man shall master thee alwaye;
and under his power thou shalte bee aye,320
thee for to dryve and deare.
And, woman, I warne thee witterlye,314
thy much payne I shall multyplye —
with paynes, sorrowe, and great anye
thy children thou shall beare.
And for that thou haste done soe todaye,
man shall master thee alwaye;
and under his power thou shalte bee aye,320
thee for to dryve and deare.
Deus (ad Adam)
And, man, alsoe I saye to thee —322
for thou haste not donne after mee,
thy wyves counsell for to flee,
but donne soe him byddinge
to eate the fruite of thys tree,
in thy worke warryed the earthe shalbe;
and with greate travell behoves [thee]328
one earth to gett thy livinge.
And, man, alsoe I saye to thee —322
for thou haste not donne after mee,
thy wyves counsell for to flee,
but donne soe him byddinge
to eate the fruite of thys tree,
in thy worke warryed the earthe shalbe;
and with greate travell behoves [thee]328
one earth to gett thy livinge.
When thou one earth traveled hasse,330
fruite shall not growe in that place;
but thornes, brears for thy trespasse
to thee one earth shall springe.
Herbes, rootes thou shalte eate
and for thy sustenance sore sweate
with great mischeyfe to wynne thy meate,336
nothinge to thy likinge.
fruite shall not growe in that place;
but thornes, brears for thy trespasse
to thee one earth shall springe.
Herbes, rootes thou shalte eate
and for thy sustenance sore sweate
with great mischeyfe to wynne thy meate,336
nothinge to thy likinge.
Thus shall thou live, soothe to sayen,338
for thou haste byne to mee unbayen,
ever tyll the tyme thou turne agayne
to yeamth there thou came from.
For earth thou arte, as well is seene;
and after this worke, woe and teene,
to earth there thou shalt, withouten weene,344
and all thy kynde alsoe.
for thou haste byne to mee unbayen,
ever tyll the tyme thou turne agayne
to yeamth there thou came from.
For earth thou arte, as well is seene;
and after this worke, woe and teene,
to earth there thou shalt, withouten weene,344
and all thy kynde alsoe.
Adam shall speake mourninglye.
Adam
Alas, now in longer I am ilente!346
Alas, nowe shamely am I shente!
For I was unobedyente,
of weale now am I wayved.
Alas, now in longer I am ilente!346
Alas, nowe shamely am I shente!
For I was unobedyente,
of weale now am I wayved.
Nowe all my kynde by mee ys kente350
to flee womens intycemente.
Whoe tmusteth them in any intente,
truely bee is disceaved.
to flee womens intycemente.
Whoe tmusteth them in any intente,
truely bee is disceaved.
My licourouse wyfe hath bynne my foe;354
the devylls envye shente mee alsoe.
These too together well may goe,
the suster and the brother.
His wrathe hathe donne me muche woe;
him glotonye greved mee alsoe.
God left never man trust you too,360
the one more then the other.
the devylls envye shente mee alsoe.
These too together well may goe,
the suster and the brother.
His wrathe hathe donne me muche woe;
him glotonye greved mee alsoe.
God left never man trust you too,360
the one more then the other.
Deus
Nowe wee shall parte from this lee.362
Hilled behoveth you to to bee.
Dead beaste skynes, as thinketh mee,
ys best you one you beare.
For deadly nowe both bine yee
and death noe way may you flee.
Such clothes are best for your degree368
and such shall yee weare.
Nowe wee shall parte from this lee.362
Hilled behoveth you to to bee.
Dead beaste skynes, as thinketh mee,
ys best you one you beare.
For deadly nowe both bine yee
and death noe way may you flee.
Such clothes are best for your degree368
and such shall yee weare.
Then God, puttynge garmentes of skynnes upon them:
Deus
Adam, nowe hast thou thy wyllynge,370
for thou desyred above all thinge
of good and evell to have knowinge;
nowe wrought is all thy will.
Thou wouldeste knowe both weelle and woe;
nowe is it fallen to thee soc.
Themfore hence thou muste goo,376
and thy desyme fullfilled.
Adam, nowe hast thou thy wyllynge,370
for thou desyred above all thinge
of good and evell to have knowinge;
nowe wrought is all thy will.
Thou wouldeste knowe both weelle and woe;
nowe is it fallen to thee soc.
Themfore hence thou muste goo,376
and thy desyme fullfilled.
Now lest thou [covett]este more378
and doe as thou haste donne before —
eate of this fruite — to live evermore
heare may thou not bee.
To yearth thyder thou muste gonne;
with travell leade thy liefe therone.
For syccere there is noe other worme.384
Goe forthe; take Eve with thee.
and doe as thou haste donne before —
eate of this fruite — to live evermore
heare may thou not bee.
To yearth thyder thou muste gonne;
with travell leade thy liefe therone.
For syccere there is noe other worme.384
Goe forthe; take Eve with thee.
Then God shall dryve Adam and Eve out of paradice, and sayth to the Angell (minstrelles playe):
Deus
Nowe will I that there lenge within386
the angelles order Cherubynn,
to keepe this place of weale and wynne
that Adam lost thus hathe,
with sharpe swordes one everye syde
and flame of fyer here to abyde,
that never a yearthly man in glyde;392
forgiven the bynne that grace.
Nowe will I that there lenge within386
the angelles order Cherubynn,
to keepe this place of weale and wynne
that Adam lost thus hathe,
with sharpe swordes one everye syde
and flame of fyer here to abyde,
that never a yearthly man in glyde;392
forgiven the bynne that grace.
Primus Angelus
Lorde, that order that is righte394
is readye seett heare in thy syghte,
with flame of fyer readye to fyghte
agaynst mankynde, thy foe,
Lorde, that order that is righte394
is readye seett heare in thy syghte,
with flame of fyer readye to fyghte
agaynst mankynde, thy foe,
to whom noe grace is claymed by righte.398
Shall none of them byde in thy sighte
tyll Wysdome, Right, Mercye, and Mighte
shall buy them and other moe.
Shall none of them byde in thy sighte
tyll Wysdome, Right, Mercye, and Mighte
shall buy them and other moe.
Secundus Angelus
I, Cherubyn, muste here bee chyce402
to keepe this place of great pryce.
Sythenn man was soe unwyse,
this wyninge I muste weare —
that bee by crafte or countyce
shall not come in that was hise,
but deprived bee of paradyce,408
noe more for to come there.
I, Cherubyn, muste here bee chyce402
to keepe this place of great pryce.
Sythenn man was soe unwyse,
this wyninge I muste weare —
that bee by crafte or countyce
shall not come in that was hise,
but deprived bee of paradyce,408
noe more for to come there.
Tercius Angelus
And in this herytage I wilbe,410
still for to ever see
that noe man come in this cyttye
as God hath me beheight.
Swordes of fyer have all wee
to make mann from this place to flee,
from this dwellinge of greate dayntee416
that to him first was dighte.
And in this herytage I wilbe,410
still for to ever see
that noe man come in this cyttye
as God hath me beheight.
Swordes of fyer have all wee
to make mann from this place to flee,
from this dwellinge of greate dayntee416
that to him first was dighte.
Quartus Angelus
And of this order I am made one,418
from mankynde to weare this wone
that through his gilte hath forgone
this wonninge full of grace.
Therfore departe the must eycheone.
Our swordes of fyer shall bee there bonne
and myselfe there verye fonne,424
to flame them in the face.
And of this order I am made one,418
from mankynde to weare this wone
that through his gilte hath forgone
this wonninge full of grace.
Therfore departe the must eycheone.
Our swordes of fyer shall bee there bonne
and myselfe there verye fonne,424
to flame them in the face.
Minstrelles playe.
Adam
Hight God and highest kynge,426
that of nought made all thinge —
beast, fowle, and grasse growinge —
and me of yearth made,
thou gave me grace to doe thy wyllinge.
For after great sorrowe and sikinge
thou hast mee lent greate likinge,432
too sonnes my hearte to glade:
Hight God and highest kynge,426
that of nought made all thinge —
beast, fowle, and grasse growinge —
and me of yearth made,
thou gave me grace to doe thy wyllinge.
For after great sorrowe and sikinge
thou hast mee lent greate likinge,432
too sonnes my hearte to glade:
Cayne and Abell, my childrenn deare,434
whome I gate within xxx yeare
after the tyme wee depryved weare
of paradyce for our pryde.
Therfore nowe them will I lere,
to make them knowe in good manere
what I sawe when Eve, my feere,440
was taken of my syde.
whome I gate within xxx yeare
after the tyme wee depryved weare
of paradyce for our pryde.
Therfore nowe them will I lere,
to make them knowe in good manere
what I sawe when Eve, my feere,440
was taken of my syde.
Whyle that I slepte in that place442
my gost to heaven banished was;
for to see I them had grace
thinges that shall befall.
To make you ware of comberouse case
and lett your doinge from trespasse,
sonne, I will tell before your face —448
but I will not tell all.
my gost to heaven banished was;
for to see I them had grace
thinges that shall befall.
To make you ware of comberouse case
and lett your doinge from trespasse,
sonne, I will tell before your face —448
but I will not tell all.
I wott by things that I there see450
that God will come from heaven on hie,
to overcome the devill soe slee
and light into my kynde;
and my blood that bee will wyne
that I soe lost for my synne;
a new lawe ther shall begine456
and soe men shall them sure.
that God will come from heaven on hie,
to overcome the devill soe slee
and light into my kynde;
and my blood that bee will wyne
that I soe lost for my synne;
a new lawe ther shall begine456
and soe men shall them sure.
Water or fyer also witterlye458
all this world shall distroye,
for men shall synne soe horryblye
and doe full much amysse.
Therfore that yee may escape that nye,
doe well and be ware me bye.
I tell you heare in prophecye464
that this will fall ywisse.
all this world shall distroye,
for men shall synne soe horryblye
and doe full much amysse.
Therfore that yee may escape that nye,
doe well and be ware me bye.
I tell you heare in prophecye464
that this will fall ywisse.
Alsoe I see, as I shall saye,466
that God will come the laste daye
to deeme mankynde in fleshe verey,
and flame of fyer burninge,
the good to heaven, the evell to hell.
Your childrenn this tale yee may tell.
This sight saw I in paradyce or I fell,472
as laye there sleepinge.
that God will come the laste daye
to deeme mankynde in fleshe verey,
and flame of fyer burninge,
the good to heaven, the evell to hell.
Your childrenn this tale yee may tell.
This sight saw I in paradyce or I fell,472
as laye there sleepinge.
Nowe will I tell howe yee shall doe474
Godes love to underfoo.
Cayne, husbandes crafte thou must goe
to; and Abell, a shepharde bee.
Therfore of comes fayre and cleane
that growes one ridges out of reane,
Cayne, thou shalt offer, as I meane,480
to God in majestee.
And Abel, while thy lief shall laste
thou shalt offer — and doe my heste —
to God the first-borne beaste;
therto thou make thee bowne.
Thus shall yee please God almight486
if yee doe this well and righte,
with good harte in his sight
and full devotyon.
Godes love to underfoo.
Cayne, husbandes crafte thou must goe
to; and Abell, a shepharde bee.
Therfore of comes fayre and cleane
that growes one ridges out of reane,
Cayne, thou shalt offer, as I meane,480
to God in majestee.
And Abel, while thy lief shall laste
thou shalt offer — and doe my heste —
to God the first-borne beaste;
therto thou make thee bowne.
Thus shall yee please God almight486
if yee doe this well and righte,
with good harte in his sight
and full devotyon.
Nowe for to gett you sustenance490
I will you teach withou distance.
For sythen I feele that myschaunce
of that fruite for to eate,
my leefe children fayre and free,
with this spade that yee may see
I have dolven. Learne yee this at mee,496
howe yee shall wynne your meate.
I will you teach withou distance.
For sythen I feele that myschaunce
of that fruite for to eate,
my leefe children fayre and free,
with this spade that yee may see
I have dolven. Learne yee this at mee,496
howe yee shall wynne your meate.
Eva
My sweete children, darlinges deare,498
yee shall see how I live heare
because enbuxone so wee weare
and did as God would not wee shoulde.
This payne, theras had bine no neede,
I suffer on yearth for my misdeede;
and of this wooli I will spyn threede by threede,504
to hill mee from the could.
My sweete children, darlinges deare,498
yee shall see how I live heare
because enbuxone so wee weare
and did as God would not wee shoulde.
This payne, theras had bine no neede,
I suffer on yearth for my misdeede;
and of this wooli I will spyn threede by threede,504
to hill mee from the could.
Another sorrowe I suffer alsoe:506
my childrenn must I beare with woo,
as I have donne both you too;
and soe shall wemen all.
my childrenn must I beare with woo,
as I have donne both you too;
and soe shall wemen all.
This was the divell, our bytter foe,510
that made us out of joy to goe.
To please, therfome, sonnes bee throwe,
in sinne that yee ne fall.
that made us out of joy to goe.
To please, therfome, sonnes bee throwe,
in sinne that yee ne fall.
Cayne
Mother, for sooth I tell yt thee,514
a tyllman I am and soe wilbe.
As my father hath taught yt me,
I will fulfill his lore.
Mother, for sooth I tell yt thee,514
a tyllman I am and soe wilbe.
As my father hath taught yt me,
I will fulfill his lore.
Hear he bringe in the plough.
Cayne
Of come I have great plentee;518
sacrifice to God sonne shall yee see.
I will make too looke if bee
will sende mee any more.
Of come I have great plentee;518
sacrifice to God sonne shall yee see.
I will make too looke if bee
will sende mee any more.
Abell
And I will with devotyon522
to my sacrafice make mee bowne.
The comelyest beaste, by my crowne,
to the lorde I will choyse
and offer yt before thee here,
meeklye in good manere.
Noe beast to thee may bee deare528
that may I not leese.
And I will with devotyon522
to my sacrafice make mee bowne.
The comelyest beaste, by my crowne,
to the lorde I will choyse
and offer yt before thee here,
meeklye in good manere.
Noe beast to thee may bee deare528
that may I not leese.
Heare Adam and Eve goe out tyll Cayne have slayne Abell.
Cayne
I am the elder of us too;530
therfore firste I will goe.
Such as the fruite is fallen froo
is good inough for him.
This come standinge, as mote I thee,
was eaten with beastes, men may see.
God, thou gettest noe other of mee,536
be thou never soe gryme.
I am the elder of us too;530
therfore firste I will goe.
Such as the fruite is fallen froo
is good inough for him.
This come standinge, as mote I thee,
was eaten with beastes, men may see.
God, thou gettest noe other of mee,536
be thou never soe gryme.
Hit weare pittye, by my panne,538
those fayre cares for to brenne.
Therefore the devill honge mee then
and thou of hit gett ought.
This caries come grewe nexte the waye;
of these offer I will todaye.
For cleane come, by my faye,544
of mee gettest thou nought.
those fayre cares for to brenne.
Therefore the devill honge mee then
and thou of hit gett ought.
This caries come grewe nexte the waye;
of these offer I will todaye.
For cleane come, by my faye,544
of mee gettest thou nought.
Loe, lord, here may thou see546
such come as grew to mee.
Parte of hit I bringe to thee,
anone withouten lett.
I hope thou wilte white mee this
and sende mee more of worldly blisse;
ells forsooth thou doest amisse552
and thou bee in my debt.
such come as grew to mee.
Parte of hit I bringe to thee,
anone withouten lett.
I hope thou wilte white mee this
and sende mee more of worldly blisse;
ells forsooth thou doest amisse552
and thou bee in my debt.
Abell
Now my brother, as I see,554
hathe done sacrafice to thee.
Offer I will, as falleth for mee,
suche as thou haste mee sente.
Now my brother, as I see,554
hathe done sacrafice to thee.
Offer I will, as falleth for mee,
suche as thou haste mee sente.
The beste beaste, as mote I thee,558
of all my flocke with harte free
to thee offered it shalbe.
Receave, lorde, my presente.
of all my flocke with harte free
to thee offered it shalbe.
Receave, lorde, my presente.
Then a flame of fyer shall descende upon thee sacrafice of Abell.
Abell
Ah, high God and kinge of blisse,562
nowe sothly knowe I well by this
my sacrafice accepted is
before the lorde todaye.
A flame of fyer thou sende hase
from heaven one high into this place.
I thanke thee, lorde, of thy grace568
and soe I shall doe aye.
Ah, high God and kinge of blisse,562
nowe sothly knowe I well by this
my sacrafice accepted is
before the lorde todaye.
A flame of fyer thou sende hase
from heaven one high into this place.
I thanke thee, lorde, of thy grace568
and soe I shall doe aye.
Cayne
Owt, owt! How have I spend my good?570
To see this sight I am neare wood.
A flame of fyer from heaven stood
one my brothers offeringe.
His sacrafice I see God takes,
and my refuses and forsakes.
My semblant for shame shakes576
for envy of this thinge.
Owt, owt! How have I spend my good?570
To see this sight I am neare wood.
A flame of fyer from heaven stood
one my brothers offeringe.
His sacrafice I see God takes,
and my refuses and forsakes.
My semblant for shame shakes576
for envy of this thinge.
Deus (ad Cayne)
Cayne, why arte thou wroth? Why?578
Thy semblant changes wonderously.
If thou doe well and truely,
thou may have meede of mee.
Wottys thou not well that for thy deede
yf thou doe well thou may have meede;
if thou doe fowle, fowle for to speede584
and syccere therafter to bee?
Cayne, why arte thou wroth? Why?578
Thy semblant changes wonderously.
If thou doe well and truely,
thou may have meede of mee.
Wottys thou not well that for thy deede
yf thou doe well thou may have meede;
if thou doe fowle, fowle for to speede584
and syccere therafter to bee?
But, Cayne, thou shalt have all thy will,586
thy talent yf thou wilt fulfill.
Synne of hit will thee spill
and make thee evell to speede.
Thy brother buxone aye shalbe
and fully under thy postee;
the luste therof pertaynes to thee.592
Advyse thee of thy deede.
thy talent yf thou wilt fulfill.
Synne of hit will thee spill
and make thee evell to speede.
Thy brother buxone aye shalbe
and fully under thy postee;
the luste therof pertaynes to thee.592
Advyse thee of thy deede.
Cayne
A, well, well, ys yt soe?594
Come forth with mee. Thow must goe
into the fyeld a little froo;
I have and errande to saye.
A, well, well, ys yt soe?594
Come forth with mee. Thow must goe
into the fyeld a little froo;
I have and errande to saye.
Abell
Brother, to the I am ready598
to goe with thee full meekly.
For thou arte elder then am I,
thy will I will doe aye.
Brother, to the I am ready598
to goe with thee full meekly.
For thou arte elder then am I,
thy will I will doe aye.
Cayne
Say, thou caytiffe, thou congeon,602
weneste thou to passe mee of renowne?
Thou shalt fayle, by my crowne,
of masterye yf I may.
God hath challenged mee nowe heare
for thee, and that in fowle manere;
and that shalt thou abye full deare608
or that thou wende away.
Say, thou caytiffe, thou congeon,602
weneste thou to passe mee of renowne?
Thou shalt fayle, by my crowne,
of masterye yf I may.
God hath challenged mee nowe heare
for thee, and that in fowle manere;
and that shalt thou abye full deare608
or that thou wende away.
Thy offeringe God accept hase,610
I see by fyer that one yt was.
Shalt thou never efte have such grace,
for dye thou shalt this night.
Though God stoode in this place
for to helpe thee in this case,
thou should dye before his face.616
Have this, and gett thee right!
I see by fyer that one yt was.
Shalt thou never efte have such grace,
for dye thou shalt this night.
Though God stoode in this place
for to helpe thee in this case,
thou should dye before his face.616
Have this, and gett thee right!
Then Cayne kylleth his brother Abell, and God comminge sayth (minstrelles playe):
Deus
Cayne, where is thy brother Abel?618
Cayne, where is thy brother Abel?618
Cayne
I wote nere; I cannot tell619
of my brother. Wottys thou not well
that I of him bad noe keep inge?
I wote nere; I cannot tell619
of my brother. Wottys thou not well
that I of him bad noe keep inge?
Deus
What hast thou done, thou wicked man?622
Thy brothers blood askes thee upon
vengeance as fast as it can,
from ycarth to me cmyinge.
What hast thou done, thou wicked man?622
Thy brothers blood askes thee upon
vengeance as fast as it can,
from ycarth to me cmyinge.
Cayne, cursed one earth thou shalt bee aye.626
For thy deede thou haste donne todaye,
yearth warryed shalbe in thy worke aye
that wickedly haste wrought.
And for that thow haste donne this mischeyfe,
to all men thou shalt bye unleeffe,
idell and wandminge as an theyfe632
and overall sett at nought.
For thy deede thou haste donne todaye,
yearth warryed shalbe in thy worke aye
that wickedly haste wrought.
And for that thow haste donne this mischeyfe,
to all men thou shalt bye unleeffe,
idell and wandminge as an theyfe632
and overall sett at nought.
Cayne speaketh mornefullye.
Cayne
Out, alas! Where may I bee?634
Sorrowe one cache syde I see.
For yf I out of the lande flee
from mens companye,
beastes I wott will werrye mee.
And yf I lenge, by my lewtye,
I muste bee bonde and nothinge free —640
and all for my follye.
Out, alas! Where may I bee?634
Sorrowe one cache syde I see.
For yf I out of the lande flee
from mens companye,
beastes I wott will werrye mee.
And yf I lenge, by my lewtye,
I muste bee bonde and nothinge free —640
and all for my follye.
For my shine soe horryble is642
and I have donne soe muche amysse,
that unworthy I am iwysse
forgevenes to attayne.
Well I wott where-ever I goe
whoesoe meetes me will mee slowe,
and yche man wilbe my foe.648
Noe grace to mee may gayne.
and I have donne soe muche amysse,
that unworthy I am iwysse
forgevenes to attayne.
Well I wott where-ever I goe
whoesoe meetes me will mee slowe,
and yche man wilbe my foe.648
Noe grace to mee may gayne.
Deus
Naye, Cayne, thou shalte not dye soone,650
horrybly if thou have aye donne.
That is not thy brothers boone,
thy blood for to sheede.
But, forsoth, whosoever slayeth thee
sevenfolde punished bee shalbee.
And great payne maye thou not flee656
for thy wicked deede.
Naye, Cayne, thou shalte not dye soone,650
horrybly if thou have aye donne.
That is not thy brothers boone,
thy blood for to sheede.
But, forsoth, whosoever slayeth thee
sevenfolde punished bee shalbee.
And great payne maye thou not flee656
for thy wicked deede.
But for thou to thys deede was bowne,658
thou and thy children trust mon —
thou and thy children trust mon —
into the seaventh generation —660
punishment for the whole.
For thou todaye hase donne soe,
thy seede for thee shall suffer woe;
and whyle thou one yearth may goe,
of vengeance have the dole.
punishment for the whole.
For thou todaye hase donne soe,
thy seede for thee shall suffer woe;
and whyle thou one yearth may goe,
of vengeance have the dole.
Cayne
Owt, owt, alas, alas!666
I am dampned without grace.
Therfore I will from place to place
and looke where is the best.
Well I wott and witterly,
into what place that come I,
iche man will loath my companye;672
soe shall I never have rest.
Owt, owt, alas, alas!666
I am dampned without grace.
Therfore I will from place to place
and looke where is the best.
Well I wott and witterly,
into what place that come I,
iche man will loath my companye;672
soe shall I never have rest.
Fowle hape is mee befall:674
whether I bee in house or hall,
’cursed Cayne’ menn will me call.
Of sorrowes may non nowe cease.
But yett will I, or I goe,
speake with my dam and syre alsoe.
And there maleson both too680
I wott well I must have.
whether I bee in house or hall,
’cursed Cayne’ menn will me call.
Of sorrowes may non nowe cease.
But yett will I, or I goe,
speake with my dam and syre alsoe.
And there maleson both too680
I wott well I must have.
Dam and syre, rest you well,682
for one fowle tale I can you tell.
I have slayne my brother Abell
as we fell in a stryffe.
for one fowle tale I can you tell.
I have slayne my brother Abell
as we fell in a stryffe.
Adam
Alas, alas, is Abel! deade?686
Alas, rufull is my reade!
Noe more joye to me is leade,
save only Eve my wyfe.
Alas, alas, is Abel! deade?686
Alas, rufull is my reade!
Noe more joye to me is leade,
save only Eve my wyfe.
Eva
Alas, nowe is my sonne slayne!690
Alas, marred is all my mayne!
Alas, musts I never be fayne,
but in woe and morninge?
Well I wott and knowe iwysse
that verye vengeance it is.
For I to God soe did amysse,696
mone I never have lykinge.
Alas, nowe is my sonne slayne!690
Alas, marred is all my mayne!
Alas, musts I never be fayne,
but in woe and morninge?
Well I wott and knowe iwysse
that verye vengeance it is.
For I to God soe did amysse,696
mone I never have lykinge.
Cayne
Yea, dam and syre, farewell yee;698
for owt of land I will flee.
A losell aye I muste bee,
for scapit I am of thryfte.
For soe God hath toulde mee,
that I shall never thryve flee [thee].
And now I flee, all yee may see.704
I grant you all the same gifte.
Yea, dam and syre, farewell yee;698
for owt of land I will flee.
A losell aye I muste bee,
for scapit I am of thryfte.
For soe God hath toulde mee,
that I shall never thryve flee [thee].
And now I flee, all yee may see.704
I grant you all the same gifte.
Finis
The Watter Leaders and the Drawers of Dee PlayeContents
The Thirde Pageante of Noyes Fludd And firste in some high place — or in the clowdes, if it may bee — God speaketh unto Noe standinge without the arke with all his familye.
God
I, God, that all this world hath wrought,1
heaven and yearth, and all of nought,
I see my people in deede and thought
are sett fowle in sinne.
My goost shall not lenge in mone
that through flesbe-likinge is my fone
but tyll six score yeares be commen and gone7
to looke if the will blynne.
I, God, that all this world hath wrought,1
heaven and yearth, and all of nought,
I see my people in deede and thought
are sett fowle in sinne.
My goost shall not lenge in mone
that through flesbe-likinge is my fone
but tyll six score yeares be commen and gone7
to looke if the will blynne.
Man that I made will I distroye,9
beast, worme, and fowle to flye;
for on yearth the doe mee noye,
the folke that are theron.
Hit hammes mec so hurtefullye,
the malice that doth now multiplye,
that sore it greeves mee inwardlye15
that ever I made mon.
beast, worme, and fowle to flye;
for on yearth the doe mee noye,
the folke that are theron.
Hit hammes mec so hurtefullye,
the malice that doth now multiplye,
that sore it greeves mee inwardlye15
that ever I made mon.
Therfore Noe, my servante free,17
that righteous man arte as I see,
a shippe sonne thou shalt make thee
of trees drye and light.
Little chambers therin thou make
and bindinge sliche alsoe thou take;
within and without thou ne slake23
to annoynte yt through all thy might.
that righteous man arte as I see,
a shippe sonne thou shalt make thee
of trees drye and light.
Little chambers therin thou make
and bindinge sliche alsoe thou take;
within and without thou ne slake23
to annoynte yt through all thy might.
Three hundreth cubitts yt shalbee longe25
and flftye broade to make yt stronge;
of height sixtye. The meete thou fonge;
thus measure thou hit aboute.
One window worke through thy witt;
a cubytt of length and breadc make hit.
Upon the syde a doore shall shutte,31
for to corn in and owt.
and flftye broade to make yt stronge;
of height sixtye. The meete thou fonge;
thus measure thou hit aboute.
One window worke through thy witt;
a cubytt of length and breadc make hit.
Upon the syde a doore shall shutte,31
for to corn in and owt.
Eatinge-places thou make alsoe33
three, [rowfed] chambers one or too,
for with water I thinke to flowe
mone that I can make.
Destroyed all they worlde shalbe-
save thou, thy wife, thy sonnes three,
and theme wyves alsoe with thee-39
shall fall before thy face.
three, [rowfed] chambers one or too,
for with water I thinke to flowe
mone that I can make.
Destroyed all they worlde shalbe-
save thou, thy wife, thy sonnes three,
and theme wyves alsoe with thee-39
shall fall before thy face.
Noe
A, lorde, I thanke thee lowde and still41
that to mee arte in such will
and spares mee and my houshould to spill,
as I nowe soothly fynde.
Thy byddinge, lorde, I shall fulfill
nor never more thee greeve ne gryll,
that such grace hatb sente mce tyll47
amonges all mankynde.
A, lorde, I thanke thee lowde and still41
that to mee arte in such will
and spares mee and my houshould to spill,
as I nowe soothly fynde.
Thy byddinge, lorde, I shall fulfill
nor never more thee greeve ne gryll,
that such grace hatb sente mce tyll47
amonges all mankynde.
Have donne, you men and weomen all.49
Hye you, leste this water fall,
to womche this shippe, chamber and hall,
as God hath bydden us doe.
Hye you, leste this water fall,
to womche this shippe, chamber and hall,
as God hath bydden us doe.
Sem
Father, I am allreadye bowne:53
an axe I have, by my crowne,
as shampe as any in all thys towne
for to goe therto.
Father, I am allreadye bowne:53
an axe I have, by my crowne,
as shampe as any in all thys towne
for to goe therto.
Cam
I have an hatchett wonder keene57
to bytte well, as may bee seene;
a better growndc, as I weene,
is not in all this towne.
I have an hatchett wonder keene57
to bytte well, as may bee seene;
a better growndc, as I weene,
is not in all this towne.
Jafett
And I can well make a pynne61
and with this hammer knocke yt in.
Goe wee womch bowte more dynne,
and I am ready bowne.
And I can well make a pynne61
and with this hammer knocke yt in.
Goe wee womch bowte more dynne,
and I am ready bowne.
Noes Wife
And wee shall bringe tymber to,65
for wee mon nothinge ells doe-
women bynne weake to underfoe
any great travell.
And wee shall bringe tymber to,65
for wee mon nothinge ells doe-
women bynne weake to underfoe
any great travell.
Semes Wyfe
Here is a good hackestocke;69
one this you may hewe and knocke.
Shall none be idle in this flocke,
ne nowe may nod man fable.
Here is a good hackestocke;69
one this you may hewe and knocke.
Shall none be idle in this flocke,
ne nowe may nod man fable.
Cames Wife
And I will goe gather slytche,73
the shippe for to clam and pitche.
Annoynte yt muste bee with stitche-
borde, tree, and pynne.
And I will goe gather slytche,73
the shippe for to clam and pitche.
Annoynte yt muste bee with stitche-
borde, tree, and pynne.
Jafetes Wife
And I will gather chippes here77
to make a fyer for you in feare,
and for to dighte your dinnere
agayne you come in.
And I will gather chippes here77
to make a fyer for you in feare,
and for to dighte your dinnere
agayne you come in.
Then Noe beginneth to buyld the arke.
Noe
Nowe in the name of God I beginne81
to make the shippe that wee shall in,
that wee may be ready for to swyme
at the comminge of the fludd.
These bordes I pynne here together
to beare us safe from the weather,
that wee may rowe both hither and thither87
and safe be from this fludd.
Nowe in the name of God I beginne81
to make the shippe that wee shall in,
that wee may be ready for to swyme
at the comminge of the fludd.
These bordes I pynne here together
to beare us safe from the weather,
that wee may rowe both hither and thither87
and safe be from this fludd.
Of this tree will I make a maste89
tyed with gables that will laste,
with a scale-yard for eycb baste,
and yche thinge in there kynde.
tyed with gables that will laste,
with a scale-yard for eycb baste,
and yche thinge in there kynde.
With topcastle and bowespreete,93
bothe cordes and roopes I have all meete
to sayle forthe at the nexte weete-
this shippe is at an ende.
bothe cordes and roopes I have all meete
to sayle forthe at the nexte weete-
this shippe is at an ende.
Wife, in this vessell wee shalbe kepte;97
my children and thou, I would in yee lepte.
my children and thou, I would in yee lepte.
Noes Wife
In fayth, Noe, I had as leeve thou slepte.99
For all thy Frenyshe fare,
I will not doe after thy reade.
In fayth, Noe, I had as leeve thou slepte.99
For all thy Frenyshe fare,
I will not doe after thy reade.
Noe
Good wiffe, do nowe as I thee bydd.102
Good wiffe, do nowe as I thee bydd.102
Noes Wiffe
By Christe, not or I see more neede,103
though thou stand all daye and stare.
By Christe, not or I see more neede,103
though thou stand all daye and stare.
Noe
Lord, that weomen bine crabbed aye,105
and non are meeke, I dare well saye.
That is well seene by mee todaye
in witnesse of you eychone.
Good wiffe, lett be all this beare
that thou makest in this place here,
for all the weene that thou arte mastere-111
and soe thou arte, by sayncte John.
Lord, that weomen bine crabbed aye,105
and non are meeke, I dare well saye.
That is well seene by mee todaye
in witnesse of you eychone.
Good wiffe, lett be all this beare
that thou makest in this place here,
for all the weene that thou arte mastere-111
and soe thou arte, by sayncte John.
Then Noe with all his familye shall make a signe as though the wrought upon the shippe with divers instruements. And after that God shall speake to Noe as followeth:
Deus
Noe, take thou thy meanye113
and in the shippe hye that yee bee;
for non soe righteouse man to mee "
ys nowe one yearth livinge.
Of deane beastes with thee thoe take
vii and vii or then thou slake;
hee and shee, make to make,119
bylyye in that thou bringe;
of beastes uncleane ii and ji,
male and female, bowt moo;
of deane fowles seaven alsoe,
the hee and shee together;
of fowles uncleane twayne and noe more,125
as I of beastes sayde before.
That man be saved through my lore,
agaynst I sende this wedder,
Noe, take thou thy meanye113
and in the shippe hye that yee bee;
for non soe righteouse man to mee "
ys nowe one yearth livinge.
Of deane beastes with thee thoe take
vii and vii or then thou slake;
hee and shee, make to make,119
bylyye in that thou bringe;
of beastes uncleane ii and ji,
male and female, bowt moo;
of deane fowles seaven alsoe,
the hee and shee together;
of fowles uncleane twayne and noe more,125
as I of beastes sayde before.
That man be saved through my lore,
agaynst I sende this wedder,
of meates that mon be eaten,129
into the shippe loke the be getten,
for that maye bee noe waye forgotten.
And doe this all bydeene
to sustayne man and beastes therm
aye tyll the water cease and blynne.
This worlde is filled full of sinne,135
and that is nowe well seene.
into the shippe loke the be getten,
for that maye bee noe waye forgotten.
And doe this all bydeene
to sustayne man and beastes therm
aye tyll the water cease and blynne.
This worlde is filled full of sinne,135
and that is nowe well seene.
Seaven dayes bynne yett cominge;137
you shall have space them in to bringe.
After that, it is my likinge
mankynde for to anoye.
Fortye dayes and fortye nightes
rayne shall fall for there unrightes.
And that I have made through myghtes143
nowe thinke I to distroye.
you shall have space them in to bringe.
After that, it is my likinge
mankynde for to anoye.
Fortye dayes and fortye nightes
rayne shall fall for there unrightes.
And that I have made through myghtes143
nowe thinke I to distroye.
Noe
Lord, at your byddinge I am bayne.145
Sythen noe other grace will gayne,
hyt will I fulfill fayne,
for gracyouse I thee fynde.
An hundreth winters and twentye
this shippe-makinge tarryed have I,
if throughe amendemente thy mercye151
would fall to mankynde.
Lord, at your byddinge I am bayne.145
Sythen noe other grace will gayne,
hyt will I fulfill fayne,
for gracyouse I thee fynde.
An hundreth winters and twentye
this shippe-makinge tarryed have I,
if throughe amendemente thy mercye151
would fall to mankynde.
Have donne, yee men and weomen all;153
bye you lest this water fall,
that eyche beaste were in stall
and into the shippe broughte.
Of cleane beastes seaven shalbe,
of uncleane two; thus God bade mee.
The flood is nigh, you may well see;159
therfore tarrye you nought.
bye you lest this water fall,
that eyche beaste were in stall
and into the shippe broughte.
Of cleane beastes seaven shalbe,
of uncleane two; thus God bade mee.
The flood is nigh, you may well see;159
therfore tarrye you nought.
Then Noe shall goe into the arke with all his familye, his wyffe excepte, and the arke muste bee borded rownde aboute. And one the bordes all the beastes and fowles hereafter reahemsed muste bee paynted, that them wordes may agree with the pictures.
Sem
Syr, here are lions, leopardes in;161
horses, mares, oxen, and swynne,
geates, calves, sheepe, and kyne
here sytten thou may see.
Syr, here are lions, leopardes in;161
horses, mares, oxen, and swynne,
geates, calves, sheepe, and kyne
here sytten thou may see.
Cam
Camelles, asses, man may fynde,165
bucke and doe, harte and hynde.
All beastes of all manere of kynde
here bynne, as thinketh mee.
Camelles, asses, man may fynde,165
bucke and doe, harte and hynde.
All beastes of all manere of kynde
here bynne, as thinketh mee.
Jafett
Take here cattes, dogges too,169
otters and foxes, fullimartes alsoe;
hares hoppinge gayle can goe
here have colle for to eate.
Take here cattes, dogges too,169
otters and foxes, fullimartes alsoe;
hares hoppinge gayle can goe
here have colle for to eate.
Noes Wife
And here are beares, wolves sett,173
apes, owles, maremussett,
wesills, squerrells, and fyrrett;
here the eaten there meate.
And here are beares, wolves sett,173
apes, owles, maremussett,
wesills, squerrells, and fyrrett;
here the eaten there meate.
Semes Wiffe
Heare are beastes in this howse;177
here cattes maken yt crowse;
here a rotten, here a mowse
that standen nere together.
Heare are beastes in this howse;177
here cattes maken yt crowse;
here a rotten, here a mowse
that standen nere together.
Cams Wyffe
And here are fowles lease and more-181
hernes, cranes, and byttoer,
swanes, peacockes-and them before
meate for this wedder.
And here are fowles lease and more-181
hernes, cranes, and byttoer,
swanes, peacockes-and them before
meate for this wedder.
Jafettes Wyffe
Here are cockes, kytes, crowes,185
rookes, ravens, many rowes,
duckes, curlewes, whoever knowes,
eychone in his kynde.
And here are doves, digges, drakes,
redshankes monninge through lakes;
and eyche fowle that leadenn makes191
in this shippe man may fynde.
Here are cockes, kytes, crowes,185
rookes, ravens, many rowes,
duckes, curlewes, whoever knowes,
eychone in his kynde.
And here are doves, digges, drakes,
redshankes monninge through lakes;
and eyche fowle that leadenn makes191
in this shippe man may fynde.
Noe
Wyffe, come in. Why standes thou there?193
Thou arte ever frowarde; that dare I sweare.
Come, in Godes name; balfe tyme yt weare,
for feame lest that wee drowne.
Wyffe, come in. Why standes thou there?193
Thou arte ever frowarde; that dare I sweare.
Come, in Godes name; balfe tyme yt weare,
for feame lest that wee drowne.
Noes Wyffe
Yea, syr, sett up your seale197
and rowe forthe with eve!! hayle;
for withowten any fayle
I will not owt of this towne.
Yea, syr, sett up your seale197
and rowe forthe with eve!! hayle;
for withowten any fayle
I will not owt of this towne.
But I have my gossips everyechone,201
one foote further I will not gone.
They shall not drowne, by sayncte John,
and I may save there life.
The loved me full well, by Christe.
But thou wilte lett them into thy chiste,
elles rowe forthe, Noe, when thy liste207
and gett thee a newe wyfe.
one foote further I will not gone.
They shall not drowne, by sayncte John,
and I may save there life.
The loved me full well, by Christe.
But thou wilte lett them into thy chiste,
elles rowe forthe, Noe, when thy liste207
and gett thee a newe wyfe.
Noe
Scm, sonne, loe thy mother is wraowe;209
by God, such another I doe not knowe.
Scm, sonne, loe thy mother is wraowe;209
by God, such another I doe not knowe.
Sem
Father, I shall fetch her in, I trowe,211
withowten any fayle.
Mother, my father after thee sende
and byddes thee into yonder wende.
Looke up and see the wynde,
for wee benne readye to sayle.
Father, I shall fetch her in, I trowe,211
withowten any fayle.
Mother, my father after thee sende
and byddes thee into yonder wende.
Looke up and see the wynde,
for wee benne readye to sayle.
Noes Wyffe
Sonne, goe agayne to him and saye217
I will not come therin todaye.
Sonne, goe agayne to him and saye217
I will not come therin todaye.
Noe
Come in, wife, in twentye devylles waye,219
or ells stand there withowte.
Come in, wife, in twentye devylles waye,219
or ells stand there withowte.
Cam
Shall we all fetch hir in?221
Shall we all fetch hir in?221
Noe
Yea, sonne, in Cbmystcs blessinge and myne,222
I would yee hyed you betyme
for of this fludd I stande in doubte.
Yea, sonne, in Cbmystcs blessinge and myne,222
I would yee hyed you betyme
for of this fludd I stande in doubte.
The Good Gossips
The fludd comes fleetinge in full faste,225
one everye syde that spredeth full farre.
For fere of drowninge I am agaste;
good gossippe, lett us drawe nere.
The fludd comes fleetinge in full faste,225
one everye syde that spredeth full farre.
For fere of drowninge I am agaste;
good gossippe, lett us drawe nere.
And lett us drinke or wee departe,229
for oftetymes wee have done soe.
For at one draught thou drinke a quarte,
and soe will I doe or I goe.
for oftetymes wee have done soe.
For at one draught thou drinke a quarte,
and soe will I doe or I goe.
Here is a pottell full of malnesaye good and stronge;
yt will rejoyse both harte and tonge.
Though Noe thinke us never soe longe,
yett wee wyll drinke atyte.
yt will rejoyse both harte and tonge.
Though Noe thinke us never soe longe,
yett wee wyll drinke atyte.
Japhett
Mother, wee praye you all together-237
for we are here, your owne childer-
come into the shippe for feare of the wedder,
for his love that [you] bought.
Mother, wee praye you all together-237
for we are here, your owne childer-
come into the shippe for feare of the wedder,
for his love that [you] bought.
Noes Wyffe
That will I not for all your call241
but I have my gosseppes all.
That will I not for all your call241
but I have my gosseppes all.
Sem
In fayth, mother, yett thow shall,243
whether thou will or nought.
In fayth, mother, yett thow shall,243
whether thou will or nought.
Noe
Welcome, wyffe, into this boote.245
Welcome, wyffe, into this boote.245
Noes Wyffe
Have thou that for thy note!246
Have thou that for thy note!246
Noe
Aha, marye, this ys hotte;247
yt is good for to be still.
Ah, chyldren, meethinke my boote remeeves.
Our tarryingc here mee highly greeves.
Over the lande the water spreades;
God doe hee as hee will.
Aha, marye, this ys hotte;247
yt is good for to be still.
Ah, chyldren, meethinke my boote remeeves.
Our tarryingc here mee highly greeves.
Over the lande the water spreades;
God doe hee as hee will.
Then the singe, and Noe shall speake agayne.
Noe
Ah, greate God that arte soe good,253
that worchis not thy will is wood.
Now all this world is one a flood,
as I see well in sight.
This windowe I will shutt anon,
and into my chamber I will gonne
tyll thys water, soe gmeate one,259
bee slaked through thy mighte.
Ah, greate God that arte soe good,253
that worchis not thy will is wood.
Now all this world is one a flood,
as I see well in sight.
This windowe I will shutt anon,
and into my chamber I will gonne
tyll thys water, soe gmeate one,259
bee slaked through thy mighte.
Then shall Noe shutt the windowe of the arke, and for a little space within the bordes bee shalbe scylent; and afterwarde openinge the windowe and lookinge rownde about sayinge:
[For 47 lines missing at this point, see the Chester (Wright) plays.]
Noye
Lord God in majestye308
that such grace hast granted mee
wher all was borne, salfe to bee!
Therfore nowe I am boune-
my wyffe, my children, and my menye-
with sacryfice to honour thee
of beastes, fowles, as thou mayest see,314
and full devotyon.
Lord God in majestye308
that such grace hast granted mee
wher all was borne, salfe to bee!
Therfore nowe I am boune-
my wyffe, my children, and my menye-
with sacryfice to honour thee
of beastes, fowles, as thou mayest see,314
and full devotyon.
God
Noe, to me thou arte full able316
and thy sacrafice acceptable;
for I have founde thee treeue and stable,
one thee nowe muste I myne.
Warrye yearth I will noe more
for mans sinnes that greeves mee sore;
for of youth man full yore322
hasse bynne enclyned to sinne.
Noe, to me thou arte full able316
and thy sacrafice acceptable;
for I have founde thee treeue and stable,
one thee nowe muste I myne.
Warrye yearth I will noe more
for mans sinnes that greeves mee sore;
for of youth man full yore322
hasse bynne enclyned to sinne.
Yee shall nowe growe and multiplye,324
and yearth agayne to edifye.
Eache beast and fowle that may flye
shalbe feared of you.
And fishe in saye, all that may fleete,
shall sustayne you, I thee behett;
to eate of them yee ne lett330
that cleane bynne you mon knowe.
and yearth agayne to edifye.
Eache beast and fowle that may flye
shalbe feared of you.
And fishe in saye, all that may fleete,
shall sustayne you, I thee behett;
to eate of them yee ne lett330
that cleane bynne you mon knowe.
Thereas yee have eaten before332
trees and rootes since yee weare bore,
of cleane beastes nowe, lesse and more,
I give you leave to eate-
save blood and fleshe bothe in feare
of wrauge dead carryen that is here.
Eate yee not of that in noe manere,338
for that aye yee shall leave.
trees and rootes since yee weare bore,
of cleane beastes nowe, lesse and more,
I give you leave to eate-
save blood and fleshe bothe in feare
of wrauge dead carryen that is here.
Eate yee not of that in noe manere,338
for that aye yee shall leave.
Manslaughter also aye yee shall flee,340
for that is not playsante unto mee.
They that sheden blood, hee or shee,
ought-where amongste mankynde,
that blood fowle shedd shalbe
and vengeance have, men shall see.
Therfore beware all yee,346
you fall not into that synne.
for that is not playsante unto mee.
They that sheden blood, hee or shee,
ought-where amongste mankynde,
that blood fowle shedd shalbe
and vengeance have, men shall see.
Therfore beware all yee,346
you fall not into that synne.
And forwarde, Noe, with thee I make348
and all thy seede for thy sake,
of suche vengeance for to slake,
for nowe I have my will.
Here I behette thee an heeste
that man, woman, fowle, ne beaste
with water while this worlde shall laste354
I will noe more spill.
and all thy seede for thy sake,
of suche vengeance for to slake,
for nowe I have my will.
Here I behette thee an heeste
that man, woman, fowle, ne beaste
with water while this worlde shall laste354
I will noe more spill.
My bowe betwene you and mee356
in the fyrmamente shalbe,
by verey tokeninge that you may see
that such vengeance shall cease.
The man ne woman shall never more
be wasted by water as hath before;
but for synne that greveth me sore,362
therfore this vengeance was.
in the fyrmamente shalbe,
by verey tokeninge that you may see
that such vengeance shall cease.
The man ne woman shall never more
be wasted by water as hath before;
but for synne that greveth me sore,362
therfore this vengeance was.
Where clowdes in the welkyn bynne,364
that ylke bowe shalbe seene,
in tokeninge that my wrath and teene
shall never thus wroken bee.
The stringe is torned towardes you
and towardes me is bente the bowe,
that such wedder shall never showe;370
and this behett I thee.
that ylke bowe shalbe seene,
in tokeninge that my wrath and teene
shall never thus wroken bee.
The stringe is torned towardes you
and towardes me is bente the bowe,
that such wedder shall never showe;370
and this behett I thee.
My blessinge nowe I give thee here,372
to thee, Noe, my servante deare,
for vengeance shall noe more appeare.
And now farewell, my darlinge dere.
to thee, Noe, my servante deare,
for vengeance shall noe more appeare.
And now farewell, my darlinge dere.
Finis
The Barbers and the Waxe Chaundlers PlayeContents
Incipit Quarta Pagina qualiter reversus est a cede quatuor regum. Occurrit rex Salim etc. equitando et Lothe; et dicat Abraham. Preco dicat:
[Armiger]
All peace, lordinges that bine presente,1
and herken mee with good intente,
howe Noe awaye from us hee went
and all his companye;
and Abraham through Godes grace,
he is commen into this place,
and yee will geeve us rowme and space7
to tell you thys storye.
All peace, lordinges that bine presente,1
and herken mee with good intente,
howe Noe awaye from us hee went
and all his companye;
and Abraham through Godes grace,
he is commen into this place,
and yee will geeve us rowme and space7
to tell you thys storye.
This playe, forsothe, begynne shall hee9
in worshippe of the Trynitie
that yee may all here and see
that shalbe donne todaye.
My name is Goobett-on-the-Greene.
With you I may no longer beene.
Farewell, my lordinges, all bydene15
for lettynge of [your] playe.
in worshippe of the Trynitie
that yee may all here and see
that shalbe donne todaye.
My name is Goobett-on-the-Greene.
With you I may no longer beene.
Farewell, my lordinges, all bydene15
for lettynge of [your] playe.
Abraham, having restored his brother Loth into his owne place, doth firste of all begine the play and sayth:
Abraham
Ah, thou high God, graunter of grace,17
that endinge ne begininge hase,
I thanke thee, lorde, that thou hase
todaye give mee the victorye.
Lothe, my brother, that taken was,
I have restored him in this case
and brought him home in this place23
through thy might and masterye.
Ah, thou high God, graunter of grace,17
that endinge ne begininge hase,
I thanke thee, lorde, that thou hase
todaye give mee the victorye.
Lothe, my brother, that taken was,
I have restored him in this case
and brought him home in this place23
through thy might and masterye.
To worshippe thee I will not worne,25
that iiii kynges of uncouth landes
todaye bath sent into my hand,
and ryches with greate araye.
that iiii kynges of uncouth landes
todaye bath sent into my hand,
and ryches with greate araye.
Therfore of all that I have wone29
to give the teath I will begynne,
the cyttee sonne when I come in,
and parte with thee my praye.
to give the teath I will begynne,
the cyttee sonne when I come in,
and parte with thee my praye.
Melchysedech, that here kinge is33
and Goddes preyste allsoe iwisse,
the teathe I will give him of this,
as skyll is that I doe.
Godd that base sende mee the vyctorye
of iiii kynges gracyously,
with him I praye parte will I,39
the cyttie when I come to.
and Goddes preyste allsoe iwisse,
the teathe I will give him of this,
as skyll is that I doe.
Godd that base sende mee the vyctorye
of iiii kynges gracyously,
with him I praye parte will I,39
the cyttie when I come to.
Here Lothe, torninge him to his brother Abraham, doth saye:
Loth
Abraham, brother, I thanke thee41
that this daye haste delyvered mee
of enimyes handes and ther postee,
and saved mee from woo.
Therfore I will give teathinge
of my good whille I am livinge;
and nowe alsoe of his sendinge47
the teath I will give alsoe.
Abraham, brother, I thanke thee41
that this daye haste delyvered mee
of enimyes handes and ther postee,
and saved mee from woo.
Therfore I will give teathinge
of my good whille I am livinge;
and nowe alsoe of his sendinge47
the teath I will give alsoe.
Tunc venit Armiger Melchysedech ad ipsum et gratulando dicit Armiger (Here the Messenger doth come to Melchysedech, kinge of Salem, and rejoysinge greatly doth saye):
[Armiger]
My lorde the kinge, tydinges on right49
your hart to glade and to light —
Abraham hath slayne in fight
iiii kinges since hee went.
Here hee will bee this ylke night,
and ryches enough with him dight.
I harde him thanke God almight55
of grace hec had him sente.
My lorde the kinge, tydinges on right49
your hart to glade and to light —
Abraham hath slayne in fight
iiii kinges since hee went.
Here hee will bee this ylke night,
and ryches enough with him dight.
I harde him thanke God almight55
of grace hec had him sente.
Here Melchysedech, lookinge up to heaven, doth thanke God for Abrahams victorye, and doth prepare himselfe to goe presentAbraham.
Melchysedech, Rex Salem
Ah, blessed bee God that is but one.57
Agaynste Abraham will I gonne
worshipfullye and that anonne,
myne office to fulfill,
and presente him with bread and wyne,
for grace of God is him within.
Spede for love myne,63
for this is Godes will.
Ah, blessed bee God that is but one.57
Agaynste Abraham will I gonne
worshipfullye and that anonne,
myne office to fulfill,
and presente him with bread and wyne,
for grace of God is him within.
Spede for love myne,63
for this is Godes will.
Armiger (cum pocula)
Here the Messenger, offeringe to Melchysedeck a standinge-cuppe and bread alsoe, dothe saye:
Sir, here is wyne, withowten were,65
and therto bred white and cleare
to present him with good chere,
that soe us holpenn hasse.
and therto bred white and cleare
to present him with good chere,
that soe us holpenn hasse.
Here Melchysedeck answeringe sayth:
[Melchysedech]
To God I wott hee is full deare,69
for of all thinges in his prayer
hee hath withowten dangere,
and speciallye his grace.
To God I wott hee is full deare,69
for of all thinges in his prayer
hee hath withowten dangere,
and speciallye his grace.
Melchysedeck, comminge unto Abraham, doth offer to him a cuppe full of wynne and bred, and sayth unto him:
Abraham, welcome moste thou bee —73
Godes grace is fuiiye in thee.
Blessed ever muste thou bee
that enimyes soe can meeke.
Here is bred and wyne for thy degree;
I have brought as thou maye see.
Receyve this present nowe at mee, and that I thee beeseche.
Godes grace is fuiiye in thee.
Blessed ever muste thou bee
that enimyes soe can meeke.
Here is bred and wyne for thy degree;
I have brought as thou maye see.
Receyve this present nowe at mee, and that I thee beeseche.
Here Abraham, receyvinge the offeringe of Meichysedeck, dothe saye:
[Abraham]
Syr kynge, welcome in good faye;80
thy presente is welcome to my paye.
God that hath holpen mee todaye,
unworthye though I were,
ye shall have parte of my praye
that I wan sinse I wente awaye.
Therfore to thee that take it maye,86
the teathe I offer here.
Syr kynge, welcome in good faye;80
thy presente is welcome to my paye.
God that hath holpen mee todaye,
unworthye though I were,
ye shall have parte of my praye
that I wan sinse I wente awaye.
Therfore to thee that take it maye,86
the teathe I offer here.
Here Abraham offereth to Meichysedeck an horse that is laden. Melchysedeck, receivinge the horse of Abraham verey gladly, doth saye:
[Melchysedech]
And your present, syr, take I88
and honoure hit devoutlye,
for much good it may signifye
in tyme that is commynge.
Therfore horse, harnesse, and petrye,
as falles for your dignitye,
the teathe of hit takes of mee94
and receyve here my offeringe.
And your present, syr, take I88
and honoure hit devoutlye,
for much good it may signifye
in tyme that is commynge.
Therfore horse, harnesse, and petrye,
as falles for your dignitye,
the teathe of hit takes of mee94
and receyve here my offeringe.
Here Loth doeth offer to Melchysedeck a goodly cuppe, and sayth:
Loth
And I will offer with good intente96
of such goodes as God bath mee lente
to Melchysedeck here presente,
as Gods will is to bee.
Abraham, my brother, offered hasse,
and soe will I through Godes grace.
This royal! cuppe before your face102
receyve yt nowe at mee.
And I will offer with good intente96
of such goodes as God bath mee lente
to Melchysedeck here presente,
as Gods will is to bee.
Abraham, my brother, offered hasse,
and soe will I through Godes grace.
This royal! cuppe before your face102
receyve yt nowe at mee.
Here Melchysedeck receaveth the cuppe of Loth.
Melchysedeck
Syr, your offeringe welcome ys;104
and well I wott, forsoth iwys,
that fullye Godes will yt is
that is nowe doone today.
Goe wee together to my cyttie;
and God nowe hartely thanke wee
that helps us aye through his postee,110
for soe wee full well maye.
Syr, your offeringe welcome ys;104
and well I wott, forsoth iwys,
that fullye Godes will yt is
that is nowe doone today.
Goe wee together to my cyttie;
and God nowe hartely thanke wee
that helps us aye through his postee,110
for soe wee full well maye.
Here they doe goe together, and Abraham dothe take the bred and wyne, and Melchysedeck the laden horse.
Expositor (equitando)
Lordinges, what may this signifye112
I will expound yt appertly —
the unlearned standinge herebye
maye knowe what this may bee.
This present, I saye veramente,
signifieth the newe testamente
that nowe is used with good intente118
throughout all Christianitye.
Lordinges, what may this signifye112
I will expound yt appertly —
the unlearned standinge herebye
maye knowe what this may bee.
This present, I saye veramente,
signifieth the newe testamente
that nowe is used with good intente118
throughout all Christianitye.
In the owld lawe, without leasinge,120
when these too good men were livinge,
of beastes were there offeringe
and eke there sacramente.
But synce Christe dyed one roode-tree,
in bred and wyne his death remenber wee;
and at his laste supper our mandee126
was his commandemente.
when these too good men were livinge,
of beastes were there offeringe
and eke there sacramente.
But synce Christe dyed one roode-tree,
in bred and wyne his death remenber wee;
and at his laste supper our mandee126
was his commandemente.
But for this thinge used should bee128
afterwardes, as nowe done wee,
in signification — as leeve you mee —
Melchysedeck did soe.
And teathinges-makinge, as you seene here,
of Abraham begonnen were.
Therfore to God hee was full deare,134
and soe were both too.
afterwardes, as nowe done wee,
in signification — as leeve you mee —
Melchysedeck did soe.
And teathinges-makinge, as you seene here,
of Abraham begonnen were.
Therfore to God hee was full deare,134
and soe were both too.
By Abraham understand I maye136
the Father of heaven, in good faye;
Melchysedecke, a pryest to his paye
to minister that sacramente
that Christe ordayned the foresayde daye
in bred and wyne to honour him aye.
This signifyeth, the sooth to saye,142
Melchysedeck his presente.
the Father of heaven, in good faye;
Melchysedecke, a pryest to his paye
to minister that sacramente
that Christe ordayned the foresayde daye
in bred and wyne to honour him aye.
This signifyeth, the sooth to saye,142
Melchysedeck his presente.
Here God appeareth to Abraham and saythe:
Deus
Abraham, my servante, I saye to thee144
thy helpe and thy succour will I bee.
For thy good deede myche pleaseth mee,
I tell thee witterly.
Abraham, my servante, I saye to thee144
thy helpe and thy succour will I bee.
For thy good deede myche pleaseth mee,
I tell thee witterly.
Here Abraham, torninge to God, saythe:
Abraham
Lord, on thinge that wouldest see,148
that I praye after with harte full free:
grante mee, lorde, through thy postee
some fruite of my bodye.
Lord, on thinge that wouldest see,148
that I praye after with harte full free:
grante mee, lorde, through thy postee
some fruite of my bodye.
I have noe chylde, fowle ne fayre,152
save my nurrye, to bee my hayre;
that makes mee greatly to appeare.
One mee, lord, have mercye.
save my nurrye, to bee my hayre;
that makes mee greatly to appeare.
One mee, lord, have mercye.
Deus
Naye Abraham, frend, leeve thou mee —156
thy nurrye thine hayre hee shall not bee;
but one sonne I shall send thee,
begotten of thy bodye.
Naye Abraham, frend, leeve thou mee —156
thy nurrye thine hayre hee shall not bee;
but one sonne I shall send thee,
begotten of thy bodye.
Abraham, doe as I thee saye —160
looke and tell, yf thou maye,
stares standinge one the straye;
that unpossible were.
Noe more shalt thou, for noe neede,
number of thy bodye the seede
that thou shalt have withowten dreede;166
thou arte to mee soe dere.
looke and tell, yf thou maye,
stares standinge one the straye;
that unpossible were.
Noe more shalt thou, for noe neede,
number of thy bodye the seede
that thou shalt have withowten dreede;166
thou arte to mee soe dere.
Therfore Abraham, servante free,168
looke that thou bee trewe to mee;
and here a forwarde I make with thee
thy seede to multiplye.
Soe myche folke forther shalt thou bee,
kinges of this seede men shall see;
and one chylde of greate degree174
all mankynde shall forbye.
looke that thou bee trewe to mee;
and here a forwarde I make with thee
thy seede to multiplye.
Soe myche folke forther shalt thou bee,
kinges of this seede men shall see;
and one chylde of greate degree174
all mankynde shall forbye.
I will hethen-forward alwaye176
eyche man-chylde one the eyght daye
bee circumsysed, as I thee saye,
and thou thyselfe full soone.
Whoesoe cyrcumsysed
not ys forsaken shalbe
with mee iwys,182
for unobedyent that man ys.
Looke that this bee done.
eyche man-chylde one the eyght daye
bee circumsysed, as I thee saye,
and thou thyselfe full soone.
Whoesoe cyrcumsysed
not ys forsaken shalbe
with mee iwys,182
for unobedyent that man ys.
Looke that this bee done.
Abraham
Lord, all readye in good faye.185
Blessed bee thou ever and aye,
for therby knowe thou maye
thy folke from other men.
Cyrcumsyscd they shalbe all
anon for ought that maye befall.
I thanke thee, lorde, thyne one thrall,191
kneelinge one my kneene.
Lord, all readye in good faye.185
Blessed bee thou ever and aye,
for therby knowe thou maye
thy folke from other men.
Cyrcumsyscd they shalbe all
anon for ought that maye befall.
I thanke thee, lorde, thyne one thrall,191
kneelinge one my kneene.
Expositor
Lordinges all, takys intent193
what betokens this commandement:
this was sometyme an sacrament
in the ould lawe truely tane.
As followeth nowe verament,
soe was this in the owld testamente.
But when Christe dyed away hit went,199
and then beganne baptysme.
Lordinges all, takys intent193
what betokens this commandement:
this was sometyme an sacrament
in the ould lawe truely tane.
As followeth nowe verament,
soe was this in the owld testamente.
But when Christe dyed away hit went,199
and then beganne baptysme.
Alsoe God a promise behett us here201
to Abraham, his servant dere:
soe mych seede that in noe manere
nombred yt may bee,
and one seede mankinde for to bye.
That was Christe Jesus wytterlye,
for of his kynde was our ladye,207
and soe alsoe was bee.
to Abraham, his servant dere:
soe mych seede that in noe manere
nombred yt may bee,
and one seede mankinde for to bye.
That was Christe Jesus wytterlye,
for of his kynde was our ladye,207
and soe alsoe was bee.
Deus
Abraham, my servante Abraham!209
Abraham, my servante Abraham!209
Abraham
Loe, lord, alreadye here I am.210
Loe, lord, alreadye here I am.210
Deus
Take Isaack, thy sonne by name211
that thou lovest the best of all,
and in sacryfyce offer him to mee
upon that hyll there besydes thee.
Abraham, I will that yt soe bee
for ought that maye befall.
Take Isaack, thy sonne by name211
that thou lovest the best of all,
and in sacryfyce offer him to mee
upon that hyll there besydes thee.
Abraham, I will that yt soe bee
for ought that maye befall.
Abraham
My lord, to thee is myne intent217
ever to bee obedyent.
That sonne that thou to mee haste sent
offer I will to thee,
and fulfill thy cornmandement
with hartye will, as I am kent.
High God, lorde omnipotent,223
thy biddinge, lorde, done shalbee.
My lord, to thee is myne intent217
ever to bee obedyent.
That sonne that thou to mee haste sent
offer I will to thee,
and fulfill thy cornmandement
with hartye will, as I am kent.
High God, lorde omnipotent,223
thy biddinge, lorde, done shalbee.
My meanye and my chyidren eycheone225
lenges at home, both all and one,
save Isaack, my sonne, with mee shall gonne
to an hyll here besyde.
lenges at home, both all and one,
save Isaack, my sonne, with mee shall gonne
to an hyll here besyde.
Here Abraham, torninge him to his sonne Isaack, sayth:
Make thee readye, my dere darlinge,229
for we must doe a little thinge.
This wood doe thou on thy backe bringe;
wee may noe lenger byde.
for we must doe a little thinge.
This wood doe thou on thy backe bringe;
wee may noe lenger byde.
A sworde and fyer that I will take,233
for sacrifyce mee behoves to make.
Godes biddinge will I not forsake,
but ever obedyent bee.
for sacrifyce mee behoves to make.
Godes biddinge will I not forsake,
but ever obedyent bee.
Abraham taketh a sworde and fyer. Here Isaack speakes to his father, taketh the bundell of stickes, and beareth after his father.
Isaack
Father, I all readye237
to doe your byddinge moste meekely,
and to beare this wood full beane am I,
as ye commande mee.
Father, I all readye237
to doe your byddinge moste meekely,
and to beare this wood full beane am I,
as ye commande mee.
Abraham
O Isaack, my darlinge deare,241
my blessinge nowe I give thee here.
Take up this fagott with good chere,
and on thy backe yt bringe.
And fyer with us I will take.
O Isaack, my darlinge deare,241
my blessinge nowe I give thee here.
Take up this fagott with good chere,
and on thy backe yt bringe.
And fyer with us I will take.
Isaack
Your bydding I wyll not forsake;246
father, I will never slake
to fullfill your byddinge.
Your bydding I wyll not forsake;246
father, I will never slake
to fullfill your byddinge.
Abraham
Nowe Isaack, sonne, goe wee our waye249
to yonder monte, yf that wee maye.
Nowe Isaack, sonne, goe wee our waye249
to yonder monte, yf that wee maye.
Here they goe both to the place to doe sacrafice.
Isaack
My dere father, I will assaye251
My dere father, I will assaye251
to follow you full fayne.252
Abraham, beinge minded to slea his sonne, lifte us his handes to heaven and sayth:
Abraham
O my harte will breake in three!253
To here thy wordes I have pittye.
As thou wilte, lorde, soe muste yt bee;
to thee I will bee beane.
O my harte will breake in three!253
To here thy wordes I have pittye.
As thou wilte, lorde, soe muste yt bee;
to thee I will bee beane.
Laye downe thy fagott, my owne sonne.257
Isaack
All readye, father; loe yt here.258
But why make yee soe heavye chere?
Are ye any thinge adread?
Father, yf yt bee your will,
where is the beaste that wee shall kyll?
All readye, father; loe yt here.258
But why make yee soe heavye chere?
Are ye any thinge adread?
Father, yf yt bee your will,
where is the beaste that wee shall kyll?
Abraham
Therof, sonne, is none upon the hill263
that I see here upon this stedde.
Therof, sonne, is none upon the hill263
that I see here upon this stedde.
Isaack, fearinge leste his father will slea him, sayth:
Isaack
Father, I am full sore afrayde265
to see you beare that drawen sworde.
I hope for all myddylarde
you will not slaye your chylde.
Father, I am full sore afrayde265
to see you beare that drawen sworde.
I hope for all myddylarde
you will not slaye your chylde.
Abraham, comfortinge his sonne, sayth:
Abraham
Dreade thee not, my chylde. I reade269
our lorde will sende of his goodheade
some manner of beast into this fyelde,
eyther tame or wylde.
Dreade thee not, my chylde. I reade269
our lorde will sende of his goodheade
some manner of beast into this fyelde,
eyther tame or wylde.
Isaack
Father, tell mee or I goe273
whether I shall harme or floe.
Father, tell mee or I goe273
whether I shall harme or floe.
Abraham
Ah, deare God, that mee ys woe!275
Thou breakeste my harte in sunder.
Ah, deare God, that mee ys woe!275
Thou breakeste my harte in sunder.
Isaac
Father, tell mee of this case:277
why you your sworde drawen base,
and beares yt naked in this place.
Therof I have greate wonder.
Father, tell mee of this case:277
why you your sworde drawen base,
and beares yt naked in this place.
Therof I have greate wonder.
Abraham
Isaack, sonne, peace, I praye thee.281
Thou breakest my harte anon in three.
Isaack, sonne, peace, I praye thee.281
Thou breakest my harte anon in three.
Isaack
I praye you, father, leane nothinge from mee;283
but tell mee what you thinke.
I praye you, father, leane nothinge from mee;283
but tell mee what you thinke.
Abraham
Ah, Isaack, Isaack, I muste thee kyll.285
Ah, Isaack, Isaack, I muste thee kyll.285
Isaack
Alas, father, ys that your wyll,286
your owne chylde for to spyll
upon thys hilles bryncke?
Alas, father, ys that your wyll,286
your owne chylde for to spyll
upon thys hilles bryncke?
If I have trespassed in any degree,289
with a yarde you may beate mee.
Put up your sworde yf your wyll bee,
for I am but a chylde.
with a yarde you may beate mee.
Put up your sworde yf your wyll bee,
for I am but a chylde.
Abraham
O my deare sonne, I am sorye293
to doe to thee this great anoye.
Godes commandement doe must I;
his workes are aye full mylde.
O my deare sonne, I am sorye293
to doe to thee this great anoye.
Godes commandement doe must I;
his workes are aye full mylde.
Isaack
Would God my mother were here with mee!297
Shee would kneele downe upon her knee,
prayeinge you, father, if yt might bee,
for to save my liefe.
Would God my mother were here with mee!297
Shee would kneele downe upon her knee,
prayeinge you, father, if yt might bee,
for to save my liefe.
Abraham
O comely creature, but I thee kyll301
I greeve my God, and that full yll.
I may not worke agaynste his wyll
but ever obedyent bee.
O Isaack, sonne, to thee I saye
God hase commanded mee todaye
sacryfyce — this is noe naye — to make of thy bodye.
O comely creature, but I thee kyll301
I greeve my God, and that full yll.
I may not worke agaynste his wyll
but ever obedyent bee.
O Isaack, sonne, to thee I saye
God hase commanded mee todaye
sacryfyce — this is noe naye — to make of thy bodye.
Isaack
Is yt Godes will I shalbe slayne?308
Is yt Godes will I shalbe slayne?308
Abraham
Yea, sonne, yt is not for to leane;309
to his byddinge I will bee beane,
ever to him pleasinge.
But that I doe this deolfull deede,
my lorde will not quite mee my meede.
Yea, sonne, yt is not for to leane;309
to his byddinge I will bee beane,
ever to him pleasinge.
But that I doe this deolfull deede,
my lorde will not quite mee my meede.
Isaack
Marye, father, God forbydde314
but you doe your offeringe.
Marye, father, God forbydde314
but you doe your offeringe.
Father, at home your sonnes you shall fynde316
that you muste love by course of kynde.
Be I once out of your mynde,
your sorrowe may sonne cease.
But yet you must doe Godes byddinge.
Father, tell my mother for nothinge.
that you muste love by course of kynde.
Be I once out of your mynde,
your sorrowe may sonne cease.
But yet you must doe Godes byddinge.
Father, tell my mother for nothinge.
Here Abraham, wringinge his handes, sayth:
Abraham
For sorrowe I maye my handes wringe;322
thy mother I cannot please.
O Isaak, Isaack, blessed most thow bee!
Almoste my wytt I loose for thee.
The blood of thy body soe free
I am full loth to sheede.
For sorrowe I maye my handes wringe;322
thy mother I cannot please.
O Isaak, Isaack, blessed most thow bee!
Almoste my wytt I loose for thee.
The blood of thy body soe free
I am full loth to sheede.
Isaack
Father, synce you muste needes doe soe,328
lett yt passe lightly and over goe.
Kneelinge upon my knees too,
your blessinge one mee spreade.
Father, synce you muste needes doe soe,328
lett yt passe lightly and over goe.
Kneelinge upon my knees too,
your blessinge one mee spreade.
Abraham
My blessinge, deare sonne, give I thee,332
and thy mothers with harte soe free.
The blessinge of the Trinitye,
my deare sonne, one thee light.
My blessinge, deare sonne, give I thee,332
and thy mothers with harte soe free.
The blessinge of the Trinitye,
my deare sonne, one thee light.
Isaack
Father, I praye you hyde my eyne336
that I see not the sworde soe keene.
Your strooke, father, would I not seene
leste I agaynst yt gryll.
Father, I praye you hyde my eyne336
that I see not the sworde soe keene.
Your strooke, father, would I not seene
leste I agaynst yt gryll.
Abraham
My deare sonne Isaack, speake noe moare;340
thy wordes make my harte full sore.
My deare sonne Isaack, speake noe moare;340
thy wordes make my harte full sore.
Isaack
O deare father, wherfore, wherfore?342
Sythenn I muste needes bee dead,
of one thinge I would you praye.
Sythen I must dye the death todaye,
as fewe strokes as yee well maye
when yee smyte of my head.
O deare father, wherfore, wherfore?342
Sythenn I muste needes bee dead,
of one thinge I would you praye.
Sythen I must dye the death todaye,
as fewe strokes as yee well maye
when yee smyte of my head.
Abraham
Thy meekenes, chylde, makes mee affraye.348
My songe maye bee ’Wele-Awaye’.
Thy meekenes, chylde, makes mee affraye.348
My songe maye bee ’Wele-Awaye’.
Isaack
O deare father, doe away,350
doe away your makinge of myche mone.
Now truely, father, this talkinge
doth but make longe taryinge.
I praye you come of and make endinge,
and lett mee hence bee gone.
O deare father, doe away,350
doe away your makinge of myche mone.
Now truely, father, this talkinge
doth but make longe taryinge.
I praye you come of and make endinge,
and lett mee hence bee gone.
Abraham
Come hyther, my chylde; thow art soe sweete.356
Thow must be bounden hand and feete.
Come hyther, my chylde; thow art soe sweete.356
Thow must be bounden hand and feete.
Here Isaack ryseth and cometh to his father, and hee taketh him and byndeth him and layeth him one the alter for to sacrifyce him.
Isaack
Father, we muste noe more meete358
by ought that I cane see.
But doe with mee then as thou will;
I muste obey, and that is skyll,
Godes commandement to fulfill,
for needes soe must it bee.
Father, we muste noe more meete358
by ought that I cane see.
But doe with mee then as thou will;
I muste obey, and that is skyll,
Godes commandement to fulfill,
for needes soe must it bee.
Upon the purpose that you have sett you,364
forsooth, father, I wyll not lett you;
but evermore to doe your vowe
while that ever yee maye.
Father, greete well my brethen yonge,
and praye my mother of hir blessinge;
I come no more under her winge.370
Farewell, for ever and aye.
forsooth, father, I wyll not lett you;
but evermore to doe your vowe
while that ever yee maye.
Father, greete well my brethen yonge,
and praye my mother of hir blessinge;
I come no more under her winge.370
Farewell, for ever and aye.
But, father, I crye you mercye372
for all that ever I have trespased to thee;
forgiven, father, that hit may bee
untill domesdaye.
for all that ever I have trespased to thee;
forgiven, father, that hit may bee
untill domesdaye.
Abraham
My deare sonne, lett bee thy mones;376
my chylde, thow greeves mee every ones.
Blessed bee thow, body and bones,
and I forgive thee here.
Nowe, my deare sonne, here shall thow lye.
Unto my worke nowe must I hye.
I had as leeve myselfe to dye382
as thow, my darlinge deare.
My deare sonne, lett bee thy mones;376
my chylde, thow greeves mee every ones.
Blessed bee thow, body and bones,
and I forgive thee here.
Nowe, my deare sonne, here shall thow lye.
Unto my worke nowe must I hye.
I had as leeve myselfe to dye382
as thow, my darlinge deare.
Isaack
Father, if yee bee to mee kynde,384
about my head a carchaffe bynde
and lett mee lightly out of your mynde,
and soone that I were speede.
Father, if yee bee to mee kynde,384
about my head a carchaffe bynde
and lett mee lightly out of your mynde,
and soone that I were speede.
Abraham
Farewell, my sweete sonne of grace.388
Farewell, my sweete sonne of grace.388
Here kisse him and binde the carchaffe about his head, and lett him kneele downe and speake.
Isaack
I praye you, father, turne downe my face389
a little while, while you have space,
for I am full sore adreade.
I praye you, father, turne downe my face389
a little while, while you have space,
for I am full sore adreade.
Abraham
To doe this deede I am sorye.392
To doe this deede I am sorye.392
Isaack
Yea, lorde, to thee I call and crye!393
Of my soule thow have mercye,
hartely I thee praye.
Yea, lorde, to thee I call and crye!393
Of my soule thow have mercye,
hartely I thee praye.
Abraham
Lord, I would fayne worke thy will.396
This yonge innocent that lieth soe still,
full loth were mee him to kyll
by any manner of waye.
Lord, I would fayne worke thy will.396
This yonge innocent that lieth soe still,
full loth were mee him to kyll
by any manner of waye.
Isaack
My deare father, I thee praye,400
let mee take my clothes awaye,
for sheeding blood on them todaye
at my laste endinge.
My deare father, I thee praye,400
let mee take my clothes awaye,
for sheeding blood on them todaye
at my laste endinge.
Abraham
Harte, yf thow would breake in three,404
thou shall never mayster mee.
I will floe longer lett for thee;
my God I may not greeve.
Harte, yf thow would breake in three,404
thou shall never mayster mee.
I will floe longer lett for thee;
my God I may not greeve.
Isaack
A, mercye, father, why tarrye yee soe?408
Smite of my head and lett mee goe.
I praye you rydd mee of my woo,
for nowe I take my leave.
A, mercye, father, why tarrye yee soe?408
Smite of my head and lett mee goe.
I praye you rydd mee of my woo,
for nowe I take my leave.
Abraham
My sonne, my harte will breake in three412
to here thee speake such wordes to mee.
Jesu, one mee thow have pyttye,
that I have moste of mynde.
My sonne, my harte will breake in three412
to here thee speake such wordes to mee.
Jesu, one mee thow have pyttye,
that I have moste of mynde.
Isaack
Nowe, father, I see that I shall dye.416
Almighty God in majestie,
my soule I offer unto thee.
Lorde, to yt bee kynde.
Nowe, father, I see that I shall dye.416
Almighty God in majestie,
my soule I offer unto thee.
Lorde, to yt bee kynde.
Here lett Abraham take and bynde his sonne Isaack upon the aulter, and leett him make a signe as though bee would cutt of his head with the sword. Then lett the Angell come and take the sworde by the end and staye yt, sayinge:
Angelus
Abraham, my servante deare!420
Abraham, my servante deare!420
Abraham
Loe, lord, I am all readye here.421
Loe, lord, I am all readye here.421
Angelus
Laye not thy sworde in noe manere422
one Isaack, thy deare darlinge;
and doe to him none anoye.
For thou dreades God, well wott I,
that of thy sonne hasse noe mercye
to fulfill his byddinge.
Laye not thy sworde in noe manere422
one Isaack, thy deare darlinge;
and doe to him none anoye.
For thou dreades God, well wott I,
that of thy sonne hasse noe mercye
to fulfill his byddinge.
Angelus Secundus
And for his byddinge thow doest aye,428
and sparest neyther for feare nor faye
to doe thy sonne to death todaye,
Isaack to thee full deare,
therfore God bath sent by mee in faye
a lambe that is both good and gaye.
Loe, have him right here.434
And for his byddinge thow doest aye,428
and sparest neyther for feare nor faye
to doe thy sonne to death todaye,
Isaack to thee full deare,
therfore God bath sent by mee in faye
a lambe that is both good and gaye.
Loe, have him right here.434
Abraham
Ah, lorde of heaven and kinge of blysse,435
thy byddinge shall be donne iwys.
Sacrifyce here mee sent ys,
and all, lorde, through thy grace.
An horned wether here I see;
amonge these bryers tyed is hee.
To thee offered now shall hee bee,441
anonright in this place.
Ah, lorde of heaven and kinge of blysse,435
thy byddinge shall be donne iwys.
Sacrifyce here mee sent ys,
and all, lorde, through thy grace.
An horned wether here I see;
amonge these bryers tyed is hee.
To thee offered now shall hee bee,441
anonright in this place.
Then lett Abraham take the lambe and kyll him, and lett God saye:
Deus
Abraham, by my selfe I sweare:443
for thou hast bine obedient ayere,
and spared not thy sonne to teare
to fulfill my byddinge,
thou shall bee blessed that pleased mee.
Thy seede shall I soe multiplye
as starres and sande, soe many highe I449
of thy bodye comminge.
Abraham, by my selfe I sweare:443
for thou hast bine obedient ayere,
and spared not thy sonne to teare
to fulfill my byddinge,
thou shall bee blessed that pleased mee.
Thy seede shall I soe multiplye
as starres and sande, soe many highe I449
of thy bodye comminge.
Of enimyes thou shalte have power,451
and thy blood alsoe in feare.
Thow haste beene meeke and bonere
to doe [as] I thee bade.
And of all natyons, leeve thow mee,
blessed evermore shalbee
through fruyte that shall come of thee,457
and saved through thy seede.
and thy blood alsoe in feare.
Thow haste beene meeke and bonere
to doe [as] I thee bade.
And of all natyons, leeve thow mee,
blessed evermore shalbee
through fruyte that shall come of thee,457
and saved through thy seede.
Here the Docter saythe:
Expositor
Lordinges, this significatyon459
of this deede of devotyon —
and yee will, yee wytt mon —
may tome you to myche good.
This deede yee scene done here in this place,
in example of Jesus done yt was,
that for to wynne mankinde grace465
was sacrifyced one the roode.
Lordinges, this significatyon459
of this deede of devotyon —
and yee will, yee wytt mon —
may tome you to myche good.
This deede yee scene done here in this place,
in example of Jesus done yt was,
that for to wynne mankinde grace465
was sacrifyced one the roode.
By Abraham I may understand467
the Father of heaven that cann fonde
with his Sonnes blood to breake that bonde
that the dyvell had brought us to.
By Isaack understande I maye
Jesus that was obedyent aye,
his Fathers will to worke alwaye473
and death for to confounde.
the Father of heaven that cann fonde
with his Sonnes blood to breake that bonde
that the dyvell had brought us to.
By Isaack understande I maye
Jesus that was obedyent aye,
his Fathers will to worke alwaye473
and death for to confounde.
Here lett the Docter kneele downe and saye:
Such obedyence grante us, O lord,475
ever to thy moste holye word;
that in the same wee may accorde
as this Abraham was beyne.
And then altogether shall wee
that worthye kinge in heaven see,
and dwell with him in great glorye481
for ever and ever. Amen.
ever to thy moste holye word;
that in the same wee may accorde
as this Abraham was beyne.
And then altogether shall wee
that worthye kinge in heaven see,
and dwell with him in great glorye481
for ever and ever. Amen.
Here the Messenger maketh an ende:
Make rowme, lordings, and give us waye483
and lett Balack come in and playe,
and Balaham that well can saye,
to tell you of prophecye.
That lord that dyed one Good Frydaye,
the same you all, both night and daye.
Farewell, my lordings, I goe my waye;489
I may noe lenger abyde.
and lett Balack come in and playe,
and Balaham that well can saye,
to tell you of prophecye.
That lord that dyed one Good Frydaye,
the same you all, both night and daye.
Farewell, my lordings, I goe my waye;489
I may noe lenger abyde.
Finis
The Cappers and Lynnan Drapers PlayeContents
Incipit Pagina Quinta de Moyses et de lege sibi data.
Deus (ad Moysen)
Moyses, my servant leeffe and dere,1
and all my people that bine here,
yee wotten in Egipte when yee weare
out of thraldome I you brought.
I will you have floe God but mee;
no false godes none make yee.
My name in vayne name not yee7
for that liketh mee nought.
Moyses, my servant leeffe and dere,1
and all my people that bine here,
yee wotten in Egipte when yee weare
out of thraldome I you brought.
I will you have floe God but mee;
no false godes none make yee.
My name in vayne name not yee7
for that liketh mee nought.
I wyll you hould your holy daye9
and worshippe yt eke alwaye,
father and mother all that yee maye,
and slea noe man noewhere.
and worshippe yt eke alwaye,
father and mother all that yee maye,
and slea noe man noewhere.
Fornication yee shall flee.13
Noe meanes goodes steale yee,
nor in noe place lenge ne bee
false wytnes for to beare.
Noe meanes goodes steale yee,
nor in noe place lenge ne bee
false wytnes for to beare.
Your neighbours wyefe desyre you nought,17
servante nee goodes that bee bath bought,
oxe nor asse, in deede nor thought,
nor nothinge that is his,
nor wrongefullye to have his thinge
agaynst his love and his likinge.
In all these keepe my byddinge,23
that yee doe not amysse.
servante nee goodes that bee bath bought,
oxe nor asse, in deede nor thought,
nor nothinge that is his,
nor wrongefullye to have his thinge
agaynst his love and his likinge.
In all these keepe my byddinge,23
that yee doe not amysse.
Moyses
Good lorde that art ever soe good,25
I will fulfill with mylde moode
thy commandementes, for I stood
to here thee nowe full styll.
Fortye dayes now fasted have I,
that I might bee the more worthye
to lerne this tokenn trulye.31
Nowe wyll I worke thy will.
Good lorde that art ever soe good,25
I will fulfill with mylde moode
thy commandementes, for I stood
to here thee nowe full styll.
Fortye dayes now fasted have I,
that I might bee the more worthye
to lerne this tokenn trulye.31
Nowe wyll I worke thy will.
Tunc Moyses in monte dicat populo:
Good folke, dread yee nought.33
To prove you with God bath this wrought.
Take theese wordes in your thought;
nowe knowne yee what ys sinne.
By this sight nowe yee may see
that bee is pearles of postee.
Therfore this token looke doe yee,39
therof that yee ne blynne.
To prove you with God bath this wrought.
Take theese wordes in your thought;
nowe knowne yee what ys sinne.
By this sight nowe yee may see
that bee is pearles of postee.
Therfore this token looke doe yee,39
therof that yee ne blynne.
Doctor
Lordings, this commandement41
was the firste lawe that ever God sent;
x poynctes there bine — takes intent —
that moste effecte ys in.
But all that storye for to fonge
to playe this moneth yt were to longe.
Therfore moste fruitefull ever amonge47
shortly wee shall myn.
Lordings, this commandement41
was the firste lawe that ever God sent;
x poynctes there bine — takes intent —
that moste effecte ys in.
But all that storye for to fonge
to playe this moneth yt were to longe.
Therfore moste fruitefull ever amonge47
shortly wee shall myn.
After, wee reden of this storye49
that in this monte of Synaye
God gave the lawe witterlye
wrytten with his hand
in stonye tables, as reede I;
before, men honored mawmentrye.
Moyses brake them hastelye,55
for that hee would not wond.
that in this monte of Synaye
God gave the lawe witterlye
wrytten with his hand
in stonye tables, as reede I;
before, men honored mawmentrye.
Moyses brake them hastelye,55
for that hee would not wond.
But after, played as yee shall see,57
other tables owt carved hee
which God bade wrytten should bee,
the wordes bee sayde before.
The which tables [shryned] were
after, as God can Moyses leare;
and that [shryne] to him was deare63
therafter evermore.
other tables owt carved hee
which God bade wrytten should bee,
the wordes bee sayde before.
The which tables [shryned] were
after, as God can Moyses leare;
and that [shryne] to him was deare63
therafter evermore.
Here God appereth agayne to Moyses.
Deus
Moyses, my servant, goe anon65
and kerve owt of the rocke of stone
tables to wryte my byddinge upon,
such as thou had before.
Moyses, my servant, goe anon65
and kerve owt of the rocke of stone
tables to wryte my byddinge upon,
such as thou had before.
And in the morninge looke thou hye69
into the monte of Synaye.
Lett noe man wott but thow onlye,
of companye noe more.
into the monte of Synaye.
Lett noe man wott but thow onlye,
of companye noe more.
Moyses
Lord, thy byddinge shalbe donne73
and tables kerved owt full soonne.
But tell mee — I praye thee this boone —
what wordes I shall wryte.
Lord, thy byddinge shalbe donne73
and tables kerved owt full soonne.
But tell mee — I praye thee this boone —
what wordes I shall wryte.
Deus
Thou shalt wryte the same lore77
that in the tables was before.
Hyt shalbe kepte for evermore,
for that is my delyte.
Thou shalt wryte the same lore77
that in the tables was before.
Hyt shalbe kepte for evermore,
for that is my delyte.
Tunc Moyses faciet signum quasi effoderet tabulas de monte et, super ipsas scribens, dicat populo.
Moyses
Godes folke of Israell,81
herkens you all to my spell.
God bade ye should keepe well
this that I shall saye.
Syxe dayes bodely worke all;
the seaventh sabboath ye shall call.
That daye for ought that maye befall87
hallowed shalbe aye.
Godes folke of Israell,81
herkens you all to my spell.
God bade ye should keepe well
this that I shall saye.
Syxe dayes bodely worke all;
the seaventh sabboath ye shall call.
That daye for ought that maye befall87
hallowed shalbe aye.
Whoe doth not this, dye shall hee.89
In howses forever shall noe man see
firste fruyctes — to God offer yee,
for soe himselfe beode;
purpur and [byse] both too
to him that shall save you from woo
and helpe you in your neede.95
In howses forever shall noe man see
firste fruyctes — to God offer yee,
for soe himselfe beode;
purpur and [byse] both too
to him that shall save you from woo
and helpe you in your neede.95
Tunc descendet de monte, et veniet rex Balaack equitando juxta montem et dicat.
Balaack
I Balaack, kinge of Moab land,96
all Israell and I had in hand,
I am soe wrath I would not wond
to slea them everye wight.
For there God helpes them so stowtly
of other landes to have mastery
that yt is boteles wytterly102
agaynst them for to fight.
I Balaack, kinge of Moab land,96
all Israell and I had in hand,
I am soe wrath I would not wond
to slea them everye wight.
For there God helpes them so stowtly
of other landes to have mastery
that yt is boteles wytterly102
agaynst them for to fight.
What natyon doth them anoy,104
Moyses prayeth anon in hye;
then have the ever the victorye
and there cncmyes the worse.
Therfore, how I will wroken bee
I am bethought, as mote I thee:
Balaham shall come to mee,110
that people for to curse.
Moyses prayeth anon in hye;
then have the ever the victorye
and there cncmyes the worse.
Therfore, how I will wroken bee
I am bethought, as mote I thee:
Balaham shall come to mee,110
that people for to curse.
Florish.
Noe knife nor sworde maye not avayle112
that ylke people to assayle.
That foundes to fight, hee shall fayle,
for sycker yt is noe boote.
that ylke people to assayle.
That foundes to fight, hee shall fayle,
for sycker yt is noe boote.
Caste up.
All natyons they doe anoye,116
and my folke commen for to distroye,
and oxe that graweth buselye
the grasse right to the roote.
and my folke commen for to distroye,
and oxe that graweth buselye
the grasse right to the roote.
Whosoever Balaham blesseth, iwys,120
blessed that man sothlye is;
whosoever he cursys fareth amyse,
such name over all bath bee.
blessed that man sothlye is;
whosoever he cursys fareth amyse,
such name over all bath bee.
But yett I truste venged to bee124
with dynte of sword or pollicye
on these false losells, leaves mee.
Leeve this withowten dowbte,
for to bee wroken is my desyre;
my heart brennys as whott as fyre
for vervent anger and for ire,130
till this bee brought abowte.
with dynte of sword or pollicye
on these false losells, leaves mee.
Leeve this withowten dowbte,
for to bee wroken is my desyre;
my heart brennys as whott as fyre
for vervent anger and for ire,130
till this bee brought abowte.
'Surgite dei patriae et opitulamini nobis et in necessitate nos defendite.'
Therfore, my god and godes all,132
O mightye Mars, one thee I call!
With all the powers infernall
ryse now and helpe at neede.
I am enformed by trewe reporte
how the mediators doeth resorte
to wynne my land to there comforte,138
desended of Jacobs seede.
O mightye Mars, one thee I call!
With all the powers infernall
ryse now and helpe at neede.
I am enformed by trewe reporte
how the mediators doeth resorte
to wynne my land to there comforte,138
desended of Jacobs seede.
Now shewe your power, you godes mighty,140
soe that these caytiffes I may destroye,
havinge of them full victorye,
and them brought to mischance.
soe that these caytiffes I may destroye,
havinge of them full victorye,
and them brought to mischance.
Sworde.
Beate them downe in playne battell,144
those false losells soe cruell,
that all the world may here tell
wee take on vengeance.
those false losells soe cruell,
that all the world may here tell
wee take on vengeance.
Owt of Egipte fled the bee148
and passed through the Red Sea.
The Egiptians that them pursued trewlye
were drowned in that same fludd.
The have on God mickell of might
which them doeth ayde in wronge and right.
Whosoever with them foundeth to fight,154
hee wynneth little good.
and passed through the Red Sea.
The Egiptians that them pursued trewlye
were drowned in that same fludd.
The have on God mickell of might
which them doeth ayde in wronge and right.
Whosoever with them foundeth to fight,154
hee wynneth little good.
They have slayne — this wott I well —156
through helpe of God of Israell
both Seon and Ogge, kinges so fell,
and playnly them distroye.
Thearefore ryse up, ye goodes eiche one!
Ye be a hundrethe godes for one.
I would be wroken them upon,162
for all there pompe and pryde.
through helpe of God of Israell
both Seon and Ogge, kinges so fell,
and playnly them distroye.
Thearefore ryse up, ye goodes eiche one!
Ye be a hundrethe godes for one.
I would be wroken them upon,162
for all there pompe and pryde.
Therefore goe fetche hym, batchelere,164
that he may curse these people heare.
For sycker on them in no manere
may we not wroken be.
that he may curse these people heare.
For sycker on them in no manere
may we not wroken be.
Miles rex Balack loquitur:
Syr, on your errannde will I goon,168
that yt shalbe donne anone.
And he shall wreake you on your fanne,
the peopell of Isarell.
that yt shalbe donne anone.
And he shall wreake you on your fanne,
the peopell of Isarell.
Rex Balack
Yea, looke thou hett him gould great one172
and landes for to live upon
Yea, looke thou hett him gould great one172
and landes for to live upon
to destroye them as bee cann,174
these freekes that bine soe fell.
these freekes that bine soe fell.
Tunc Miles regis Balack ibit ad Balaham et dicat:
Balaham, my lorde greetes well thee176
and prayeth thee soone at him to bee,
to curse the people of Judee
that done him great anoye.
and prayeth thee soone at him to bee,
to curse the people of Judee
that done him great anoye.
Balaham
Abyde a whyle there, batchelere,180
for I may have noe power
but yf that Godes will were;
and that shall I wete in hye.
Abyde a whyle there, batchelere,180
for I may have noe power
but yf that Godes will were;
and that shall I wete in hye.
Tunc ibit Balaham ad consulendum dominum in oratione. Sedens dicat Deus:
Balaham, I commande thee184
kinge Balackes byddinge for to flee.
That people that blessed is of mee
curse thou by noe waye.
kinge Balackes byddinge for to flee.
That people that blessed is of mee
curse thou by noe waye.
Balaham
Lorde, I must doe thy byddinge188
though yt to mee be unlikynge,
for therby mych wynninge
I might have had todaye.
Lorde, I must doe thy byddinge188
though yt to mee be unlikynge,
for therby mych wynninge
I might have had todaye.
Deus
Yett though Balack bee my foe192
thou shalt have leave thyther to goe.
But look that thou doe right soe
as I have thee taught.
Yett though Balack bee my foe192
thou shalt have leave thyther to goe.
But look that thou doe right soe
as I have thee taught.
Balaham
Lorde, yt shall be donne in hight.196
This asse shall beare me aright.
Goe we together anon, syr knight,
for leave nowe have I caught.
Lorde, yt shall be donne in hight.196
This asse shall beare me aright.
Goe we together anon, syr knight,
for leave nowe have I caught.
Tunc Balaham et Miles equitabunt simul, et dicat
Balaham
Knight, by my lawe that I live one,200
nowe have I leave for to gonne,
cursed they shalbe everyeychone
and I ought wynne maye.
Hould the hinge that hee beheight,
Godes hoste I sett at light.
Warryed the shalbe this night,206
or that I wynd awaye.
Knight, by my lawe that I live one,200
nowe have I leave for to gonne,
cursed they shalbe everyeychone
and I ought wynne maye.
Hould the hinge that hee beheight,
Godes hoste I sett at light.
Warryed the shalbe this night,206
or that I wynd awaye.
Miles
Balaham, doe my lordes will208
and of gould thou shalt have thy fill!
Spare thou nought that folke to spill,
and spume ther Godes speach.
Balaham, doe my lordes will208
and of gould thou shalt have thy fill!
Spare thou nought that folke to spill,
and spume ther Godes speach.
Balaham
Frend, I have godes wonder fell;212
both Ruffyn and Reynell
will worke right as I them tell.
Ther ys noe wyle to seeke.
Frend, I have godes wonder fell;212
both Ruffyn and Reynell
will worke right as I them tell.
Ther ys noe wyle to seeke.
Tunc Balaham ascendit super asinam et cum Milite equitabit; et in obviam venit Angelus domini cum gladio extricto; et asina videt ipsum et non Balaham, ad [terram] prostrata jacebit; et dicat
Balaham
Gooe forth, Burnell; goe forth, goe!216
What the divell? My asse will not goe.
Served shee mee never soe,
what sarrowe soever yt is.
What the divell? Now shee is fallen downe.
But thou ryse and make thee bowne
and beare mee soone owt of this towne,222
thow shalt abye iwys.
Gooe forth, Burnell; goe forth, goe!216
What the divell? My asse will not goe.
Served shee mee never soe,
what sarrowe soever yt is.
What the divell? Now shee is fallen downe.
But thou ryse and make thee bowne
and beare mee soone owt of this towne,222
thow shalt abye iwys.
Tunc percutiet Balaham asinam suam. Et hic oportet aliquis transformiari in speciem asinae; et quando Balaham percutit, dicat asina:
Mayster, thow doest ill secerly,224
soe good an asse as mee to nye.
Now hast thow beaten mee here thrye,
that bare the thus abowte.
soe good an asse as mee to nye.
Now hast thow beaten mee here thrye,
that bare the thus abowte.
Balaham
Burnell, whye begylest thow mee228
when I have most neede to thee?
Burnell, whye begylest thow mee228
when I have most neede to thee?
Asina
That sight that before mee I see230
maketh mee downe to lowte.
That sight that before mee I see230
maketh mee downe to lowte.
Am not I, mayster, thy owne asse232
to beare thee whyther thow will passe,
and many winter readye was?
To smyte me hyt ys shame.
Thow wottest well, mayster, perdee,
that thow haddest never non like to mee,
ne never yett soe served I thee.238
Now am I not to blame.
to beare thee whyther thow will passe,
and many winter readye was?
To smyte me hyt ys shame.
Thow wottest well, mayster, perdee,
that thow haddest never non like to mee,
ne never yett soe served I thee.238
Now am I not to blame.
Tunc videns Balaham Angelum evaginatum gladium habentem [adorans] ipsum dicat Balaham (Balaham on his knees shall fall sodenly downe and speaketh to the Angell).
Balaham
A, lorde, to thee I make avowe240
I had noc sight of thee or nowe.
Little wyste I that yt was thowe
that feared my asse soc.
A, lorde, to thee I make avowe240
I had noc sight of thee or nowe.
Little wyste I that yt was thowe
that feared my asse soc.
Angelus
Why hast thow beaten thy asse, why?244
Nowe am I commen thee to nye,
that changed thy purpose soe falsly
and nowe wouldest be my foe.
Why hast thow beaten thy asse, why?244
Nowe am I commen thee to nye,
that changed thy purpose soe falsly
and nowe wouldest be my foe.
If this asse had not downe gonne,248
I would have slayne thee here anon.
I would have slayne thee here anon.
Balaham
Lord, have pittye mee upon,250
for synned I have sore.
Lorde, ys yt thy will that I forth gonne?
Lord, have pittye mee upon,250
for synned I have sore.
Lorde, ys yt thy will that I forth gonne?
Angelus
Yea, but looke thow doe that folke no woe253
otherwaye then God bade thee doe
and sayde to thee before.
Yea, but looke thow doe that folke no woe253
otherwaye then God bade thee doe
and sayde to thee before.
Tunc Balaham et Miles equitabunt simul et in obviam veniet rex Balaack, et dicat rex
Balack
Ah, wellcome, Balaham my frende,256
for all my anger thow shalt ende
if that thy will bee to wende
and wreake mee one my foe.
Ah, wellcome, Balaham my frende,256
for all my anger thow shalt ende
if that thy will bee to wende
and wreake mee one my foe.
Balaham
Nought may I speake, as I have wyn,260
but as God putteth mee within
to forbye all the ende of my kyn.
Therfore, syr, me ys woe.
Nought may I speake, as I have wyn,260
but as God putteth mee within
to forbye all the ende of my kyn.
Therfore, syr, me ys woe.
Balack
Come forth, Balaham; come with mee.264
For one this hill, soe mott I thee,
the folke of Israell shall thou see
and curse them, I thee praye.
Gould and silver and eke pearle
thou shalt have, great plentee,
to curse them that yt sonne may bee,270
all that thou sayst todaye.
Come forth, Balaham; come with mee.264
For one this hill, soe mott I thee,
the folke of Israell shall thou see
and curse them, I thee praye.
Gould and silver and eke pearle
thou shalt have, great plentee,
to curse them that yt sonne may bee,270
all that thou sayst todaye.
Tunc Balaack descendit de equo et Balaham de asina et ascendent in montem, et dieat Balaack rex.
Balaack
Lo, Balaham, now thow seest here272
Godes people all in feare.
Cittye, castle, and ryvere —
looke now. How lykes thee?
Curse them now at my prayer
as thow wilt bee to mee full deare
and in my realme moste of powere278
and greatest under mee.
Lo, Balaham, now thow seest here272
Godes people all in feare.
Cittye, castle, and ryvere —
looke now. How lykes thee?
Curse them now at my prayer
as thow wilt bee to mee full deare
and in my realme moste of powere278
and greatest under mee.
Tunc Balaham versus austrem dicat.
Balaham
How may I curse here in this place280
that people that God blessed hasse?
In them is both might and grace,
and that is ever well scene.
Wytnes may I none beare
agaynst God that them can were,
his people that noe man may dare286
ne trowble with noe teene.
How may I curse here in this place280
that people that God blessed hasse?
In them is both might and grace,
and that is ever well scene.
Wytnes may I none beare
agaynst God that them can were,
his people that noe man may dare286
ne trowble with noe teene.
I saye this folke shall have there will,288
that noe natyon shall them gryll;
the goodnes that they shall fulfyll
nombred may not bee.
Theire God shall them keepe and save
and other rcproffe shall they none wave;
but such death as they shall have294
I pray God send to mee.
that noe natyon shall them gryll;
the goodnes that they shall fulfyll
nombred may not bee.
Theire God shall them keepe and save
and other rcproffe shall they none wave;
but such death as they shall have294
I pray God send to mee.
Balaack
What the dyvell ayles thee, thow populart?296
Thy speach is not worth a farte!
Doted I hope that thow arte,
for madly thou hast wrought.
I bade thee curse them everycheone
and thow blessest them blood and bone.
To this north syde thow shall gone,302
for here thy deede is nought.
What the dyvell ayles thee, thow populart?296
Thy speach is not worth a farte!
Doted I hope that thow arte,
for madly thou hast wrought.
I bade thee curse them everycheone
and thow blessest them blood and bone.
To this north syde thow shall gone,302
for here thy deede is nought.
Tunc Balaack rex addueet Balaham ad borialem partem montis, et dicat alta voce
Balaham
A, lord, that here is fayre wonninge:304
halles, chambers great likinge,
valles, woodes, grasse growinge,
fayre yordes, and eke ryvere.
A, lord, that here is fayre wonninge:304
halles, chambers great likinge,
valles, woodes, grasse growinge,
fayre yordes, and eke ryvere.
I wott well that God made all this,308
his folke to lyve in joye and blys.
That eursys them, cursed bee is;
whoe blesseth them to God is deare.
his folke to lyve in joye and blys.
That eursys them, cursed bee is;
whoe blesseth them to God is deare.
Balaack
Thow preachest, populard, as a pye;312
the dyvell of hell thee destroye!
I bade thee curse my enimye;
therfore thow come mee to.
Now hast thow blessed them here thrye,
for the meanes mee to anoye.
Thow preachest, populard, as a pye;312
the dyvell of hell thee destroye!
I bade thee curse my enimye;
therfore thow come mee to.
Now hast thow blessed them here thrye,
for the meanes mee to anoye.
Balaham
Syr hinge, I told thee ere soe thrye318
I might none other doe.
Syr hinge, I told thee ere soe thrye318
I might none other doe.
Tunc Balaham vertit se ad orientalem in plagam montis, et respiciens coelum spiritu prophetico dicit: 'Orietur stella ex Jacobb et exurget homo de Israell et consurget omnes duces alienigenarum, et erit omnis terra possessio eius.'
Balaham
Now on thinge I will tell you all,320
hereafter what shall befall:
a sterre of Jacobb springe shall,
a man of Israell,
that shall overcome and have in bond
all hinges and dukes of strange land;
and all this world have in his hand326
as lord to dight and deale.
Now on thinge I will tell you all,320
hereafter what shall befall:
a sterre of Jacobb springe shall,
a man of Israell,
that shall overcome and have in bond
all hinges and dukes of strange land;
and all this world have in his hand326
as lord to dight and deale.
Balaack
Goe wee hence; yt is noe boote328
longer with this man to moote.
For God is both crop and roote,
and lorde of heaven and hell.
Now see I well noe man one lyve
agaynst him is able to stryve.
Therfore here, as mote I thrive,334
I will noe longer dwell.
Goe wee hence; yt is noe boote328
longer with this man to moote.
For God is both crop and roote,
and lorde of heaven and hell.
Now see I well noe man one lyve
agaynst him is able to stryve.
Therfore here, as mote I thrive,334
I will noe longer dwell.
Here Balaham speaketh to Balaack: 'Abyde a while.'
Balaham
O, Balaack kinge, abyde a whyle.336
I have imagined a mervelouse wyle
thy enimyes how thow shalt begyle,
my eounsell yf thow take.
O, Balaack kinge, abyde a whyle.336
I have imagined a mervelouse wyle
thy enimyes how thow shalt begyle,
my eounsell yf thow take.
Ther maye no pestylenee them dismaye,340
neyther battell them affraye.
Plenteefull they shalbee aye
of gould, cattell, and corne.
There God of them takes the cure
from passions that hee makes them sure,
them to preserve in greate pleasure346
as hee before hath sworne.
neyther battell them affraye.
Plenteefull they shalbee aye
of gould, cattell, and corne.
There God of them takes the cure
from passions that hee makes them sure,
them to preserve in greate pleasure346
as hee before hath sworne.
Yee shall not them distroye for aye,348
but for a tyme vexe them yee maye.
Marke well now what I shall saye
and worke after my bore.
Send forth woomen of thy contrye —
namely, those that bewtyfull bee —
and to thy cnimyes lett them drawe nye,354
as stales to stand them before.
but for a tyme vexe them yee maye.
Marke well now what I shall saye
and worke after my bore.
Send forth woomen of thy contrye —
namely, those that bewtyfull bee —
and to thy cnimyes lett them drawe nye,354
as stales to stand them before.
When the yonge men that lustye bee356
have percayved there great bewtye,
they shall desyre there companye,
love shall them soe inflame.
have percayved there great bewtye,
they shall desyre there companye,
love shall them soe inflame.
Then when they see the have them sure360
in there love withowten cure,
the shall denye them theyre pleasure,
except the grante this same —
in there love withowten cure,
the shall denye them theyre pleasure,
except the grante this same —
to love theyre great solempnitye364
and worshipp the godes of thy contrye,
and all things commenlye
with other people to use.
Soe shall the theyre God displease
and tome themselves to great disease.
Then may thow have thy hartes ease,370
there law when they refuse.
and worshipp the godes of thy contrye,
and all things commenlye
with other people to use.
Soe shall the theyre God displease
and tome themselves to great disease.
Then may thow have thy hartes ease,370
there law when they refuse.
Balaak
Balaham, thy counsell I will fulfill.372
Hit shalbe done right as thow wyll.
Come nere, my knight that well can skyll
my message to performe.
Goe thou forth, thow valyant knight;
looke thow ne stopp daye nay night.
Briinge those women to [my] sight378
that shall my enimyes destroye.
Balaham, thy counsell I will fulfill.372
Hit shalbe done right as thow wyll.
Come nere, my knight that well can skyll
my message to performe.
Goe thou forth, thow valyant knight;
looke thow ne stopp daye nay night.
Briinge those women to [my] sight378
that shall my enimyes destroye.
Spare thou neyther ryche ne poore,380
wyddowe, mayde, ne ylke whoore;
yf shee bee fresh of coloure,
bringe her with thee, I saye.
wyddowe, mayde, ne ylke whoore;
yf shee bee fresh of coloure,
bringe her with thee, I saye.
Miles
My lord, I shall bye faste384
to doe your wyll in goodlye haste.
Truste yee well, at the laste
your enimyes yee shall dismaye.
My lord, I shall bye faste384
to doe your wyll in goodlye haste.
Truste yee well, at the laste
your enimyes yee shall dismaye.
The Doctor speaketh:
Lordes and ladyes that here bine lente,388
this messenger that forth was sente
as yee have hard — to that intente,
these women for to bringe —
soe craftelye bee hath wrought,
the fearest women hee hath owt sought;
and to Godes people bee bath them brought —394
God knoweth, a perlouse thinge.
this messenger that forth was sente
as yee have hard — to that intente,
these women for to bringe —
soe craftelye bee hath wrought,
the fearest women hee hath owt sought;
and to Godes people bee bath them brought —394
God knoweth, a perlouse thinge.
For when they had of them a sight,396
manye of them agaynste might
gave themselfe with all theyre might
those women for to please.
And then soone to them they went;
to have theyre [love] was there intent,
desyminge those women of theyr consent402
and soe to live in pease.
manye of them agaynste might
gave themselfe with all theyre might
those women for to please.
And then soone to them they went;
to have theyre [love] was there intent,
desyminge those women of theyr consent402
and soe to live in pease.
But those women them denyed404
there love; the sayd yt should be tryed,
which they might not elles abyde
for fere of great disceyte.
Those blynde people sware many an othe
that neythcr for leeffe nor for lothe
at any tyme they would have them wrothe,410
nor never agaynst them pleade.
there love; the sayd yt should be tryed,
which they might not elles abyde
for fere of great disceyte.
Those blynde people sware many an othe
that neythcr for leeffe nor for lothe
at any tyme they would have them wrothe,410
nor never agaynst them pleade.
Soe by these women full of illusion412
Godes people were brought to great confusion
and his displeasure; in conclusion,
his law they sett at naught.
Godes people were brought to great confusion
and his displeasure; in conclusion,
his law they sett at naught.
God to Moyses — leeve yee now —416
bade him sett up a gallowes tree,
the princes of the tribes there hanged to bee
for sinnes that they had wrought.
bade him sett up a gallowes tree,
the princes of the tribes there hanged to bee
for sinnes that they had wrought.
With that Moyses was sore greved,420
and generally hee them repryved.
Therfore the would him have mischived,
but God did him defend.
For the good people that tendered the lawe,
when they that greate mischyefe sawe,
wholye together the can them drawe426
upon those wretches to make [an] ende.
and generally hee them repryved.
Therfore the would him have mischived,
but God did him defend.
For the good people that tendered the lawe,
when they that greate mischyefe sawe,
wholye together the can them drawe426
upon those wretches to make [an] ende.
Anon Phinees, a yonge man devowte,428
captayne bee was of that whole rowte,
and of these wretches, withowt dowbt,
xxiiii thowsand the slewe.
And then God was well content
with Phinees for his good intent,
as the prophett wryteth verament,434
and here wee shall yt shewe:
captayne bee was of that whole rowte,
and of these wretches, withowt dowbt,
xxiiii thowsand the slewe.
And then God was well content
with Phinees for his good intent,
as the prophett wryteth verament,434
and here wee shall yt shewe:
'Stetit Phinees, et placavit, et cessavit quassatio, et reputatum est ei ad justitiam in generatione sua' etc.
Soone after, by Godes commandement,436
to the Madianytes the went,
and ther they slewe verament
Balaham with fyve gyants moe.
Lordings, mych more mattere
is in this storye then yee have hard here.
But the substans, withowten were,442
was played you beforen.
to the Madianytes the went,
and ther they slewe verament
Balaham with fyve gyants moe.
Lordings, mych more mattere
is in this storye then yee have hard here.
But the substans, withowten were,442
was played you beforen.
And by this prophecye, leeve yee mee,444
three kinges, as yee shall played see,
honored at his nativitye
Christe when hee was borne.
Now, worthye syrs both great and smale,
here have wee shewed this storye before;
and yf hit bee pleasinge to you all,450
tomorrowe nexte yee shall have more.
three kinges, as yee shall played see,
honored at his nativitye
Christe when hee was borne.
Now, worthye syrs both great and smale,
here have wee shewed this storye before;
and yf hit bee pleasinge to you all,450
tomorrowe nexte yee shall have more.
Prayenge you all, both east and west452
where that yee goe, to speake the best.
The byrth of Christe, feare and honest,
here shall yee see; and fare yee well.
where that yee goe, to speake the best.
The byrth of Christe, feare and honest,
here shall yee see; and fare yee well.
Finis
The Wryghtes and Sklaters PlaieContents
Pagina Sexta: De Salutatione et Nativitate Salvatoris Jesu Christi
Gabriell
Hayle be thow, Marye, mother free,1
full of grace. God is with thee.
Amongst all women blessed thow bee,
and the fruite of thy bodye.
Hayle be thow, Marye, mother free,1
full of grace. God is with thee.
Amongst all women blessed thow bee,
and the fruite of thy bodye.
Maria
Ah, lord that syttes high in see,5
that wondrouslye now mervayles mee —
a simple mayden of my degree bee
greete this gratiously.
Ah, lord that syttes high in see,5
that wondrouslye now mervayles mee —
a simple mayden of my degree bee
greete this gratiously.
Gabriell
Marye, ne dread thee nought this case.9
With greate God found thow hase
amongst all other specyall grace.
Therfore, Marye, thow mone
conceyve and beare — I tell thee —
a childe. Jesus his name shalbe —
soe greate shall never non be as bee —15
and called Godes Sonne.
Marye, ne dread thee nought this case.9
With greate God found thow hase
amongst all other specyall grace.
Therfore, Marye, thow mone
conceyve and beare — I tell thee —
a childe. Jesus his name shalbe —
soe greate shall never non be as bee —15
and called Godes Sonne.
And owr lord God, leeve thow mee,17
shall give him Davyd his fathers see;
in Jacobs howse rayninge shall hee
with full might evermore.
And hee that shalbe borne of thee,
endlesse life in him shalbe,
that such renowne and ryaltye23
had never non before.
shall give him Davyd his fathers see;
in Jacobs howse rayninge shall hee
with full might evermore.
And hee that shalbe borne of thee,
endlesse life in him shalbe,
that such renowne and ryaltye23
had never non before.
Maria
How may this bee, thow beast so bright?25
In synne knowe I noe worldly wight.
How may this bee, thow beast so bright?25
In synne knowe I noe worldly wight.
Gabryell
The Holye Ghoste shall in thee light27
from God in majestee,
and shadowe thee seemely in sight.
Therefore that holye one, as I have height
that thow shalt beare through Godes might,
hee Sonne shall called bee.
The Holye Ghoste shall in thee light27
from God in majestee,
and shadowe thee seemely in sight.
Therefore that holye one, as I have height
that thow shalt beare through Godes might,
hee Sonne shall called bee.
Elizabeth that barren was33
as thow maye see conceyved has
in age a sonne through Godes grace,
the [bedill] shalbe of blysse.
The sixte moneth is gone now agayne
seeth men called her barren;
but nothinge to Godes might and mayne39
impossible is.
as thow maye see conceyved has
in age a sonne through Godes grace,
the [bedill] shalbe of blysse.
The sixte moneth is gone now agayne
seeth men called her barren;
but nothinge to Godes might and mayne39
impossible is.
Maria
Now syth that God will yt soe bee,41
and such grace hath sent to mee,
blessed evermore bee hee;
to please him I am payde.
Loe, Godes chosen meekelye here —
and lorde God, prince of powere,
leeve that yt fall in suche manere47
this word that thow hast sayde.
Now syth that God will yt soe bee,41
and such grace hath sent to mee,
blessed evermore bee hee;
to please him I am payde.
Loe, Godes chosen meekelye here —
and lorde God, prince of powere,
leeve that yt fall in suche manere47
this word that thow hast sayde.
Tunc Angelus ibit, et Maria salutabit Elizabeth:
Elizabeth, nece, God thee see.49
Elizabeth
Marye, blessed mote thow bee,50
and the fruites that commes of thee,
amonge weomen all.
Wonderlye now mervayles mee
that Marye, Godes mother free,
greetes mee thus of simple degree.
Lord, how may this befall?56
Marye, blessed mote thow bee,50
and the fruites that commes of thee,
amonge weomen all.
Wonderlye now mervayles mee
that Marye, Godes mother free,
greetes mee thus of simple degree.
Lord, how may this befall?56
’When thow mee greetest, sweete Marye,57
the childe stirred in my bodye
for great joye of thy companye
and the fruite that is in thee.
Blessed bee thow ever forthy,
that lived soe well and stedfastly;
for that was sayde to thee, ladye,63
fulfilled and done shalbee.
the childe stirred in my bodye
for great joye of thy companye
and the fruite that is in thee.
Blessed bee thow ever forthy,
that lived soe well and stedfastly;
for that was sayde to thee, ladye,63
fulfilled and done shalbee.
Maria gaudiens incipiet canticum 'Magnificat' etc.
Maria
Elizabeth, therefore will I65
thanke the lord, kinge of mercye,
with joyful! myrth and melody
and laud to his likinge.
’Magnificat,’ while I have toome,
’anima mea dominum’
to Christe that in my kind is come,71
devoutly I will singe.
Elizabeth, therefore will I65
thanke the lord, kinge of mercye,
with joyful! myrth and melody
and laud to his likinge.
’Magnificat,’ while I have toome,
’anima mea dominum’
to Christe that in my kind is come,71
devoutly I will singe.
'Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo' etc.
And for my ghost joyed hase73
in God, my heale and all my grace —
for meekenes hee see in mee was,
his feare of meane degree —
therfore blesse mee well maye
all generacons for aye.
in God, my heale and all my grace —
for meekenes hee see in mee was,
his feare of meane degree —
therfore blesse mee well maye
all generacons for aye.
Mych has that lord done for mee,79
that moste is in his majestye.
All princes hee passis of postee,
as sheweth well by this.
Therefore with full hart and free
his name allway hallowed be;
and honored evermore be bee85
one height in heaven blysse.
that moste is in his majestye.
All princes hee passis of postee,
as sheweth well by this.
Therefore with full hart and free
his name allway hallowed be;
and honored evermore be bee85
one height in heaven blysse.
Mych hase God done for me today;87
his name eye hollowed be,
as he is bound to doe mercy
from progenye to progenye.
And all that dredene him veryly,
his talent to fullfill,
bee through his myght gave maystery.93
Disparcles proud dispytuusly
with myght of his harte hastely
at his owne will.
his name eye hollowed be,
as he is bound to doe mercy
from progenye to progenye.
And all that dredene him veryly,
his talent to fullfill,
bee through his myght gave maystery.93
Disparcles proud dispytuusly
with myght of his harte hastely
at his owne will.
Deposethe myghty oute of place,97
and mylde allso he hansed hasse;
hongry, nydy, wanting grace
with god bee hath fullfellede.
That rych power he bath forsakene;
To Iseraell, his Sonne he bath betakene.
Wayle to man throughe him his wakinge,103
and myrcy hasse of his guylte —
and mylde allso he hansed hasse;
hongry, nydy, wanting grace
with god bee hath fullfellede.
That rych power he bath forsakene;
To Iseraell, his Sonne he bath betakene.
Wayle to man throughe him his wakinge,103
and myrcy hasse of his guylte —
as he spake to our fathers before,105
Abrahame and his syde full yore.
Joy to the Father evermore,
the Sone, and the Holy Ghoste,
as was from the begininge
and never shall have endinge,
from world to world aye wendinge.111
Amen, God of might most.
Abrahame and his syde full yore.
Joy to the Father evermore,
the Sone, and the Holy Ghoste,
as was from the begininge
and never shall have endinge,
from world to world aye wendinge.111
Amen, God of might most.
Elizabeth
Marye, now redd I that wee gone113
to Joseph thy husband anon,
lesse hee to misse thee make mone;
for now that is moste neede.
Marye, now redd I that wee gone113
to Joseph thy husband anon,
lesse hee to misse thee make mone;
for now that is moste neede.
Maria
Elizabeth, nece, to doe so good is,117
leste bee suppose one mea amysse;
but good lord that hath ordayned this
wyll witnes of my deede.
Elizabeth, nece, to doe so good is,117
leste bee suppose one mea amysse;
but good lord that hath ordayned this
wyll witnes of my deede.
Elizabeth
Joseph, God thee save and see!121
Thy wife here I brought to thee.
Joseph, God thee save and see!121
Thy wife here I brought to thee.
Joseph
Alas, alas, and woe is mee!123
Whoe hasse made her with chyld?
Well I wist an ould man and a maye
might not accord by noe waye.
For many yeares might I not playe
ne worke noe workes wild.
Alas, alas, and woe is mee!123
Whoe hasse made her with chyld?
Well I wist an ould man and a maye
might not accord by noe waye.
For many yeares might I not playe
ne worke noe workes wild.
Three monethes shee bath bine from mee.129
Now hasse shee gotten her, as I see,
a great bellye like to thee
syth shee went away.
And myne yt is not, bee thow bould,
for I am both ould and could;
these xxxtie winters, though135
I would, I might not playe noe playe.
Now hasse shee gotten her, as I see,
a great bellye like to thee
syth shee went away.
And myne yt is not, bee thow bould,
for I am both ould and could;
these xxxtie winters, though135
I would, I might not playe noe playe.
Alas, where might I lenge or lende?137
For loth is mee my wife to shende,
therfore from her will I wende
into some other place.
For to dyscreeve will I nought,
feeblye though shee have wrought.
To leave her privelye is my thought,143
that noe man knowe this case.
For loth is mee my wife to shende,
therfore from her will I wende
into some other place.
For to dyscreeve will I nought,
feeblye though shee have wrought.
To leave her privelye is my thought,143
that noe man knowe this case.
God, lett never [an] ould man145
take to wife a yonge woman
ney seet his harte her upon,
lest bee beguyled bee.
For accorde ther maye be none,
ney the may never bee at one;
and that is seene in manye one151
as well as one mee.
take to wife a yonge woman
ney seet his harte her upon,
lest bee beguyled bee.
For accorde ther maye be none,
ney the may never bee at one;
and that is seene in manye one151
as well as one mee.
Therfore have I slept a while,153
my wife that mee can thus beguyle,
for I will gone from her; yt to fyle
mee ys loth, in good faye.
This case makes mee so heavye
that needes sleepe nowe muste I.
Lord, one hir thow have mercye159
for her misdeede todaye.
my wife that mee can thus beguyle,
for I will gone from her; yt to fyle
mee ys loth, in good faye.
This case makes mee so heavye
that needes sleepe nowe muste I.
Lord, one hir thow have mercye159
for her misdeede todaye.
Angelus
Joseph, lett bee thy feeble thought.161
Take Marye thy wife and dread thee nought,
for wickedly shee hath not wrought;
but this is Godes will.
The child that shee shall beare, iwys
of the Holy Ghost begotten yt is
to save mankynd that did amisse,167
and prophecye to fulfill.
Joseph, lett bee thy feeble thought.161
Take Marye thy wife and dread thee nought,
for wickedly shee hath not wrought;
but this is Godes will.
The child that shee shall beare, iwys
of the Holy Ghost begotten yt is
to save mankynd that did amisse,167
and prophecye to fulfill.
Joseph
A, nowe I wott, lord, yt is soe,169
I will noe man bee her foe;
but while I may one yearth goe,
with her I will bee.
Nowe Christe is in our kynde light,
as the prophetes before hight.
Lord God, most of might,175
with weale I worshipp thee.
A, nowe I wott, lord, yt is soe,169
I will noe man bee her foe;
but while I may one yearth goe,
with her I will bee.
Nowe Christe is in our kynde light,
as the prophetes before hight.
Lord God, most of might,175
with weale I worshipp thee.
Nuntius
Make rowme, lordinges, and give us waye177
and lett Octavian come and playe,
and Sybell the sage, that well fayre maye,
to tell you of prophecye.
That lord that dyed on Good Frydaye,
bee have you all both night and daye.
Farewell, lordinges. I goe my waye;183
I may noe lenger abyde.
Make rowme, lordinges, and give us waye177
and lett Octavian come and playe,
and Sybell the sage, that well fayre maye,
to tell you of prophecye.
That lord that dyed on Good Frydaye,
bee have you all both night and daye.
Farewell, lordinges. I goe my waye;183
I may noe lenger abyde.
Octavianus
I, preeved prince most of powere,185
under heaven highest am I here;
fayrest foode to fight in fere,
noe freake my face may flee.
All this world, withowten were —
kinge, prynce, baron, batchlere —
I may destroy in great dangere191
through vertue of my degree.
I, preeved prince most of powere,185
under heaven highest am I here;
fayrest foode to fight in fere,
noe freake my face may flee.
All this world, withowten were —
kinge, prynce, baron, batchlere —
I may destroy in great dangere191
through vertue of my degree.
My name Octavian called is —193
all me about full in my blys,
for wholey all this world, iwys,
is readye at my owne will.
Noe man one mould darre doe amisse
agaynst mee — I tell you this —
nay no man saye that ought is his199
but my leave be thertyll.
all me about full in my blys,
for wholey all this world, iwys,
is readye at my owne will.
Noe man one mould darre doe amisse
agaynst mee — I tell you this —
nay no man saye that ought is his199
but my leave be thertyll.
For I halfe multiplyed more201
the cittye of Rome sythe I was bore
then ever did any before,
syth I had this kingdome.
For what with strenght and strokes sore,
leadinge lordshipp, lovely lore,
all this world has bine yore207
tributarye unto Rome.
the cittye of Rome sythe I was bore
then ever did any before,
syth I had this kingdome.
For what with strenght and strokes sore,
leadinge lordshipp, lovely lore,
all this world has bine yore207
tributarye unto Rome.
Segneurs, tous si assembles a mes probes estates!
Jeo posse fayre lerment et leez, et mette in languoure!
Vous tous Si prest ne sortes
de fayre intentes ma volentes,
car je su soveroyne ben sages et de mande emperoure.
Jeo posse fayre lerment et leez, et mette in languoure!
Vous tous Si prest ne sortes
de fayre intentes ma volentes,
car je su soveroyne ben sages et de mande emperoure.
Jeo si persone, nulle si able; jeo sa tent fayre et leable.
En treasoroce ne treasagyle, mes de toyle plerunt.
Destret et sage sua en counsell — ami, ou dame, et ou pusele.
De clare et sanke mater frayle, un teell n’est paas viva.
En treasoroce ne treasagyle, mes de toyle plerunt.
Destret et sage sua en counsell — ami, ou dame, et ou pusele.
De clare et sanke mater frayle, un teell n’est paas viva.
Kinge, coysell, clarke, or knight,218
saudens, senatoures in sight,
princes, pryest here nowe dight
and present in this place, peace!
Or here my truthe I plight —
I am the manfuist man of might —
takes mynde on my manece.224
saudens, senatoures in sight,
princes, pryest here nowe dight
and present in this place, peace!
Or here my truthe I plight —
I am the manfuist man of might —
takes mynde on my manece.224
All leedes in land bee at my likinge:225
castle, conquerour, and kinge
bayne be to doe my byddinge;
yt will non other bee.
Right as I thinke, soe must all bee;
for all the world dose my willinge
and bayne bine when I bydd bringe231
homage and feoaltye.
castle, conquerour, and kinge
bayne be to doe my byddinge;
yt will non other bee.
Right as I thinke, soe must all bee;
for all the world dose my willinge
and bayne bine when I bydd bringe231
homage and feoaltye.
Sythen I was lord, withowten lesse233
with my witt I can more increase
the empire here then ever yt was,
as all this world yt wiste.
Syth I was soverayne, warre cleare can cease,
and through this world now is peace,
for soe dreade a duke sate never on dayes239
in Rome — that you may trust.
with my witt I can more increase
the empire here then ever yt was,
as all this world yt wiste.
Syth I was soverayne, warre cleare can cease,
and through this world now is peace,
for soe dreade a duke sate never on dayes239
in Rome — that you may trust.
Therfore as lorde nowe likes mee241
to preeve my might and my postee,
for I will send about and see
how many heades I have.
All the world shall written bee,
great and smale in eych degree
that dwell in shire or in cittye —247
king, clarke, knight, and knave.
to preeve my might and my postee,
for I will send about and see
how many heades I have.
All the world shall written bee,
great and smale in eych degree
that dwell in shire or in cittye —247
king, clarke, knight, and knave.
Eych man one penye shall paye.249
Therefore, my bedell, doe as I saye
Therefore, my bedell, doe as I saye
In middest the world by anye waye251
this gammon shall begine.
The folke of Jewes, in good faye,
in myddest bine; that is noe naye.
Therefore thyder, daye by daye,
and travayle or thow bline.
this gammon shall begine.
The folke of Jewes, in good faye,
in myddest bine; that is noe naye.
Therefore thyder, daye by daye,
and travayle or thow bline.
Warne him that there ys president257
that this is fully myne intent:
that eych man appere present,
his penye for to paye.
And by that penye as well appent
knowledge to bee obedyente
to Rome, by gifte of such a rent,263
from that tyme after aye.
that this is fully myne intent:
that eych man appere present,
his penye for to paye.
And by that penye as well appent
knowledge to bee obedyente
to Rome, by gifte of such a rent,263
from that tyme after aye.
When thus is done thus in Judye,265
that in the middest of the world shalbe,
to eych land, shire, and cyttye
to Rome make them soe thrall.
Warne them, boye — I commande thee —
they doe the same, saye thus from mee;
soe all this world shall witt that wee271
bine soveraygne of them all.
that in the middest of the world shalbe,
to eych land, shire, and cyttye
to Rome make them soe thrall.
Warne them, boye — I commande thee —
they doe the same, saye thus from mee;
soe all this world shall witt that wee271
bine soveraygne of them all.
Have donne, boye! Art thow not bowne?273
Preco
All readye, my lorde, by Mahounde.274
Noe tayles tupp in all this towne
shall goe further withowten fayle.
All readye, my lorde, by Mahounde.274
Noe tayles tupp in all this towne
shall goe further withowten fayle.
Octavianus
Boye, therfore by my crowne277
thow muste have thy warrysoun!
The highest horse besydes Boughton
take thow for thy travell.
Boye, therfore by my crowne277
thow muste have thy warrysoun!
The highest horse besydes Boughton
take thow for thy travell.
Preco
Grauntemercye, lord, perdye;281
this hackney will well serve mee,
for a great lord of your degree
should ryde in such araye.
The bine bye in digthtye,
and alsoe high and swifte is hee.
Therefore that reverans takes yee,287
my deare lord, I you praye.
Grauntemercye, lord, perdye;281
this hackney will well serve mee,
for a great lord of your degree
should ryde in such araye.
The bine bye in digthtye,
and alsoe high and swifte is hee.
Therefore that reverans takes yee,287
my deare lord, I you praye.
But your arrand shalbe donne anone.289
First into Judye I will gonne
and sommon the people everychone,
both shire and eke cyttye.
First into Judye I will gonne
and sommon the people everychone,
both shire and eke cyttye.
Octavianus
Boye, there bine Iadyes manye one;293
amonge them all chose thee onne.
Take the fayrest or els none,
and freely I give her thee.
Boye, there bine Iadyes manye one;293
amonge them all chose thee onne.
Take the fayrest or els none,
and freely I give her thee.
Primus Senatour
My lord Octavyan, wee be sent297
from all Rome with good entent.
Thy men there have eychone iment
as God to honour thee.
And to that poynct we be assent,
poore and ryche in parleament.
For soe loved a lord, veramente,303
was never in this cyttye.
My lord Octavyan, wee be sent297
from all Rome with good entent.
Thy men there have eychone iment
as God to honour thee.
And to that poynct we be assent,
poore and ryche in parleament.
For soe loved a lord, veramente,303
was never in this cyttye.
Secundus Senator
Yea sicker, syr, ther will is this:305
to honour thee as God with blys,
for thow did never to them amysse
in worde, thought, ne deede.
Peace bath bine longe and yett is.
Noe man in thy tyme lost ought of his.
Therfore there wyll is soe, iwys,311
to quite you this your meede.
Yea sicker, syr, ther will is this:305
to honour thee as God with blys,
for thow did never to them amysse
in worde, thought, ne deede.
Peace bath bine longe and yett is.
Noe man in thy tyme lost ought of his.
Therfore there wyll is soe, iwys,311
to quite you this your meede.
Octavianus
Welcome, my frendes, in god faye,313
for you bee baynable to my paye.
I thank you, all that ever I maye,
the homage yee doe to mee.
But follye yt were by manye a waye
such soveraygntye for to assaye,
syth I must dye I wotte not what day,319
to desyre such dignitye.
Welcome, my frendes, in god faye,313
for you bee baynable to my paye.
I thank you, all that ever I maye,
the homage yee doe to mee.
But follye yt were by manye a waye
such soveraygntye for to assaye,
syth I must dye I wotte not what day,319
to desyre such dignitye.
For of all flesh, blood, and bonne321
made I am, borne of a womane;
and sycker other matter nonne
sheweth not right in mee.
Neyther of iron, tree, ne stonne
am I not wrought, you wott eycbone.
And of my life moste parte is gone,327
age shewes him soe in mee.
made I am, borne of a womane;
and sycker other matter nonne
sheweth not right in mee.
Neyther of iron, tree, ne stonne
am I not wrought, you wott eycbone.
And of my life moste parte is gone,327
age shewes him soe in mee.
And godhead askes in all thinge329
tyme that hath noe begininge
ne never shall have endinge;
and none of this have I.
tyme that hath noe begininge
ne never shall have endinge;
and none of this have I.
Wherfore by verey proofe shewinge,333
though I bee highest worldly kinge,
of godhead have I noe knowinge.
Hit were unkynde.
though I bee highest worldly kinge,
of godhead have I noe knowinge.
Hit were unkynde.
But yett enquyre of this will wee337
of hir that hase grace to see
thinges that afterward shalbe
by ghoost of prophecye.
And after bir lore, by my lewtye,
discussinge this difficultye
worke; and take noe more one mee343
then I am well worthye.
of hir that hase grace to see
thinges that afterward shalbe
by ghoost of prophecye.
And after bir lore, by my lewtye,
discussinge this difficultye
worke; and take noe more one mee343
then I am well worthye.
Sybbell the sage, tell mee this thinge,345
for thow wytt hase as noe man livinge:
shall ever be any earthlye kinge
to passe mee of degree?
for thow wytt hase as noe man livinge:
shall ever be any earthlye kinge
to passe mee of degree?
Sybbell
Yea, syr, I tell you withowt leasinge349
a bab borne shalbe, blys to bringe,
the which that never base begininge
ne never shall ended bee.
Yea, syr, I tell you withowt leasinge349
a bab borne shalbe, blys to bringe,
the which that never base begininge
ne never shall ended bee.
Octavyanus
Sybbyll, I praye thee speciallye353
by signe thow would me certyfye
what tyme that lord soe royallye
to raigne bee shal beginne.
Sybbyll, I praye thee speciallye353
by signe thow would me certyfye
what tyme that lord soe royallye
to raigne bee shal beginne.
Sybyll speaketh:
Syr, I shall tell you witterlye357
his signes when I see verelye;
for when bee comes, through his mercye
one mankynde hee will mynne.
his signes when I see verelye;
for when bee comes, through his mercye
one mankynde hee will mynne.
Well I wott, forsooth iwys,361
that God will bringe mankinde to blys,
and send from heaven — leeves well this —
his Sonne, our savyour.
that God will bringe mankinde to blys,
and send from heaven — leeves well this —
his Sonne, our savyour.
But what tyme, syr, in good faye365
that hee will come can I non saye.
Therfore in this place I will praye
to greatest God of might.
And yf I see ought to your paye
ghoostlye by anye waye,
warne you I shall anon this daye,371
and shew yt in your sight.
that hee will come can I non saye.
Therfore in this place I will praye
to greatest God of might.
And yf I see ought to your paye
ghoostlye by anye waye,
warne you I shall anon this daye,371
and shew yt in your sight.
Tunc orat Sibilla, et dicat Preco alta voce.
Preco
Peace I byd, kinge and knight,373
men and weomen and eych wight;
tyll I have tould that I have tight,
stonde styll, both stronge and stoute.
My lord Octavyan, myche of might,
commandes you should be readye dight:
trybute bee wyll have in height379
of all this world about.
Peace I byd, kinge and knight,373
men and weomen and eych wight;
tyll I have tould that I have tight,
stonde styll, both stronge and stoute.
My lord Octavyan, myche of might,
commandes you should be readye dight:
trybute bee wyll have in height379
of all this world about.
Hee wyll have written eych countree,381
castle, shyre, and eke cyttye —
men and weomen, leeve you mee —
and all that bee therin.
A penye of eych man have will hee —
the valewe of ten pences hit shalbee —
to knowledge that hee hase soverayntee387
fullye of all mankynd.
castle, shyre, and eke cyttye —
men and weomen, leeve you mee —
and all that bee therin.
A penye of eych man have will hee —
the valewe of ten pences hit shalbee —
to knowledge that hee hase soverayntee387
fullye of all mankynd.
Josephe
A, lord, what doth this man nowe here?389
Poore mens weale ys ever in were.
I wott by this bosters beere
that trybute I muste paye.
And for greate age and noe powere,
I wan noe good this seaven yere.
Nowe comes the kinges messinger395
to gett all that hee maye.
A, lord, what doth this man nowe here?389
Poore mens weale ys ever in were.
I wott by this bosters beere
that trybute I muste paye.
And for greate age and noe powere,
I wan noe good this seaven yere.
Nowe comes the kinges messinger395
to gett all that hee maye.
With this axe that I beare,397
this perces and this naugere
and hammer, all in fere,
I have wonnen my meate.
Castle, towre, ney riche manere
had I never in my power;
but as a symple carpenter403
with those what I might gett.
this perces and this naugere
and hammer, all in fere,
I have wonnen my meate.
Castle, towre, ney riche manere
had I never in my power;
but as a symple carpenter403
with those what I might gett.
If I have store, anye thinge,405
that must I paye unto the kinge.
that must I paye unto the kinge.
But yett I have a likinge,407
the angel to mee towlde:
hee that should man owt of bale bringe
my wife had in her keapinge.
That seemes all good to my likinge,
and makes mee more bowld.
the angel to mee towlde:
hee that should man owt of bale bringe
my wife had in her keapinge.
That seemes all good to my likinge,
and makes mee more bowld.
A, leeffe syr, tell mee I thee praye:413
shall poore as well as rych paye?
My faye, syr, I hoope naye;
that were a wonders wronge.
shall poore as well as rych paye?
My faye, syr, I hoope naye;
that were a wonders wronge.
Preco
Good man, I warne thee in good faye417
to Bethiem to take the waye,
leste thow in danger falle todaye
if that thow bee to longe.
Good man, I warne thee in good faye417
to Bethiem to take the waye,
leste thow in danger falle todaye
if that thow bee to longe.
Josephe
Nowe syth yt may non other bee,421
Marye, sister, now hye wee.
An oxe I will take with mee
that there shalbe soulde.
The silver of him, soe mote I thee,
shall fynde us in that cyttye,
and paye tribute for thee and mee;427
for therto wee bine howlde.
Nowe syth yt may non other bee,421
Marye, sister, now hye wee.
An oxe I will take with mee
that there shalbe soulde.
The silver of him, soe mote I thee,
shall fynde us in that cyttye,
and paye tribute for thee and mee;427
for therto wee bine howlde.
Maria
A, lord, what may this signifye?429
Some men I see glad and merye
and some syghinge and sorye.
’Wherfore soever yt bee?
Syth Godes Sonne came man to forbye —
is commen through his great mercye —
methinke that man should kindlye435
be glad that sight to see.
A, lord, what may this signifye?429
Some men I see glad and merye
and some syghinge and sorye.
’Wherfore soever yt bee?
Syth Godes Sonne came man to forbye —
is commen through his great mercye —
methinke that man should kindlye435
be glad that sight to see.
Angelus
Marye, Godes mother dere,437
the tokeninge I shall thee lere.
The commen people, as thow seest here,
are glad — as they well maye —
Marye, Godes mother dere,437
the tokeninge I shall thee lere.
The commen people, as thow seest here,
are glad — as they well maye —
that they shall see of Abrahams seede441
Christe come to helpe them in there neede.
Therfore the joyen witbowten dreede
for to abyde this daye.
Christe come to helpe them in there neede.
Therfore the joyen witbowten dreede
for to abyde this daye.
The morneinge men — take this in mynde —
are Jewes that shalbe put behinde,
for they passed owt of kinde
through Christe at his comminge.
For they shall have noe grace to knowe
that God for man shall light soe lowe;
for shame on them that soone shall showe.451
Therfore they bine mourninge.
are Jewes that shalbe put behinde,
for they passed owt of kinde
through Christe at his comminge.
For they shall have noe grace to knowe
that God for man shall light soe lowe;
for shame on them that soone shall showe.451
Therfore they bine mourninge.
Joseph
Marye, suster, sooth to saye453
harbour, I hope, gett wee ne maye;
for great lordes of stowte araye
occupye this cyttye.
Therfore wee muste in good faye
lye in this stable tyll yt bee daye.
To make men meeke, leeve I maye,459
shew him here will hee.
Marye, suster, sooth to saye453
harbour, I hope, gett wee ne maye;
for great lordes of stowte araye
occupye this cyttye.
Therfore wee muste in good faye
lye in this stable tyll yt bee daye.
To make men meeke, leeve I maye,459
shew him here will hee.
Maria
Helpe me downe, my leeffe fere,461
for I hope my tyme bee neere.
Christe in this stable that ys here,
I hope borne wilbee.
Helpe me downe, my leeffe fere,461
for I hope my tyme bee neere.
Christe in this stable that ys here,
I hope borne wilbee.
Tunc Joseph accipiet Mariam in brachia sua.
Joseph
Come to me, my sweete dere,465
the treasure of heaven withowten were.
Welcome in full meeke manere.
Him hope I for to see.
Come to me, my sweete dere,465
the treasure of heaven withowten were.
Welcome in full meeke manere.
Him hope I for to see.
Tunc statuet Mariam inter bovem et asinam.
Marye, sister, I will assaye469
to gett too middwives yf I maye;
for though in thee bee God verey —
and commen agaynst kynde —
for usage here of this cittye
and manners sake, as thinkes mee,
too I will fetch anon to thee475
yf I may any fynde.
to gett too middwives yf I maye;
for though in thee bee God verey —
and commen agaynst kynde —
for usage here of this cittye
and manners sake, as thinkes mee,
too I will fetch anon to thee475
yf I may any fynde.
Joseph (ad obstetrices)
Weomen, God you save and see!477
Is yt your will to goe with mee?
My wife ys commen into this cyttye
with child, and tyme is nere.
Helpes her nowe for charytee,
and bee with her tyli day bee;
and your travayle, soe mote I thee,483
I shall paye you right here.
Weomen, God you save and see!477
Is yt your will to goe with mee?
My wife ys commen into this cyttye
with child, and tyme is nere.
Helpes her nowe for charytee,
and bee with her tyli day bee;
and your travayle, soe mote I thee,483
I shall paye you right here.
Tebell
All readye, good man, in good faye.485
Wee will doe all that ever wee maye.
For too such middwives, I dare well saye,
are not in this cyttye.
All readye, good man, in good faye.485
Wee will doe all that ever wee maye.
For too such middwives, I dare well saye,
are not in this cyttye.
Salome
Come, good man, leade us awaye.489
By Godes helpe or hit bee daye
that we can good thy wife shall saye;
and that thow shalt well see.
Come, good man, leade us awaye.489
By Godes helpe or hit bee daye
that we can good thy wife shall saye;
and that thow shalt well see.
Joseph
Loe, Marye, harte, brought I have here493
too middwives for the mannere,
to bee with thee, my darlinge deare,
tyll that hit bee daye.
Loe, Marye, harte, brought I have here493
too middwives for the mannere,
to bee with thee, my darlinge deare,
tyll that hit bee daye.
Maria
Syr, the be welcome withowt were.497
But God will worke of his power
full sonne for mee, my lefe fere,
as best is nowe and aye.
Syr, the be welcome withowt were.497
But God will worke of his power
full sonne for mee, my lefe fere,
as best is nowe and aye.
Tunc paululum acquiescunt.
A, Joseph, tydinges aright!501
I have a sonne, a sweete wight.
Lord, thanked bee thow, full of might,
for preeved is thy postee.
Payne felte I non this night.
But right soe as bee in mee light,
commen hee is here in this sight —507
Godes Sonne, as thow maye see.
I have a sonne, a sweete wight.
Lord, thanked bee thow, full of might,
for preeved is thy postee.
Payne felte I non this night.
But right soe as bee in mee light,
commen hee is here in this sight —507
Godes Sonne, as thow maye see.
Tunc stella apparebit.
Joseph
Lord, welcome, sweete Jesu!509
Thy name thow haddest or I thee knewe.
Nowe leeve I the angells worde is trewe,
that thow arte a cleane maye.
For thow arte commen mans blys to brewe
to all that thy lawe will shewe.
Nowe mans joy beginns to newe515
and noye to passe awaye.
Lord, welcome, sweete Jesu!509
Thy name thow haddest or I thee knewe.
Nowe leeve I the angells worde is trewe,
that thow arte a cleane maye.
For thow arte commen mans blys to brewe
to all that thy lawe will shewe.
Nowe mans joy beginns to newe515
and noye to passe awaye.
Maria
Lord, blessed most thow bee517
that [symple] borne art, as I see;
to preeve the divell of his postee,
commen thow arte todaye.
Diversorye is non for thee.
Therfore thy sweete bodye free
in this cratch shall lye with lee,523
and lapped abowt with haye.
Lord, blessed most thow bee517
that [symple] borne art, as I see;
to preeve the divell of his postee,
commen thow arte todaye.
Diversorye is non for thee.
Therfore thy sweete bodye free
in this cratch shall lye with lee,523
and lapped abowt with haye.
Tebell
A, dere lord, heaven kinge,525
that this is a marvelous thinge!
Withowten teene or travaylinge,
a fayre sonne shee hasse one.
I dare well saye, forsooth iwys,
that cleane mayden this woman ys,
for shee bath borne a chyld with blys;531
soe wiste I never none.
A, dere lord, heaven kinge,525
that this is a marvelous thinge!
Withowten teene or travaylinge,
a fayre sonne shee hasse one.
I dare well saye, forsooth iwys,
that cleane mayden this woman ys,
for shee bath borne a chyld with blys;531
soe wiste I never none.
Salome
Be styll, Tebell, I thee praye,533
for that is false, in good faye.
Was never woman cleane maye
and chyld withowt man.
But never the latter, I will assaye
whether shee bee cleane maye,
and knowe yt if I cann.539
Be styll, Tebell, I thee praye,533
for that is false, in good faye.
Was never woman cleane maye
and chyld withowt man.
But never the latter, I will assaye
whether shee bee cleane maye,
and knowe yt if I cann.539
Tunc Salome tentabit tangere Mariam in sexu secreto, et statim arentur manus eius, et clamando dicit:
Alas, alas, alas, alas,540
mee ys betyde an evyll case!
My handes bee dryed up in this place,
that feelinge none have I.
Vengeance on mee ys nowe light,
for I would tempte Goddes might.
Alas, that I came here tonight546
to sufer such anoye.
mee ys betyde an evyll case!
My handes bee dryed up in this place,
that feelinge none have I.
Vengeance on mee ys nowe light,
for I would tempte Goddes might.
Alas, that I came here tonight546
to sufer such anoye.
Tunc apparet stella et veniet Angelus, [dicens] ut sequitur.
[Angelus]
Womann, beseech this childe of grace548
that hee forgive thee thy trespasse;
and ere thow goe owt of this place
holpen thou maye bee.
This miracle that now thow seest here
is of Godes owne powere,
to bringe mankinde owt of dangere554
and mende them, leeve thow mee.
Womann, beseech this childe of grace548
that hee forgive thee thy trespasse;
and ere thow goe owt of this place
holpen thou maye bee.
This miracle that now thow seest here
is of Godes owne powere,
to bringe mankinde owt of dangere554
and mende them, leeve thow mee.
Salome
Ah, sweete child, I aske mercye556
for thy mothers love, Marye.
Though I have wrought wretchedlye,
sweete childe, forgive yt mee.
Ah, blessed bee God! All whole am I!
Nowe leeve I well and sickerlye
that God is commen, man to forbye.562
And thou, lord, thou art bee.
Ah, sweete child, I aske mercye556
for thy mothers love, Marye.
Though I have wrought wretchedlye,
sweete childe, forgive yt mee.
Ah, blessed bee God! All whole am I!
Nowe leeve I well and sickerlye
that God is commen, man to forbye.562
And thou, lord, thou art bee.
Expositor
Loe, lordings all, of this miracle here564
freere Bartholemewe in good mannere
beareth wytnes, withowten were,
as played is you beforne.
And other myracles, yf I maye,
I shall rehearse or I goe awaye,
that befell that ilke daye570
that Jesus Christ was borne.
Loe, lordings all, of this miracle here564
freere Bartholemewe in good mannere
beareth wytnes, withowten were,
as played is you beforne.
And other myracles, yf I maye,
I shall rehearse or I goe awaye,
that befell that ilke daye570
that Jesus Christ was borne.
Wee reade in cronicles expresse:572
somtyme in Rome a temple was
made of soe greate ryches
that wonder was witterlye.
For all thinges in hit, leeve you mee,
was silver, gould, and rych perlye;
thryd parte the woride, as read wee,578
that temple was worthye.
somtyme in Rome a temple was
made of soe greate ryches
that wonder was witterlye.
For all thinges in hit, leeve you mee,
was silver, gould, and rych perlye;
thryd parte the woride, as read wee,578
that temple was worthye.
Of eych province, that booke mynde mase,580
ther goddes image sett there was;
and eych on abowt his necke has
a silver bell hanginge,
and on his brest written also
the landes name and godes too.
And sett was alsoe in middest of tho586
god of Rome, right as a kinge.
ther goddes image sett there was;
and eych on abowt his necke has
a silver bell hanginge,
and on his brest written also
the landes name and godes too.
And sett was alsoe in middest of tho586
god of Rome, right as a kinge.
Abowt the house alsoe mevinge there588
a man on horse — stoode men to steare —
and in his hand hee bare a spere,
all pure dispituouslye.
That horse and man was made of brasse;
torninge abowt that image was.
a man on horse — stoode men to steare —
and in his hand hee bare a spere,
all pure dispituouslye.
That horse and man was made of brasse;
torninge abowt that image was.
Save certayne preystes ther might non passe594
for devylls phantasie.
for devylls phantasie.
But when that any lande with battell596
was readye Rome for to assayle,
the godes [image] withowten fayle
of that land range his bell
and torned his face dispituouslye
to god of Rome, as reade I,
in tokeninge that there were readye602
to feyghtinge freshe and fell.
was readye Rome for to assayle,
the godes [image] withowten fayle
of that land range his bell
and torned his face dispituouslye
to god of Rome, as reade I,
in tokeninge that there were readye602
to feyghtinge freshe and fell.
The image alsoe above standinge,604
when the bell beneath begane to ringe,
torned him all sharpely, shewinge
towarde that lande his spere.
And when they see this tokeninge,
Rome ordayned withowt tareinge
an oste to keepe there comminge,610
longe or they came there.
when the bell beneath begane to ringe,
torned him all sharpely, shewinge
towarde that lande his spere.
And when they see this tokeninge,
Rome ordayned withowt tareinge
an oste to keepe there comminge,610
longe or they came there.
And on this manere sothlye,612
by arte of neagromancye,
all the world witterlye
to Rome were made to lowt.
And in that temple there dowbtles
was called therfore the Temple of Peace,
that through.his sleyt battell can cease618
throughowt the world, the woride abowte.
by arte of neagromancye,
all the world witterlye
to Rome were made to lowt.
And in that temple there dowbtles
was called therfore the Temple of Peace,
that through.his sleyt battell can cease618
throughowt the world, the woride abowte.
But hee to coyntly this worke caste620
asked the devyll or bee paste
howe longe that temple hit should laste
that bee there can buylde.
The devill answered suttillye,
and sayd yt should last sickerlye
untyll a mayden wemmostlye626
had conceyved a chylde.
asked the devyll or bee paste
howe longe that temple hit should laste
that bee there can buylde.
The devill answered suttillye,
and sayd yt should last sickerlye
untyll a mayden wemmostlye626
had conceyved a chylde.
They hard, and beleeved therfore628
yt should endure for evermore.
But that tyme that Christ was bore,
hit fell downe soone in hye.
Of which howse is scene this daye
somewhat standinge, in good faye.
But noe man dare well goe that waye634
for feendes phantasye.
yt should endure for evermore.
But that tyme that Christ was bore,
hit fell downe soone in hye.
Of which howse is scene this daye
somewhat standinge, in good faye.
But noe man dare well goe that waye634
for feendes phantasye.
That daye was scene verament636
three sonnes in the firmament,
and wonderslye together went
and torned into one.
The oxe, the asse, ther they were lent,
honored Christe in theyr intent;
and moe miracles, as wee have ment642
to playe right here anon.
three sonnes in the firmament,
and wonderslye together went
and torned into one.
The oxe, the asse, ther they were lent,
honored Christe in theyr intent;
and moe miracles, as wee have ment642
to playe right here anon.
Tunc ostendet stellam, et veniet Sibilla ad imperatorem.
Sibilla
Syr emperour, God thee save and see.644
I tell you sicker that borne ys bee
that passeth thee of postee.
Looke up on height after mee.
That baron thow seest that great shalbee —
to passe all kinges, and eke thee,
that borne are or ever were.650
Syr emperour, God thee save and see.644
I tell you sicker that borne ys bee
that passeth thee of postee.
Looke up on height after mee.
That baron thow seest that great shalbee —
to passe all kinges, and eke thee,
that borne are or ever were.650
Octavyan
A, Sibbell, this is a wondrouse sight,651
for yonder I see a mayden bright,
a yonge chylde in her armes clight,
a bright crosse in his head.
Honour I wyll that sweete wight
with incense throughowt all my might,
for that reverence is most right,657
if that yt bee thy reade.
A, Sibbell, this is a wondrouse sight,651
for yonder I see a mayden bright,
a yonge chylde in her armes clight,
a bright crosse in his head.
Honour I wyll that sweete wight
with incense throughowt all my might,
for that reverence is most right,657
if that yt bee thy reade.
Incense bringe, I command, in hye659
to honour this child, kinge of mercye.
Should I bee God? Naye, naye, witterlye!
Great wronge iwys yt were.
For this childe is more worthye
then such a thowsande as am I.
Therfore to God moste mightye665
incense I offer here.
to honour this child, kinge of mercye.
Should I bee God? Naye, naye, witterlye!
Great wronge iwys yt were.
For this childe is more worthye
then such a thowsande as am I.
Therfore to God moste mightye665
incense I offer here.
Tunc Angelus cantabit ‘Haec est ara Dei caeli fiat notam secundum arbitrium agentis’, etc.
A, Sybbell, heres not thow this songe?667
My members all yt goeth amonge.
Joy and blys makes my harte stronge
to heare this melody.
Sycker yt may non other bee
but this childe is prince of postye
and I his subject, as I see.673
Hee is moste worthye.
My members all yt goeth amonge.
Joy and blys makes my harte stronge
to heare this melody.
Sycker yt may non other bee
but this childe is prince of postye
and I his subject, as I see.673
Hee is moste worthye.
Sybbell
Yea, syr, thow shalt leeve well this:675
somewhere one yearth borne he is;
and that bee comes for mans blys,
his tokeninge this can shewe.
Reverence him, I read iwys,
for other God there none ys;
that hopes otherwise, doth amys,681
but him for Christe to knowe.
Yea, syr, thow shalt leeve well this:675
somewhere one yearth borne he is;
and that bee comes for mans blys,
his tokeninge this can shewe.
Reverence him, I read iwys,
for other God there none ys;
that hopes otherwise, doth amys,681
but him for Christe to knowe.
Octavyan
Syr senators, goes home anone683
and warne my men everychone
that such worshipp I must forgonne
as they would doe to mee.
But this child worshipp eych maye
with full harte all that you [can],
for bee is worthye to leeve upon;689
and that nowe I wyll see.
Syr senators, goes home anone683
and warne my men everychone
that such worshipp I must forgonne
as they would doe to mee.
But this child worshipp eych maye
with full harte all that you [can],
for bee is worthye to leeve upon;689
and that nowe I wyll see.
[Primus Senator]
A, lord, whatever this may bee,691
this is a wondrous sight to see;
for in the stare, as thinkes mee,
I see a full fayre maye.
Syr, shall this child passe yee
of worthines and dignitee?
Such a lord, by my lewtye,697
I wend never bad binne.
A, lord, whatever this may bee,691
this is a wondrous sight to see;
for in the stare, as thinkes mee,
I see a full fayre maye.
Syr, shall this child passe yee
of worthines and dignitee?
Such a lord, by my lewtye,697
I wend never bad binne.
Expositor
Lordings, that this is verey699
by verey sygne knowe yee maye;
for in Rome in good faye,
thereas this thinge was scene,
Lordings, that this is verey699
by verey sygne knowe yee maye;
for in Rome in good faye,
thereas this thinge was scene,
was buyld a church in noble araye —703
in worshipp of Marye, that sweete maye —
that yett hastes untyll this daye,
as men knowe that there have binne.
in worshipp of Marye, that sweete maye —
that yett hastes untyll this daye,
as men knowe that there have binne.
And for to have full memorye707
of the angells melodye
and of this sight sickerlye
the emperoure ther knewe,
the church is called St. Marye.
The surname is Ara Caeli,
that men knowe nowe well therby713
that this was fullye trewe.
of the angells melodye
and of this sight sickerlye
the emperoure ther knewe,
the church is called St. Marye.
The surname is Ara Caeli,
that men knowe nowe well therby713
that this was fullye trewe.
Another miracle I fynd also,715
at Christes byrth that fell thoo:
when Sahome attempted to knowe
whether shee was a maye,
hyr hand roted, as you have scene.
Wherby you may take good teene
that unbeleeffe is a fowle sinne,721
as you have scene within this playe.
at Christes byrth that fell thoo:
when Sahome attempted to knowe
whether shee was a maye,
hyr hand roted, as you have scene.
Wherby you may take good teene
that unbeleeffe is a fowle sinne,721
as you have scene within this playe.
Finis
The Paynters and the Glasiors PlayeContents
Incipit Pagina de Pastoribus
Primus Pastor
On wouldes have I walked wylde1
under buskes my bowre to bylde,
from styffe stormes my sheepe to shilde,
my seemely wedders to save.
From comlye Conwaye unto Clyde
under tyldes them to hyde,
a better shepperd on no syde7
noe yearthlye man maye have.
On wouldes have I walked wylde1
under buskes my bowre to bylde,
from styffe stormes my sheepe to shilde,
my seemely wedders to save.
From comlye Conwaye unto Clyde
under tyldes them to hyde,
a better shepperd on no syde7
noe yearthlye man maye have.
For with walkynge werye I have mee rought;9
besydes the suche my sheepe I sought.
My taytfull tuppes are in my thought,
them to save and heale
from the shrewde scabbe yt sought,
or the rotte, yf yt were wrought.
If the cough had them caught15
of hyt I could them heale.
besydes the suche my sheepe I sought.
My taytfull tuppes are in my thought,
them to save and heale
from the shrewde scabbe yt sought,
or the rotte, yf yt were wrought.
If the cough had them caught15
of hyt I could them heale.
Loe, here bee my herbes safe and sownde,17
wysely wrought for everye wounde —
the woulde a whole man bringe to grownde
within a little whyle —
of henbane and horehounde,
tybbe, radishe, and egermonde,
which bee my herbes save and sounde,23
medled on a rowe.
wysely wrought for everye wounde —
the woulde a whole man bringe to grownde
within a little whyle —
of henbane and horehounde,
tybbe, radishe, and egermonde,
which bee my herbes save and sounde,23
medled on a rowe.
Here be more herbes, I tell yt you;25
I shall recken them on a rowe:
fynter, fanter, and fetterfowe,
and alsoe penyewrytte.
This is all that I knowe.
For be yt wether or be yt yowe,
I shall heale then on a rowe31
cleane from theyre hurte.
I shall recken them on a rowe:
fynter, fanter, and fetterfowe,
and alsoe penyewrytte.
This is all that I knowe.
For be yt wether or be yt yowe,
I shall heale then on a rowe31
cleane from theyre hurte.
Here is tarre in a pott33
to heale them from the rott;
well I can and well I wott
the talgh from them take.
And yf sworne yt had the thursse,
yett shall the taigh be in my purse,
and the sheepe never the worse39
to renne on the rake.
to heale them from the rott;
well I can and well I wott
the talgh from them take.
And yf sworne yt had the thursse,
yett shall the taigh be in my purse,
and the sheepe never the worse39
to renne on the rake.
But noe fellowshippe here have I41
save myselfe alone, in good faye;
therfore after one faste wyll I crye.
save myselfe alone, in good faye;
therfore after one faste wyll I crye.
But first will I drinke, if I maye.44
Hic potat Primus Pastor.
Howe, Harvye, howe!45
Drive thy sheepe to the lowe.46
Thow maye not here excepte I blowe, as ever have I heale.
Thow maye not here excepte I blowe, as ever have I heale.
Hic flabit Primus Pastor.
Secundus Pastor
Yt is no shame for mee to shewe48
how I was set for to sowe
with the fether of a crowe
a clowte upon my heele.
Yt is no shame for mee to shewe48
how I was set for to sowe
with the fether of a crowe
a clowte upon my heele.
Sitt downe.
Fellowe, nowe be we well mett.52
And though methinke us needes,
had wee Tudd heere by us sett,
thenn might wee sitte and feede us.
And though methinke us needes,
had wee Tudd heere by us sett,
thenn might wee sitte and feede us.
Primus Pastor
Yea, to feede us frendly in faye,56
how might wee have our service?
Crye thow must lowd, by this daye;
Tudd is deafe and may not well here us.
Yea, to feede us frendly in faye,56
how might wee have our service?
Crye thow must lowd, by this daye;
Tudd is deafe and may not well here us.
Secundus Pastor vocat submissa voce:
How, Tudd; come, for thy fathers kyn.60
Primus Pastor
Naye, faye; thy voyce is wonders dym.61
Why, knowys thow not him?
Fye, man, for shame! Call him Tudd, Tybbys sonne,
and then wyll the shrewe come;
for in good fayth yt is his wonne
to love well his damys name.
Naye, faye; thy voyce is wonders dym.61
Why, knowys thow not him?
Fye, man, for shame! Call him Tudd, Tybbys sonne,
and then wyll the shrewe come;
for in good fayth yt is his wonne
to love well his damys name.
Secundus Pastor
How, Tudd, Tybbys sonne!67
How, Tudd, Tybbys sonne!67
Tertius Pastor
Syr, in fayth nowe I come,68
for yett have I not all donne
that I have to done:
to seeth salve for our sheepe
and — lest my wife should yt weete —
with great gravel and greete
I scowre [an] ould panne.74
Syr, in fayth nowe I come,68
for yett have I not all donne
that I have to done:
to seeth salve for our sheepe
and — lest my wife should yt weete —
with great gravel and greete
I scowre [an] ould panne.74
Hemlocke and hayriffe — take keepe —75
with tarreboyste must bene all tamed,
penyegrasse and butter for fatt sheepe;
for thys salve am I not ashamed.
with tarreboyste must bene all tamed,
penyegrasse and butter for fatt sheepe;
for thys salve am I not ashamed.
Ashamed am I not to shewe79
no poynt that longeth to my crafte;
noe better — that I well knowe —
in land is nowhere lafte.
no poynt that longeth to my crafte;
noe better — that I well knowe —
in land is nowhere lafte.
For, good men, this is not unknowen83
to husbandes that benne here abowt:
that eych man muste bowe to his wife,
and commonly for feare of a clowte.
to husbandes that benne here abowt:
that eych man muste bowe to his wife,
and commonly for feare of a clowte.
Thus for clowtes now care I;87
all ys for feare of our dame-keynn.
Now wyll caste my ware hereby,
and hye faste that I were at Hankeynn.
all ys for feare of our dame-keynn.
Now wyll caste my ware hereby,
and hye faste that I were at Hankeynn.
Hankeyn, hold up thy hand and have mee,91
that I were on height there by thee.
that I were on height there by thee.
Primus Pastor
Gladly, syr, and thow would bee by me,93
for loth me is to denye thee.
Gladly, syr, and thow would bee by me,93
for loth me is to denye thee.
Secundus Pastor
Nowe sythen God bath gathered us together,95
with good harte I thanke him of his grace.
Welcome be thow, well fayre wedder.
Tudd, will we shape us to some solace?
Nowe sythen God bath gathered us together,95
with good harte I thanke him of his grace.
Welcome be thow, well fayre wedder.
Tudd, will we shape us to some solace?
Tertius Pastor
Solace would best be scene99
that we shape us to our supper;
for meate and drinke, well I deeme,
to eych deede is most dere.
Solace would best be scene99
that we shape us to our supper;
for meate and drinke, well I deeme,
to eych deede is most dere.
Primus Pastor
Laye forth, eych man ilych,103
what hee hath lafte of his liverye.
And I wyll put forth my pyche
with my parte firste of us all three.
Laye forth, eych man ilych,103
what hee hath lafte of his liverye.
And I wyll put forth my pyche
with my parte firste of us all three.
Secundus Pastor
And such store as my wife had107
in your sight soone shall you see,
at our begininge us to glade;
for in good meate ther is mych glee.
And such store as my wife had107
in your sight soone shall you see,
at our begininge us to glade;
for in good meate ther is mych glee.
Here is bredd this daye was bacon,111
onyons, garlycke, and leekes,
butter that bought was in Blacon,
and greene cheese that will greese well your cheekes.
onyons, garlycke, and leekes,
butter that bought was in Blacon,
and greene cheese that will greese well your cheekes.
Tertius Pastor
And here ale of Halton I have,115
and whot meate I had to my hyer;
a puddinge may noe man deprave,
and a jannock of Lancastershyre.
And here ale of Halton I have,115
and whot meate I had to my hyer;
a puddinge may noe man deprave,
and a jannock of Lancastershyre.
Loe, here a sheepes head sowsed in ale,119
and a grayne to laye on the greene,
and sowre milke. My wyffe had ordayned
a noble supper, as well is scene.
and a grayne to laye on the greene,
and sowre milke. My wyffe had ordayned
a noble supper, as well is scene.
Primus Pastor
Nowe will I caste of my cloacke123
and put ont parte of my liverye,
put owt that I have in my poacke,
and a pigges foote from puddinges purye.
Nowe will I caste of my cloacke123
and put ont parte of my liverye,
put owt that I have in my poacke,
and a pigges foote from puddinges purye.
Tertius Pastor
Abyde, fellowes, and yee shall see here127
this hott meate — wee serven yt here —
gambonns and other good meate in fere,
a puddinge with a pricke in the ende.
Abyde, fellowes, and yee shall see here127
this hott meate — wee serven yt here —
gambonns and other good meate in fere,
a puddinge with a pricke in the ende.
Primus Pastor
My sotchell to shake out131
to sheppardes am I not ashamed.
And this tonge pared rownd aboute
with my teeth yt shalbe atamed.
My sotchell to shake out131
to sheppardes am I not ashamed.
And this tonge pared rownd aboute
with my teeth yt shalbe atamed.
Tunc commedent, et dieat Primus Pastor:
Byd me doe gladly, and I thee,135
for by God here is good growsinge;
come eate with us, God of heavon hye,
but take noe heede though here be noe howsinge.
for by God here is good growsinge;
come eate with us, God of heavon hye,
but take noe heede though here be noe howsinge.
Secundus Pastor
Howsinge ennough have wee here139
while that wee have heavon over our heddes.
Now to weete our mouthes tyme were;
this fiackett will I tame, if thow reade us.
Howsinge ennough have wee here139
while that wee have heavon over our heddes.
Now to weete our mouthes tyme were;
this fiackett will I tame, if thow reade us.
Tertius Pastor
And of this bottell nowe will I bibbe,143
for here is bowles of the best.
Such lickour makes men to live;
this game may noewhere be leste.
And of this bottell nowe will I bibbe,143
for here is bowles of the best.
Such lickour makes men to live;
this game may noewhere be leste.
Primus Pastor
Fellowes, nowe our bellyes be full,147
thinke wee on him that keepes our flockes.
Blowe thy horne and call after Trowle,
and bydd him, sonne, of our bytlockes.
Fellowes, nowe our bellyes be full,147
thinke wee on him that keepes our flockes.
Blowe thy horne and call after Trowle,
and bydd him, sonne, of our bytlockes.
Secundus Pastor
Well sayd, Hankyn, by my soothe,151
for that shrewe I suppose us seekes.
Well sayd, Hankyn, by my soothe,151
for that shrewe I suppose us seekes.
My borne to lille I wyll not lesse153
tyll that lad have some of our leekes.
tyll that lad have some of our leekes.
Tertius Pastor
Leekes to his liverye is likinge;155
such a lad nowhere in land is.
Blowe a note for that meetinge
whyle that home nowe in thy hand ys.
Leekes to his liverye is likinge;155
such a lad nowhere in land is.
Blowe a note for that meetinge
whyle that home nowe in thy hand ys.
Primus Pastor
With this borne I shall make a ’Hooe’159
that hee and all heaven shall here.
Yonder lad that sittes on a lowe
the lowd of this borne shall here.
With this borne I shall make a ’Hooe’159
that hee and all heaven shall here.
Yonder lad that sittes on a lowe
the lowd of this borne shall here.
Tunc cantabit, et dicat Garcius:
Garcius
Good lord, looke on mee163
and my flocke here as the fed have.
On this wold walke wee;
are no men here, that noe waye.
Good lord, looke on mee163
and my flocke here as the fed have.
On this wold walke wee;
are no men here, that noe waye.
All is playne, perdee;167
therefore, sheepe, we mon goe.
Noe better may bee
of beast that blood and bonne have.
therefore, sheepe, we mon goe.
Noe better may bee
of beast that blood and bonne have.
Wotte I not, day or night,171
necessaryes that to mee beelongen.
Tarboyste and tarboll
yee shall here;
necessaryes that to mee beelongen.
Tarboyste and tarboll
yee shall here;
nettle, hemlock, and butter abydinge,175
and my good dogge Dottynolle
that is nothinge cheeffe of his chydinge.
Yf any man come mee bye
and my good dogge Dottynolle
that is nothinge cheeffe of his chydinge.
Yf any man come mee bye
and would wytt which waye beste were,179
my legge I lifte up wheras I lye
and wishe him the waye caste and west where.
And I rose where I laye,
my legge I lifte up wheras I lye
and wishe him the waye caste and west where.
And I rose where I laye,
me would thinke that travell lost.183
For kinge ne duke, by this daye,
ryse I will not — but take my rest here.
Nowe wyll I sitt here adowne
For kinge ne duke, by this daye,
ryse I will not — but take my rest here.
Nowe wyll I sitt here adowne
and pippe at this pott like a pope.187
Would God that I were downe
harmeles, as I hastelye hope.
Noe man drinke here shall
Would God that I were downe
harmeles, as I hastelye hope.
Noe man drinke here shall
save myselfe, the devyll of the sope.191
All this lottes I sect at little;
nay, yee lades, sett I not by yee.
For you have I manye a fowle fitt.
Thow fowle filth, though thow flytt, I defye thee.
All this lottes I sect at little;
nay, yee lades, sett I not by yee.
For you have I manye a fowle fitt.
Thow fowle filth, though thow flytt, I defye thee.
Primus Pastor
Trowle, take tent to my talkinge.196
For thy tooth here is good tugginge.
While thy wedders benne walkinge,
on this loyne thow may have good lugginge.
Trowle, take tent to my talkinge.196
For thy tooth here is good tugginge.
While thy wedders benne walkinge,
on this loyne thow may have good lugginge.
Garcius
Fye on your loynes and your liverye,200
your liverastes, livers, and longes,
your sose, your sowse, your saverraye,
your sittinge withowt any songes!
Fye on your loynes and your liverye,200
your liverastes, livers, and longes,
your sose, your sowse, your saverraye,
your sittinge withowt any songes!
One this hill I hold mee here.204
Noe hape to your hot meate have I.
But flyte with my fellowes in feare,
and your sheepe full sycerly save I.
Noe hape to your hot meate have I.
But flyte with my fellowes in feare,
and your sheepe full sycerly save I.
Secundus Pastor
For thow saves our sheepe,208
good knave, take keepe.
Sythen thow may not sleepe,
come eate of this sowse.
For thow saves our sheepe,208
good knave, take keepe.
Sythen thow may not sleepe,
come eate of this sowse.
Garcius
Nay, the dyrte is soe deepe,212
stopped therm for to steepe;
and the grubbes theron do creepe
at whom at thy howse.
Nay, the dyrte is soe deepe,212
stopped therm for to steepe;
and the grubbes theron do creepe
at whom at thy howse.
Therfore meate, if I maye,216
of your dightinge todaye
will I nought by noe waye
tyll I have my wages.
I wend to have binne gaye
but, see, soe ragged is myne araye;
aye pinches is your paye222
to any poore page.
of your dightinge todaye
will I nought by noe waye
tyll I have my wages.
I wend to have binne gaye
but, see, soe ragged is myne araye;
aye pinches is your paye222
to any poore page.
Tertius Pastor
Trowle, boy, for Godes tree,224
come eate a morsell with me;
and then wrastle will wee
here on this wold.
Trowle, boy, for Godes tree,224
come eate a morsell with me;
and then wrastle will wee
here on this wold.
Garcius
That shall I never flee!228
Though yt bee with all three
to laye my liverye,
that will I hold.
That shall I never flee!228
Though yt bee with all three
to laye my liverye,
that will I hold.
Tunc ibit ad magistros suos, et dicat
Garcius
Nowe comes Trowhe the Trewe;232
a tome to take have I tight
with my masters. Or I rewe
put him forth that moste is of might.
Nowe comes Trowhe the Trewe;232
a tome to take have I tight
with my masters. Or I rewe
put him forth that moste is of might.
Primus Pastor
Trowle, better thow never knewe.236
Eate of this, meate for a knight.
Trowle, better thow never knewe.236
Eate of this, meate for a knight.
Garcius
Naye, spare! Though I spewe,238
all upon your heades shall yt light.
Naye, spare! Though I spewe,238
all upon your heades shall yt light.
Secundus Pastor
Howe should wee suffer this shame,240
of a shrewe thus to be shente?
Howe should wee suffer this shame,240
of a shrewe thus to be shente?
Tertius Pastor
This ladd lusts to be lame242
and lose a lymme or hee went.
This ladd lusts to be lame242
and lose a lymme or hee went.
Garcius
Have donne! Beginne wee this game.244
But warre lest your golyons glent.
That were little dole to our dame,
though in the myddest of the daye yee were drent.
Have donne! Beginne wee this game.244
But warre lest your golyons glent.
That were little dole to our dame,
though in the myddest of the daye yee were drent.
Primus Pastor
False lad, fye on thy face!248
One this grownd thow shall have a fall.
Hent one, and hould that thow hasse.
Yf thow happe have, all goe to all.
False lad, fye on thy face!248
One this grownd thow shall have a fall.
Hent one, and hould that thow hasse.
Yf thow happe have, all goe to all.
Garcius
And this, syrs, here to solace.252
Hankyn, sheoparde, shame thee I shall.
Wroth thow art, worse then thow was.
Warre lest thow walter here by the wall.
And this, syrs, here to solace.252
Hankyn, sheoparde, shame thee I shall.
Wroth thow art, worse then thow was.
Warre lest thow walter here by the wall.
Tunc projiciat Primum Pastorem, et dicat Secundus Pastor.
Secundus Pastor
Boye, lest I breake thy bones,256
kneele downe and axe me a boone.
Lest I destroy thee here on these stones,
sease, lest I shend thee to soone.
Boye, lest I breake thy bones,256
kneele downe and axe me a boone.
Lest I destroy thee here on these stones,
sease, lest I shend thee to soone.
Garcius
Gole thee to groyns and grownes!260
Good were thee thy ould ragges to save soone.
Little dowbt of such drownes,
lyther tyke, for thy deedes donne.
Gole thee to groyns and grownes!260
Good were thee thy ould ragges to save soone.
Little dowbt of such drownes,
lyther tyke, for thy deedes donne.
Tertius Pastor
Owt, alas, hee lyes on his loynes!264
But lett mee goe now to that lad.
Sheppardes he shames and shendes,
for last now am I owt shad.
Owt, alas, hee lyes on his loynes!264
But lett mee goe now to that lad.
Sheppardes he shames and shendes,
for last now am I owt shad.
Garcius
Both your backes here to mee bendes;268
for all your boastes I hould you to bad.
Hould your arses and your hinder loynes;
then hope I to have as I have hadd.
Both your backes here to mee bendes;268
for all your boastes I hould you to bad.
Hould your arses and your hinder loynes;
then hope I to have as I have hadd.
The better in the bore,272
as I had before
of this bovearte,
yea, hope I more.
Keepe well thy score
for feare of a farte.
as I had before
of this bovearte,
yea, hope I more.
Keepe well thy score
for feare of a farte.
Tunc projiciat Tertium Pastorem, et dicat Garcius:
Lye ther, lither, in the lake.278
My liverye nowe will I lach:
this curye, this clowt, and this cake.
For yee be cast, now will I catch.
My liverye nowe will I lach:
this curye, this clowt, and this cake.
For yee be cast, now will I catch.
To the devyll I you all betake,282
as traytors attaynt of your tache!
On this would with this will I walke;
all the world wonder on the wache.
as traytors attaynt of your tache!
On this would with this will I walke;
all the world wonder on the wache.
Et sic recedat Garcius, et dicat Primus Pastor:
Fellowes, this a fowle case ys,286
that wee bine thus cast of a knave.
All agaynst our willes hee hase his;
but I must needes hould the harmes that I have.
that wee bine thus cast of a knave.
All agaynst our willes hee hase his;
but I must needes hould the harmes that I have.
Secundus Pastor
That I have needes must I hold;290
of these unhappie harmes ofte here I.
Therfore will I wayte on this would
upon the wedder, for I am werye.
That I have needes must I hold;290
of these unhappie harmes ofte here I.
Therfore will I wayte on this would
upon the wedder, for I am werye.
Tertius Pastor
Though wee bine werye noe wonder,294
what betweene wrastlinge and wakinge.
Ofte wee may bee in thought wee be now under
God amend hit with his makinge.
Though wee bine werye noe wonder,294
what betweene wrastlinge and wakinge.
Ofte wee may bee in thought wee be now under
God amend hit with his makinge.
Tunc sedebunt, et stella apparebit, et dicat Primus Pastor:
What is all this light here298
that blasses soe bright here
on my black beard?
For to see this light here
a man may bee afright here,
for I am afeard.
that blasses soe bright here
on my black beard?
For to see this light here
a man may bee afright here,
for I am afeard.
Secundus Pastor
Feard for a fraye nowe304
may wee bee all nowe;
and yett it is night,
yett seemes yt day nowe.
Never, soothly to saye nowe,
see I such a sight.
Feard for a fraye nowe304
may wee bee all nowe;
and yett it is night,
yett seemes yt day nowe.
Never, soothly to saye nowe,
see I such a sight.
Tertius Pastor
Such a sight seeminge310
and a light leerninge
lettes mee to looke.
All to my deeminge,
from a starre streaminge
yt to mee stroacke.
Such a sight seeminge310
and a light leerninge
lettes mee to looke.
All to my deeminge,
from a starre streaminge
yt to mee stroacke.
Garcius
That starre if it stand316
to seek will I fond,
though my sight fayle mee.
While I may live in lond
why should I not fond,
yf it will avayhe mee?
That starre if it stand316
to seek will I fond,
though my sight fayle mee.
While I may live in lond
why should I not fond,
yf it will avayhe mee?
Tunc respiciens firmamentum dicat Garcius:
A, Godes mightis!322
In yonder starre light is;
of the sonne this sight is,
as yt nowe seemes.
In yonder starre light is;
of the sonne this sight is,
as yt nowe seemes.
Primus Pastor
Hit seemes, as I nowe see,326
a bright stare to bee,
there to abyde.
From yt wee may not flee
but aye gloc on the glee,
tyll yt downe glyde.
Hit seemes, as I nowe see,326
a bright stare to bee,
there to abyde.
From yt wee may not flee
but aye gloc on the glee,
tyll yt downe glyde.
Primus Pastor
Fellowes, will wee332
kneele downe on our knee
after comford
to the trewe Trinitee,
for to lead us for to see
our elders lord?
Fellowes, will wee332
kneele downe on our knee
after comford
to the trewe Trinitee,
for to lead us for to see
our elders lord?
Tercius Pastor
Our lord will us lere338
in our prayer
wherto yt will apent;
and why on high here
the care is soe cleare,
nowe shall wee be kent.
Our lord will us lere338
in our prayer
wherto yt will apent;
and why on high here
the care is soe cleare,
nowe shall wee be kent.
Garcius
Lord, of this light344
send us some sight
why that it is sent.
Before this night
was I never soe afright
of the firmament.
Lord, of this light344
send us some sight
why that it is sent.
Before this night
was I never soe afright
of the firmament.
Primus Pastor
Ne, fye! By my faye,350
nowe is it nigh daye;
so was it never.
Therfore I praye
the sooth us to saye,
or that we desever.
Ne, fye! By my faye,350
nowe is it nigh daye;
so was it never.
Therfore I praye
the sooth us to saye,
or that we desever.
Tunc cantet Angelus: 'Gloria in excelsis Deo et in terra pax bominibus bonae voluntatis.'
Fellowes in feare,356
may yee not here
this mutinge on highe?
may yee not here
this mutinge on highe?
Secundus Pastor
In ’glore’ and in ’glere’?359
Yett noe man was nere
within our sight.
In ’glore’ and in ’glere’?359
Yett noe man was nere
within our sight.
Tertius Pastor
Naye, yt was a ’glorye.’362
Nowe am I sorye
bowt more songe.
Naye, yt was a ’glorye.’362
Nowe am I sorye
bowt more songe.
Garcius
Of this strange storye365
such mirth is merye;
I would have amonge.
Of this strange storye365
such mirth is merye;
I would have amonge.
Primus Pastor
As I then deemed,368
’selsis’ it seemed
that bee songe soe.
As I then deemed,368
’selsis’ it seemed
that bee songe soe.
Secundus Pastor
Whyhe the light leemed,371
a wreakinge mee weened;
I wyst never whoo.
Whyhe the light leemed,371
a wreakinge mee weened;
I wyst never whoo.
Tertius Pastor
What songe was this, saye yee,374
that he sange to us all three?
Expounded shall yt bee
erre wee hethen passe;
for I am eldest of degree
and alsoe best, as seemes mee,
hit was ’grorus glorus’ with a ’glee.’380
Hit was neyther more nor lasse.
What songe was this, saye yee,374
that he sange to us all three?
Expounded shall yt bee
erre wee hethen passe;
for I am eldest of degree
and alsoe best, as seemes mee,
hit was ’grorus glorus’ with a ’glee.’380
Hit was neyther more nor lasse.
Garcius
Nay, yt was ’glorus glarus glorius’;382
methinke that note went over the howse.
A seemely man hee was, and curiouse;
but soone awaye hee was.
Nay, yt was ’glorus glarus glorius’;382
methinke that note went over the howse.
A seemely man hee was, and curiouse;
but soone awaye hee was.
Primus Pastor
Nay, yt was ’glorus glarus’ with a ’glo,’386
and mych of ’celsis’ was therto.
As ever have I rest or woo,
much hee spake of ’glas.’
Nay, yt was ’glorus glarus’ with a ’glo,’386
and mych of ’celsis’ was therto.
As ever have I rest or woo,
much hee spake of ’glas.’
Secundus Pastor
Naye, yt was neyther ’glas’ nor ’glye.’390
Therfore, fellowe, nowe stand bye.
Naye, yt was neyther ’glas’ nor ’glye.’390
Therfore, fellowe, nowe stand bye.
Tertius Pastor
By my fayth, hee was some spye,392
our sheepe for to steale.
Or elles hee was a man of our crafte,
for seemely hee was and [wounder] defte.
By my fayth, hee was some spye,392
our sheepe for to steale.
Or elles hee was a man of our crafte,
for seemely hee was and [wounder] defte.
Garcius
Nay, hee came by night — all thinges lefte —
our tuppes with tarre to teale.
Nay, hee came by night — all thinges lefte —
our tuppes with tarre to teale.
Primus Pastor
Naye, on a ’glor’ and on ’glay’ and a ’gly’398
gurd Gabryell when hee so gloryd.
When hee sange I might not be sorye;
through my brest-bonne bletinge hee bored.
Naye, on a ’glor’ and on ’glay’ and a ’gly’398
gurd Gabryell when hee so gloryd.
When hee sange I might not be sorye;
through my brest-bonne bletinge hee bored.
Secundus Pastor
Nay, by God, yt was a ’gloria,’402
sayde Gabryell when hee sayde soe.
He had a mych better voyce then I have,
as in heaven all other have soe.
Nay, by God, yt was a ’gloria,’402
sayde Gabryell when hee sayde soe.
He had a mych better voyce then I have,
as in heaven all other have soe.
Tertius Pastor
Wyll hee here howe hee sange ’celsis’?406
For on that sadly hee sett him;
nayther singes ’sar’ nor soe well ’cis,’
ney ’pax meryc Mawd when shee had mett him.’
Wyll hee here howe hee sange ’celsis’?406
For on that sadly hee sett him;
nayther singes ’sar’ nor soe well ’cis,’
ney ’pax meryc Mawd when shee had mett him.’
Garcius
On tyme hee touched on ’tarre,’410
and therto I tooke good intent;
all heaven might not have gonne harre,
that note on high when hee up hent.
On tyme hee touched on ’tarre,’410
and therto I tooke good intent;
all heaven might not have gonne harre,
that note on high when hee up hent.
Primus Pastor
And after a ’pax’ or of ’peace,’414
up as a pye hee pyped;
And after a ’pax’ or of ’peace,’414
up as a pye hee pyped;
such a loden — this is noe lesse —416
never in my life me so lyked.
never in my life me so lyked.
Secundus Pastor
Upon ’hominibus’ hee muted;418
that much mervayle to mee was.
And aye I quoked when hee so whewted;
I durst not bede wher that yt was.
Upon ’hominibus’ hee muted;418
that much mervayle to mee was.
And aye I quoked when hee so whewted;
I durst not bede wher that yt was.
Tertius Pastor
Yett, yett, hee sange more then all this,422
for some word is worthye a forder.
For hee sange ’bonae voluntatis’;
that is a cropp that passeth all other.
Yett, yett, hee sange more then all this,422
for some word is worthye a forder.
For hee sange ’bonae voluntatis’;
that is a cropp that passeth all other.
Garcius
Yett and yett he sange more to;426
from my mynde yt shall not starte.
Hee sange alsoe of a ’Deo’;
me thought that heled my harte.
Yett and yett he sange more to;426
from my mynde yt shall not starte.
Hee sange alsoe of a ’Deo’;
me thought that heled my harte.
And that word ’terra’ hee tamed —430
therto I toke good intent.
And ’pax’ alsoe may not be blamed;
for that to this songe I assent.
therto I toke good intent.
And ’pax’ alsoe may not be blamed;
for that to this songe I assent.
Primus Pastor
Nowe pray wee to him with good intent,434
and singe I wyll and me [unbrace]:
that hee will hett us to bee kent,
and to send us of his grace.
Nowe pray wee to him with good intent,434
and singe I wyll and me [unbrace]:
that hee will hett us to bee kent,
and to send us of his grace.
Secundus Pastor
Nowe syth I have all my will,438
never in this world soe well I was.
Singe wee nowe, I rede us, shryll
a mery songe us to solace.
Nowe syth I have all my will,438
never in this world soe well I was.
Singe wee nowe, I rede us, shryll
a mery songe us to solace.
Garcius
Singe we nowe; lett see,442
some songe will I assaye.
All men nowe singes after mee,
for musicke of mec learne yee maye.
Singe we nowe; lett see,442
some songe will I assaye.
All men nowe singes after mee,
for musicke of mec learne yee maye.
Tunc cantabunt et postea dicat Tertius Pastor (Here singe 'troly, loly, loly, loo.'):
Nowe wend we forth to Bethem,446
that is best our songe to bee,
for to see the starre-gleme,
the fruyt alsoe of that maydcn free.
that is best our songe to bee,
for to see the starre-gleme,
the fruyt alsoe of that maydcn free.
Primus Pastor
Nowe folowe we the starre that shines,450
tyll we come to that holy stable.
To Bethlem boyne the lymes;
followe we yt withowt any fable.
Nowe folowe we the starre that shines,450
tyll we come to that holy stable.
To Bethlem boyne the lymes;
followe we yt withowt any fable.
Secundus Pastor
Followe we hit and byes full fast;454
such a frendc loth us were to fayle.
Followe we hit and byes full fast;454
such a frendc loth us were to fayle.
Launche on ! I will not be the last456
upon Marye for to mervayle.
upon Marye for to mervayle.
Hic vadunt versus Bethlem.
Tertius Pastor
Stynt nowe; goe no moe steppes,458
for now the starre beginneth to stand.
Harvye, that good bene our happes
we seene — by our Savyour fonde.
Stynt nowe; goe no moe steppes,458
for now the starre beginneth to stand.
Harvye, that good bene our happes
we seene — by our Savyour fonde.
Hic apparet Angelus et dicat:
Sheppardes, of this sight462
be ye not afright,
for this is Godes might;
takes this in mynde.
To Bethlem nowe right;
there yee shall see in sight
that Christ is borne tonight468
to cover all mankynde.
be ye not afright,
for this is Godes might;
takes this in mynde.
To Bethlem nowe right;
there yee shall see in sight
that Christ is borne tonight468
to cover all mankynde.
Garcius
To Bethlem take wee the waye,470
for with you I thinke to wend,
that prince of peace for to praye
heaven to have at our ende.
To Bethlem take wee the waye,470
for with you I thinke to wend,
that prince of peace for to praye
heaven to have at our ende.
And singe we all, I read,474
some myrth to his majestee,
for certayne now see wee it indeede:
the kinge Sone of heavon is hee.
some myrth to his majestee,
for certayne now see wee it indeede:
the kinge Sone of heavon is hee.
Primus Pastor
Sym, sym, securlye478
here I see Marye,
and Jesus Christ fast bye
lapped in haye.
Sym, sym, securlye478
here I see Marye,
and Jesus Christ fast bye
lapped in haye.
Secundus Pastor
Kneele we downe in hye482
and praye wee him of mercye,
and welcome him worthelye
that woe does awaye.
Kneele we downe in hye482
and praye wee him of mercye,
and welcome him worthelye
that woe does awaye.
Tertius Pastor
Awaye all our woe ys486
and many mans moe ys.
Christ, lord, lett us kys
the cratch or the clothes.
Awaye all our woe ys486
and many mans moe ys.
Christ, lord, lett us kys
the cratch or the clothes.
Garcius
Solace nowe to see this490
byldes in my brest blys:
never after to do amys,
thinge that him loth ys.
Solace nowe to see this490
byldes in my brest blys:
never after to do amys,
thinge that him loth ys.
Primus Pastor
Whatever this ould man that here ys?494
Take heede how his head ys whore.
His beard is like a buske of bryers
with a pound of heare about his mouth and more.
Whatever this ould man that here ys?494
Take heede how his head ys whore.
His beard is like a buske of bryers
with a pound of heare about his mouth and more.
Secundus Pastor
More ys this marveyle to mee nowe,498
for to nappe greatly him needes.
Hartles is hee nowe
for aye to his heeles hee heedes.
More ys this marveyle to mee nowe,498
for to nappe greatly him needes.
Hartles is hee nowe
for aye to his heeles hee heedes.
Tertius Pastor
Why, with his berde though hit be rough,502
right well to her hee hydes.
Worthye wight, witt would wee nowe;
wyll ye worne us, worthye in weedes?
Why, with his berde though hit be rough,502
right well to her hee hydes.
Worthye wight, witt would wee nowe;
wyll ye worne us, worthye in weedes?
Maria
Sheppardes, sothlye I see506
that my sonne you hyther sent,
through Godes might in majestye
that in mee light and here is lent.
This man maryed was to mee
for noe sinne in such assent;
but to keepe my virginitee,512
and truly in non other intent.
Sheppardes, sothlye I see506
that my sonne you hyther sent,
through Godes might in majestye
that in mee light and here is lent.
This man maryed was to mee
for noe sinne in such assent;
but to keepe my virginitee,512
and truly in non other intent.
Joseph
Good men, Moyses take in mynde:514
as he was made through God allmight,
ordayned lawes us to bynde
which that wee should keepe of right;
man and woman for to bynde
lawefully them both to light;
to fructifye, as men may fynde,520
that tyme was wedded every wight.
Good men, Moyses take in mynde:514
as he was made through God allmight,
ordayned lawes us to bynde
which that wee should keepe of right;
man and woman for to bynde
lawefully them both to light;
to fructifye, as men may fynde,520
that tyme was wedded every wight.
Therfore wedded to her I was522
as lawe would: her for to lere
for noyse nor slander nor trespasse,
and through that deede the devill to dere,
as tould mee Gabriell, full of grace.
When I had trussed all my gere
to have fled and to have never seene her face,528
by him was I arested there.
as lawe would: her for to lere
for noyse nor slander nor trespasse,
and through that deede the devill to dere,
as tould mee Gabriell, full of grace.
When I had trussed all my gere
to have fled and to have never seene her face,528
by him was I arested there.
For hee sayde to mee sleepinge530
that shee lackles was of sinne.
And when I hard that tokeninge,
from her durst I noe waye twynne.
Therfore goes forth and preach this thinge,
all together and not in twynne:
that you have seene your heavonly kinge536
common all mankynde to mynne.
that shee lackles was of sinne.
And when I hard that tokeninge,
from her durst I noe waye twynne.
Therfore goes forth and preach this thinge,
all together and not in twynne:
that you have seene your heavonly kinge536
common all mankynde to mynne.
Primus Pastor
Great God, syttynge in thy troone,538
that made all thinge of nought,
nowe wee may thanke thee eychone:
this is hee that wee have sought.
Great God, syttynge in thy troone,538
that made all thinge of nought,
nowe wee may thanke thee eychone:
this is hee that wee have sought.
Secundus Pastor
Goe wee neere anone542
with such as we have brought.
Ringe, brooche, or pretiouse stone —
left see whether we have ought to proffer.
Goe wee neere anone542
with such as we have brought.
Ringe, brooche, or pretiouse stone —
left see whether we have ought to proffer.
Tertius Pastor
Lett us doe him homage.546
Lett us doe him homage.546
Primus Pastor
Whoe shall goe first? The page?547
Whoe shall goe first? The page?547
Secundus Pastor
Naye, yee be father in age.548
Therfore ye must first offer.
Naye, yee be father in age.548
Therfore ye must first offer.
Primus Pastor
Hayle, kinge of heavon soe hye,550
borne in a crybbe;
mankynd unto thee
thow hast made full sybbe.
Hayle, kinge of heavon soe hye,550
borne in a crybbe;
mankynd unto thee
thow hast made full sybbe.
Hayle, kynge, borne in a maydens bowre.554
Profettes did tell thow should be our succour;
this clarkes do saye.
Loe, I bringe thee a bell;
I praye thee save me from hell,
soe that I maye with thee dwell
and serve thee for aye.560
Profettes did tell thow should be our succour;
this clarkes do saye.
Loe, I bringe thee a bell;
I praye thee save me from hell,
soe that I maye with thee dwell
and serve thee for aye.560
Secundus Pastor
Hayle, the emperour of hell561
and of heaven alsoe;
the feynd shalt thow fell,
that ever hath binne fals.
Hayle, the emperour of hell561
and of heaven alsoe;
the feynd shalt thow fell,
that ever hath binne fals.
Hayle, the maker of the stare565
that stoode us beforne;
hayle, the blessedesfull baronne
that ever was borne.
Loe, sonne, I bringe thee a flackett.
Therby hanges a spoone
for to eat thy pottage with at noone,571
as I myselfe full oftetymes have donne.
With hart I praye thee to take yt.
that stoode us beforne;
hayle, the blessedesfull baronne
that ever was borne.
Loe, sonne, I bringe thee a flackett.
Therby hanges a spoone
for to eat thy pottage with at noone,571
as I myselfe full oftetymes have donne.
With hart I praye thee to take yt.
Tertius Pastor
Hayle, prince withowten any pere,574
that mankynde shall releeve.
Hayle, the fooe unto Lucyfere,
the which beguyled Eve.
Hayle, prince withowten any pere,574
that mankynde shall releeve.
Hayle, the fooe unto Lucyfere,
the which beguyled Eve.
Hayle, the graunter of hope,578
for one yearth now thow dwelles.
Loe, sonne, I bringe thee a cappe,
for I have nothinge elles.
for one yearth now thow dwelles.
Loe, sonne, I bringe thee a cappe,
for I have nothinge elles.
This gifte, sonne, that I give thee ys but smalle;582
and though I come the hyndmost of all,
when thow shalt men to thy blys call,
good lord, yett thinke one mee.
and though I come the hyndmost of all,
when thow shalt men to thy blys call,
good lord, yett thinke one mee.
Garcius
My deare, with dryrie unto thee I mee dresse,586
my state on felloweshippe that I doe not lose;
and for to save mee from all yll sicknesse,
I offer unto thee a payre of my wyves ould hose.
My deare, with dryrie unto thee I mee dresse,586
my state on felloweshippe that I doe not lose;
and for to save mee from all yll sicknesse,
I offer unto thee a payre of my wyves ould hose.
For other jewells, my sonne,590
have I none thee for to give
that is worthe anythinge at all,
but my good harte whyle I lyve
and my prayers tyll death doth mee call.
have I none thee for to give
that is worthe anythinge at all,
but my good harte whyle I lyve
and my prayers tyll death doth mee call.
The First Boye
Nowe to you, my fellowes, this doe I saye,595
for in this place, or that I wynde awaye:
unto yonder chyld lett us goe praye,
as our masters have donne us beforne.
Nowe to you, my fellowes, this doe I saye,595
for in this place, or that I wynde awaye:
unto yonder chyld lett us goe praye,
as our masters have donne us beforne.
The Second Boye
And of such goodes as wee have here,599
lett us offer to this prince so dere,
and to his mother, that mayden clere,
that of her body hasse [him] borne.
And of such goodes as wee have here,599
lett us offer to this prince so dere,
and to his mother, that mayden clere,
that of her body hasse [him] borne.
The First Boy
Abyde, syrres, I will goe firste to yonder kinge.603
Abyde, syrres, I will goe firste to yonder kinge.603
The Second Boye
And I will goe nexte to that lordinge.604
And I will goe nexte to that lordinge.604
The Thyrd Boye
Then will I be last of this offeringe;605
this can I saye, noe more.
Then will I be last of this offeringe;605
this can I saye, noe more.
The First Boye
Nowe, lord, for to give thee have I nothinge,607
neyther gold, silver, brooch, ne ringe,
nor noe rich robes meete for a kinge
that I have here in store.
Nowe, lord, for to give thee have I nothinge,607
neyther gold, silver, brooch, ne ringe,
nor noe rich robes meete for a kinge
that I have here in store.
But thoe hit lacke a stopple,611
take thee here my well fayre bottle,
for yt will hold a good pottle;
in fayth, I can give thee noe more.
take thee here my well fayre bottle,
for yt will hold a good pottle;
in fayth, I can give thee noe more.
The Second Boye
Lord, I know that thow art of this virgine borne,615
in full poore araye sittinge one her arme.
For to offer to thee have I noe skorne,
althoo thou be but a child.
For jewell have I none to give thee
to mayntayne thy royall dignitye;
but my hood, take yt thee,621
as thow art God and man.
Lord, I know that thow art of this virgine borne,615
in full poore araye sittinge one her arme.
For to offer to thee have I noe skorne,
althoo thou be but a child.
For jewell have I none to give thee
to mayntayne thy royall dignitye;
but my hood, take yt thee,621
as thow art God and man.
The Thyrd Boye
O noble chyld of thy Father on hye,623
alas, what have I for to give thee?
Save only my pype that soundeth so royallye,
elles truely have I nothinge at all.
Were I in the rocke or in the valey alowe,
I could make this pipe sound, I trowe,
that all the world should ringe629
and quaver as yt would fall.
O noble chyld of thy Father on hye,623
alas, what have I for to give thee?
Save only my pype that soundeth so royallye,
elles truely have I nothinge at all.
Were I in the rocke or in the valey alowe,
I could make this pipe sound, I trowe,
that all the world should ringe629
and quaver as yt would fall.
The Boye
Nowe, chyld, although thou be commen from God631
and bee thyselfe God in thy manhoode,
yet I knowe that in thy chyldhood
thow will for sweetemeat looke.
To pull downe apples, payres, and ploomes,
ould Joseph shall not neede to hurte his handes;
because thow haste not plentye of cromes,637
I give thee here my nuthooke.
Nowe, chyld, although thou be commen from God631
and bee thyselfe God in thy manhoode,
yet I knowe that in thy chyldhood
thow will for sweetemeat looke.
To pull downe apples, payres, and ploomes,
ould Joseph shall not neede to hurte his handes;
because thow haste not plentye of cromes,637
I give thee here my nuthooke.
Primus Pastor
Nowe farewell, mother and maye,639
for of synne nought thow wottest.
Thow hast brought forth this daye
Godes Sonne of mightis most.
Nowe farewell, mother and maye,639
for of synne nought thow wottest.
Thow hast brought forth this daye
Godes Sonne of mightis most.
Wherfore men shall saye:643
’Blessed in every coast and place
be hee, memoriall for us all.’
And that wee may from synne fall
and stand ever in his grace,
our lord God bee with thee.
’Blessed in every coast and place
be hee, memoriall for us all.’
And that wee may from synne fall
and stand ever in his grace,
our lord God bee with thee.
Secundus Pastor
Brethren, lett us all three649
singinge walke homwardlye.
Unkynd will I never in noe case bee,
but preach all that I can and knowe,
as Gabryell taught by his grace mee.
Singinge awaye hethen will I.
Brethren, lett us all three649
singinge walke homwardlye.
Unkynd will I never in noe case bee,
but preach all that I can and knowe,
as Gabryell taught by his grace mee.
Singinge awaye hethen will I.
Tertius Pastor
Over the sea, and I may have grace,655
I will gange and goe abowt nowe
to preach this thinge in every place;
and sheepe will I keepe no more nowe.
Over the sea, and I may have grace,655
I will gange and goe abowt nowe
to preach this thinge in every place;
and sheepe will I keepe no more nowe.
Garcius
I read wee us agree659
for our mysdeedes amendes to make,
for soe nowe will I;
and to the chyld I wholey mee betake
for aye securlye.
Sheppardes craft I forsake;
and to an anker herby665
I will in my prayers wach and wake.
I read wee us agree659
for our mysdeedes amendes to make,
for soe nowe will I;
and to the chyld I wholey mee betake
for aye securlye.
Sheppardes craft I forsake;
and to an anker herby665
I will in my prayers wach and wake.
Primus Pastor
And I an hermitte667
to prayse God, to praye,
to walke by stye and by streytt,
in wildernes to walke for aye.
And I shall noe man meete
but for my livinge I shall him praye,
barefoote one my feete.673
And thus will I live ever and aye.
And I an hermitte667
to prayse God, to praye,
to walke by stye and by streytt,
in wildernes to walke for aye.
And I shall noe man meete
but for my livinge I shall him praye,
barefoote one my feete.673
And thus will I live ever and aye.
For aye, ever, and alwayse,675
this world I fully refuse,
my mysse to amend with monys.
Turne to thy fellowes and kys.
this world I fully refuse,
my mysse to amend with monys.
Turne to thy fellowes and kys.
I yelde, for in youth679
we have bine fellowes, iwys.
Therfore lend me your mouth,
and frendly let us kysse.
we have bine fellowes, iwys.
Therfore lend me your mouth,
and frendly let us kysse.
Secundus Pastor
From London to Lowth683
such another shepperd I wott not where is.
Both frend and cowth,
God grant you all his blys.
From London to Lowth683
such another shepperd I wott not where is.
Both frend and cowth,
God grant you all his blys.
Tertius Pastor
To that blys bringe you687
great God, if that thy will bee.
To that blys bringe you687
great God, if that thy will bee.
Amen, all singe you;689
good men, farewell yee.
good men, farewell yee.
Garcius
Well for to fare, eych frend,691
God of his might graunt you;
for here now we make an ende.
Farewell, for wee from you goe nowe.
Well for to fare, eych frend,691
God of his might graunt you;
for here now we make an ende.
Farewell, for wee from you goe nowe.
Finis
The Vintneres PlayeContents
Incipit Pagina Octava Trium Regum Orientalium.
Primus Rex
Mightye God in majestye,1
that rules the people of Judee,
when thow one man wilt have pittye,
and his sinnes forbye,
send some tokeninge, lord, to mee,
that ylke starre that I may see
that Balaham sayd should ryse and bee7
in his prophecye.
Mightye God in majestye,1
that rules the people of Judee,
when thow one man wilt have pittye,
and his sinnes forbye,
send some tokeninge, lord, to mee,
that ylke starre that I may see
that Balaham sayd should ryse and bee7
in his prophecye.
For well I wotte, forsooth iwys,9
that his prophecye sooth is.
A starre should ryse tokninge of blys
when Godes Sonne is borne.
Therfore these lordes and I in fere
in this mounte make our prayer
devoutlye once in the yeare,15
for therto we binne sworne.
that his prophecye sooth is.
A starre should ryse tokninge of blys
when Godes Sonne is borne.
Therfore these lordes and I in fere
in this mounte make our prayer
devoutlye once in the yeare,15
for therto we binne sworne.
Secundus Rex
Yea, we that binne of Balahams bloode,17
that prophecyed of that sweete foode —
when Balaack, that kinge soe woode,
to curse would hee have made
Godes people of Israell.
But power fayled everye deale;
to prophecye mankyndes heale23
that tyme happe lice hadd —
therfore wee kinges of his kynde,
I read wee take his wordes in mynde,
grace in him if wee maye fynde
that Godes Sonne shalbe.
And goe wee praye, both one and all,29
into the Mounte Victoryall.
Paraventure such grace may fall
that starre that wee maye see.
Yea, we that binne of Balahams bloode,17
that prophecyed of that sweete foode —
when Balaack, that kinge soe woode,
to curse would hee have made
Godes people of Israell.
But power fayled everye deale;
to prophecye mankyndes heale23
that tyme happe lice hadd —
therfore wee kinges of his kynde,
I read wee take his wordes in mynde,
grace in him if wee maye fynde
that Godes Sonne shalbe.
And goe wee praye, both one and all,29
into the Mounte Victoryall.
Paraventure such grace may fall
that starre that wee maye see.
Tertius Rex
Syr, securlye I read on right;33
unto that hill I will me dight
and there beseech God almight
one us for to have mynde,
and of that starre to have a sight.
Worshippe wee all that sweete wight
that Balaham to us beheight,39
that shall forbye mankynde.
Syr, securlye I read on right;33
unto that hill I will me dight
and there beseech God almight
one us for to have mynde,
and of that starre to have a sight.
Worshippe wee all that sweete wight
that Balaham to us beheight,39
that shall forbye mankynde.
Saye, fellowe, take this coursere41
and abyde mee right here.
and abyde mee right here.
Goe wee, syres, to our prayer,43
I read now in good faye.
I have donne this manye a yere,
and my auncetours that before mee were.
Highe God, prince of power,
thou comforte us todaye.
I read now in good faye.
I have donne this manye a yere,
and my auncetours that before mee were.
Highe God, prince of power,
thou comforte us todaye.
Hic descendunt de equis et ibunt in montem.
Primus Rex
Lord, what tyme ys yt thy will49
Balahams prophecye to fullfill,
thou give us grace, both lowd and styll,
and by some signe us shewe.
Lord, what tyme ys yt thy will49
Balahams prophecye to fullfill,
thou give us grace, both lowd and styll,
and by some signe us shewe.
Secundus Rex
Yea, lord, though wee bee unworthye,53
one thy men thou have mercye;
and of thy birthe thou certefye
her to thy knightes three.
Yea, lord, though wee bee unworthye,53
one thy men thou have mercye;
and of thy birthe thou certefye
her to thy knightes three.
Tertius Rex
Lord God, leader of Israell,57
that dye would for mankyndes heale,
thow come to us and not conceale,
but bee our counselour.
Lord God, leader of Israell,57
that dye would for mankyndes heale,
thow come to us and not conceale,
but bee our counselour.
Primus Rex
Of all this world thou art the well61
that shalbe called Emanuell.
Deeme the, lord, with us to dwell,
and graunte us our prayer.
Of all this world thou art the well61
that shalbe called Emanuell.
Deeme the, lord, with us to dwell,
and graunte us our prayer.
Tunc apparebit stella.
Primus Rex
A, syr roy, si vous ploitt,65
gardes sus sur vostre teste.
A, syr roy, si vous ploitt,65
gardes sus sur vostre teste.
Secundus Rex
Une esteile issi est67
que syr vous reploiste.
Une esteile issi est67
que syr vous reploiste.
Tertius Rex
Aloies, soit luy une semblant69
de une virgin portant, come le semble,
de une enfant em brace apportement.
Aloies, soit luy une semblant69
de une virgin portant, come le semble,
de une enfant em brace apportement.
[Primus Rex]
A, lord, blessed most thou bee,72
that one thy people hase pittye.
Witterly now witten wee
that wrought is our askinge.
A, lord, blessed most thou bee,72
that one thy people hase pittye.
Witterly now witten wee
that wrought is our askinge.
Secundus Rex
That our prayer hard hasse hee76
I leve full well, well by my lewtee;
for in the starre a chyid I see
and verye tokeninge.
That our prayer hard hasse hee76
I leve full well, well by my lewtee;
for in the starre a chyid I see
and verye tokeninge.
Tertius Rex
Lordes, I read wee hethen hye,80
for I dare saye, and nothinge lye,
fullfilled is Balahams prophecye;
by this wee maye well knowe.
Lordes, I read wee hethen hye,80
for I dare saye, and nothinge lye,
fullfilled is Balahams prophecye;
by this wee maye well knowe.
Tunc reges iterum genua flectent, et Angelus portans stellam.
Primus Rex
Yea, lest this bee some fantasye84
yett praye we all speciallye;
for if hee bee borne verelye
more sygnes he will us shewe.
Yea, lest this bee some fantasye84
yett praye we all speciallye;
for if hee bee borne verelye
more sygnes he will us shewe.
Angelus
Ryse up, yee kinges three,88
and commys anone after mee
into the land of Judee
as fast as yee may hye.
The chyld yee seeke there shall yee see,
borne all of a mayden free,
that kinge of heaven and yearth shalbee94
and all mankynde forbye.
Ryse up, yee kinges three,88
and commys anone after mee
into the land of Judee
as fast as yee may hye.
The chyld yee seeke there shall yee see,
borne all of a mayden free,
that kinge of heaven and yearth shalbee94
and all mankynde forbye.
Here the kinges ryse up.
Primus Rex
Lordes, hye wee heathen anone.96
Nowe wee binne bydden theder gonne,
I will never hyde — by my bonne —
tyll I at him bee.
Lordes, hye wee heathen anone.96
Nowe wee binne bydden theder gonne,
I will never hyde — by my bonne —
tyll I at him bee.
Secundus Rex
Yea, syrs, I read us everyechone100
dromodaryes to ryde upon,
for swyfter beasts be there none.
One I have, ye shall see.
Yea, syrs, I read us everyechone100
dromodaryes to ryde upon,
for swyfter beasts be there none.
One I have, ye shall see.
Tertius Rex
A dromodarye, in good faye,104
will goe lightly on his waye
an hundreth myles upon a daye;
such beasts nowe take wee.
A dromodarye, in good faye,104
will goe lightly on his waye
an hundreth myles upon a daye;
such beasts nowe take wee.
Primus Rex
Lordes, and I leeve well maye108
that child would shorten well our waye
that bringinge presentes to his paye,
and most is of degree.
Lordes, and I leeve well maye108
that child would shorten well our waye
that bringinge presentes to his paye,
and most is of degree.
Then goe downe to the beastes and ryde abowt.
Primus Rex
Alas, where is this starre iwent?112
Our light from us awaye is glent.
Nowe wott I not where we bene lent,
nor whitherward lyes our waye.
Alas, where is this starre iwent?112
Our light from us awaye is glent.
Nowe wott I not where we bene lent,
nor whitherward lyes our waye.
Secundus Rex
Praye we to God with good intent,116
to whome we bringe our present.
Hee will never suffer us to be shent;
that dare I bouldly saye.
Praye we to God with good intent,116
to whome we bringe our present.
Hee will never suffer us to be shent;
that dare I bouldly saye.
Tertius Rex
It is good that we enquire120
if any the waye can us lere.
Saye, [belamye] that rydes there,
tell us some tydinge.
It is good that we enquire120
if any the waye can us lere.
Saye, [belamye] that rydes there,
tell us some tydinge.
The Messinger
Syr, tell me what your will were.124
Syr, tell me what your will were.124
Primus Rex
Can thou ought saye what place or where125
a child is borne that crowne shall beare
and of the Jewes bee kynge?
Can thou ought saye what place or where125
a child is borne that crowne shall beare
and of the Jewes bee kynge?
Secundus Rex
We see the starre shine verey128
in the east in noble araye.
Therfore wee come nowe this waye
to worshippe him with wynne.
We see the starre shine verey128
in the east in noble araye.
Therfore wee come nowe this waye
to worshippe him with wynne.
Messinger
Hould your peace, syrs, I you praye!132
For if kinge Herode here you soe saye,
he would goe wood, by my faye,
and flye out of his skynne.
Hould your peace, syrs, I you praye!132
For if kinge Herode here you soe saye,
he would goe wood, by my faye,
and flye out of his skynne.
Tertius Rex
And sythe a kinge is soe nere,136
goe wee to him in all manere.
And sythe a kinge is soe nere,136
goe wee to him in all manere.
Messinger
Yee may well see hee wonnys here,138
a pallace in to dwell.
But maye hee wott withowten were
that anye is borne of more powere,
you bringe yourselves in greate dangere
such tidinges for to tell.
Yee may well see hee wonnys here,138
a pallace in to dwell.
But maye hee wott withowten were
that anye is borne of more powere,
you bringe yourselves in greate dangere
such tidinges for to tell.
Here the Messinger must goe to the kinge. Minstrells here must playe.
O noble kinge and worthye conqueroure,144
crowned in gould, sittinge on hye,
Mahound thee save longe in honoure!
License I require to speake to thee.
Tidings now, my lord, I shall you tell
that these three kinge doe shewe unto mee.
From whense the binne I knowe not well;150
yonder the stond, as yee may see.
crowned in gould, sittinge on hye,
Mahound thee save longe in honoure!
License I require to speake to thee.
Tidings now, my lord, I shall you tell
that these three kinge doe shewe unto mee.
From whense the binne I knowe not well;150
yonder the stond, as yee may see.
Primus Rex
Syr roy, ryall and reverent,152
Deu vous gard, omnipotent.
Syr roy, ryall and reverent,152
Deu vous gard, omnipotent.
Secundus Rex
Nos summes veneus comoplent,154
novelis de enquire.
Nos summes veneus comoplent,154
novelis de enquire.
Staffe.
Herodes
Bien soies venues, royes gent.156
Me detes tout vetere entent.
Bien soies venues, royes gent.156
Me detes tout vetere entent.
Tertius Rex
Infant querenues de grand parent,158
et roy de celi et terre.
Infant querenues de grand parent,158
et roy de celi et terre.
Herodes
Syrs, avise you what you sayne!160
Such tydinges makes my harte unfayne.
I read you take those wordes agayne
for feare of velanye.
There is none soe great that me dare gayne,
to take my realme and to attayne
my power, but hee shall have payne166
and punished appertlye.
Syrs, avise you what you sayne!160
Such tydinges makes my harte unfayne.
I read you take those wordes agayne
for feare of velanye.
There is none soe great that me dare gayne,
to take my realme and to attayne
my power, but hee shall have payne166
and punished appertlye.
I kinge of kinges, non soe keene;168
I soveraigne syre, as well is seene;
I tyrant that maye both take and teene
castell, towre, and towne!
I soveraigne syre, as well is seene;
I tyrant that maye both take and teene
castell, towre, and towne!
I weld this world withouten weene;172
I beate all those unbuxone binne;
I drive the devils all bydeene
deepe in hell adowne.
I beate all those unbuxone binne;
I drive the devils all bydeene
deepe in hell adowne.
For I am kinge of all mankynde;176
I byd, I beate, I loose, I bynde;
I maister the moone. Take this in mynd —
that I am most of might.
I byd, I beate, I loose, I bynde;
I maister the moone. Take this in mynd —
that I am most of might.
I am the greatest above degree180
that is, or was, or ever shalbe;
the sonne yt dare not shine on me
and I byd him goe downe.
Noe raigne to fall, shall non be free;
nor noe lord have that libertie
that dare abyde and I byd flee,186
but I shall cracke his crowne.
that is, or was, or ever shalbe;
the sonne yt dare not shine on me
and I byd him goe downe.
Noe raigne to fall, shall non be free;
nor noe lord have that libertie
that dare abyde and I byd flee,186
but I shall cracke his crowne.
Non farre nor neare that doth me nye —188
whoe wrathes me I shall him nye;
for everye freake I dare defye
that nyll me paye ne plaese.
But ye be beane, I shall you beate;
there is noe man for you shall treate.
All for wrothe, see how I sweate!194
My hart is not at ease.
whoe wrathes me I shall him nye;
for everye freake I dare defye
that nyll me paye ne plaese.
But ye be beane, I shall you beate;
there is noe man for you shall treate.
All for wrothe, see how I sweate!194
My hart is not at ease.
Staffe.
For all men may wott and see —196
both hee and you all three —
that I am kinge of Gallilee,
whatsoever he sayes or does.
both hee and you all three —
that I am kinge of Gallilee,
whatsoever he sayes or does.
Sword.
What the deveil should this bee?200
A boye, a growme of lowe degree,
should raygne above my ryalltee
and make me but a goose,
A boye, a growme of lowe degree,
should raygne above my ryalltee
and make me but a goose,
Cast up.
that ringes and raignes so riallye?204
All grace and goodnes I have to give.
There is noe prince but hee shall plye
to doe my hartes ease.
But now you may both here and see
that I reconed up my rialtye.
I red you all be ruled by mee210
and found mee for to please.
All grace and goodnes I have to give.
There is noe prince but hee shall plye
to doe my hartes ease.
But now you may both here and see
that I reconed up my rialtye.
I red you all be ruled by mee210
and found mee for to please.
Primus Rex
'Vidimus stellam eius in oriente et venimus cum muneribus adorare eum.'
Syr, wee see the starre appeare212
in the east withouten were
in a merveilouse manere,
together as we cann praye.
in the east withouten were
in a merveilouse manere,
together as we cann praye.
Secundus Rex
Wee see never non soe cleare;216
by it the waye we could lere.
But when we came to your land here
then vanished it awaye.
Wee see never non soe cleare;216
by it the waye we could lere.
But when we came to your land here
then vanished it awaye.
Tertius Rex
By prophecye well wotten wee220
that a child born should bee
to rule the people of Judee,
as was sayd many a yeare.
By prophecye well wotten wee220
that a child born should bee
to rule the people of Judee,
as was sayd many a yeare.
Herodes
That is false, by my lewtee,224
for in mauger of you all three
this realme moves all of mee;
other kinges non shall be here.
That is false, by my lewtee,224
for in mauger of you all three
this realme moves all of mee;
other kinges non shall be here.
But sythen you speake of prophecye,228
I will witt anon in hie
whether yee saye sooth or lye —
my clarke soone shall see.
Syr Doctor, that cheife art of clergie,
looke up thy bookes of prophecye
of Daniell, David, and Isaye,234
and what thou seest say thou mee.
I will witt anon in hie
whether yee saye sooth or lye —
my clarke soone shall see.
Syr Doctor, that cheife art of clergie,
looke up thy bookes of prophecye
of Daniell, David, and Isaye,234
and what thou seest say thou mee.
These kinges be come a farre way236
to seeke a child, I hard saye,
that should be borne in this cuntraye
my kingdome to destroye.
Seeke eych leafe, I thee praye,
and what thou findes in good faye
tell now here, for I dare laye242
that all these lordes lye.
to seeke a child, I hard saye,
that should be borne in this cuntraye
my kingdome to destroye.
Seeke eych leafe, I thee praye,
and what thou findes in good faye
tell now here, for I dare laye242
that all these lordes lye.
Doctor
Nay, my lord, bee ye bould;244
I trowe noe prophetes before would
write anythinge your hart to could
or your right to denye.
But syth your grace at this tyme would
that I the prophets declare should,
of Christes comminge as they have tould,250
the trueth to certyfle,
I beseech your ryall majestee
with patience of your benignitie
the trueth to here, and pardone mee
there sayenges to declare.
Nay, my lord, bee ye bould;244
I trowe noe prophetes before would
write anythinge your hart to could
or your right to denye.
But syth your grace at this tyme would
that I the prophets declare should,
of Christes comminge as they have tould,250
the trueth to certyfle,
I beseech your ryall majestee
with patience of your benignitie
the trueth to here, and pardone mee
there sayenges to declare.
Herodes
Nay, my true clarke, that will not I256
debate with thee; therfore in hye
looke well on everye prophecye.
For nothing that thou spare,
Nay, my true clarke, that will not I256
debate with thee; therfore in hye
looke well on everye prophecye.
For nothing that thou spare,
but search the trueth of Esaye,260
Ezechiell, Nauum, and Jheremye,
Micheas, Abdias, and Zacharye,
of Christ what they doe saye.
Looke alsoe upon Malachye,
Aggeus, Oseas, and Sophonye,
Joell, Amos, and Abacuck in hye;266
looke non be left awaye.
Ezechiell, Nauum, and Jheremye,
Micheas, Abdias, and Zacharye,
of Christ what they doe saye.
Looke alsoe upon Malachye,
Aggeus, Oseas, and Sophonye,
Joell, Amos, and Abacuck in hye;266
looke non be left awaye.
[Doctor]
'Non auferetur sceptrum de Juda et dux de foemore eius, donec veniet qui mittendus est et erit ipse expectatio gentium.' Genesis, quadragessimo nono.
The Holy Scripture maketh declaration268
by patryarckes and prophettes of Christes nativitie,
when Jacob prophecied by playne demonstration,
sayde the realme of Juda and eke the regaltye
from that generation never taken should bee
untill hee were come that most mightye is,
sent from the Father, kinge of heavenly blys.274
by patryarckes and prophettes of Christes nativitie,
when Jacob prophecied by playne demonstration,
sayde the realme of Juda and eke the regaltye
from that generation never taken should bee
untill hee were come that most mightye is,
sent from the Father, kinge of heavenly blys.274
And now fulfilled is Jacobs prophecye;275
for kinge Herode that is nowe rayninge
is noe Jewe borne nor of that progenye,
but a stranger by the Romans made there kinge;
and the Jewes knowe non of ther blood descendinge
by succession to claime the scepter and regaltye;
wherfore Christe is nowe borne our kinge and messye.
for kinge Herode that is nowe rayninge
is noe Jewe borne nor of that progenye,
but a stranger by the Romans made there kinge;
and the Jewes knowe non of ther blood descendinge
by succession to claime the scepter and regaltye;
wherfore Christe is nowe borne our kinge and messye.
Herodes
A bill.
That is false, by Mahound full of might!282
That ould villard Jacob, doted for age,
shall withold by no prophecye the tytle and right
of Romans hye conquest which to mee in heritage
is fallen for ever, as prince of hye parentage.
If anye other kinge or messye intend it to wynne,
his head from his bodye with this sword shall I twynne.
That ould villard Jacob, doted for age,
shall withold by no prophecye the tytle and right
of Romans hye conquest which to mee in heritage
is fallen for ever, as prince of hye parentage.
If anye other kinge or messye intend it to wynne,
his head from his bodye with this sword shall I twynne.
Et dicat, 'Read one.'
Doctor
'Cum venerit sancta sanctorum cessabit unctio vestra.'
Daniell, fulfilled with heavenly grace,289
prophecied alsoe by divine inspiration
that when he was come that of all holye was
most holiest in yearth, to take his habitation
in the wombe of a virgin, and by his blessed incarnation
out of Sathans band to deliver mankynd
whom synne originall most pitiously did bynd —
then both unctions, sacrifices, and rittes ceremonyall
of the ould testament with legall observation
shall utterly cease and take there end fynall
through Christes commynge, which for mans salvation
a newe testament should ordayne by devine operation,
offeringe himselfe in sacrafice for mankyndes offence,
which from heaven was exiled through his greate negligence.
prophecied alsoe by divine inspiration
that when he was come that of all holye was
most holiest in yearth, to take his habitation
in the wombe of a virgin, and by his blessed incarnation
out of Sathans band to deliver mankynd
whom synne originall most pitiously did bynd —
then both unctions, sacrifices, and rittes ceremonyall
of the ould testament with legall observation
shall utterly cease and take there end fynall
through Christes commynge, which for mans salvation
a newe testament should ordayne by devine operation,
offeringe himselfe in sacrafice for mankyndes offence,
which from heaven was exiled through his greate negligence.
Herodes
Fye on that dreame-reader! Such dotardes never shall,
ney noe sleepie sluggard, make my right title cease.
But I shall knightlye keepe yt, whatsoever shall befall,
agaynst that yonge godlinge. And if hee ones doe presse
this kingdome to clayme, or put mee to distresse,
his head of shall I hewe. Yett looke yf thou finde there
wher this boye is borne for whom these kinges enquire.
Fye on that dreame-reader! Such dotardes never shall,
ney noe sleepie sluggard, make my right title cease.
But I shall knightlye keepe yt, whatsoever shall befall,
agaynst that yonge godlinge. And if hee ones doe presse
this kingdome to clayme, or put mee to distresse,
his head of shall I hewe. Yett looke yf thou finde there
wher this boye is borne for whom these kinges enquire.
[Doctor]
'Et tu Bethlem quidem terra Juda nequaquam minima es in principibus Judae. Ex te enim exiet dux qui reget populum meum Israell.' Michei quinto et Mathei secundo.
Micheas, inflamed with ghostly inspiration,310
prophecied that Bethlem should a child forth bringe.
Ruler of Godes people and of the Jewes nation
should hee be borne, of Israell to be kinge.
prophecied that Bethlem should a child forth bringe.
Ruler of Godes people and of the Jewes nation
should hee be borne, of Israell to be kinge.
Alsoe Esaye and Jheremye, full vertuous of beinge,314
with divers others mo fulfilled with grace,
of Christes comminge prophecied while they were livinge.
with divers others mo fulfilled with grace,
of Christes comminge prophecied while they were livinge.
Doctor
'Ambulabunt gentes in lumine tuo et reges in splendore ortus tui.' Esaui sexagessimo.
Esawe, to whom the spirit of prophecye317
was singulerly given through the Holy Ghost,
in his tyme prophicied that kinges witterlye
and folkes of strange natyons and from sundrye coasts —
that princes death to magnifie, which of might is moste —
should walke in great light; and brightnes should apere,
as did unto these kinges in a bright starre shininge clere.
was singulerly given through the Holy Ghost,
in his tyme prophicied that kinges witterlye
and folkes of strange natyons and from sundrye coasts —
that princes death to magnifie, which of might is moste —
should walke in great light; and brightnes should apere,
as did unto these kinges in a bright starre shininge clere.
Herodes
'Effundam super parvulum istum furorem meum et super consilium juvenum, disperdam parvulos de fores, et juvenes in plateis morientur gladio meo.'
Alas, what presumption should move that pevish page
or any elvish godlinge to take from me my crowne?
or any elvish godlinge to take from me my crowne?
Cast downe the sword.
But, by Mahound, that boye for all his greate outrage
shall die under my hand, that elfe and vile [congion].
And all his pertakers I shall slea and beate downe,
and both of him and his finall distruction make.
Such vengeance and eke crueltye on them all will I take
shall die under my hand, that elfe and vile [congion].
And all his pertakers I shall slea and beate downe,
and both of him and his finall distruction make.
Such vengeance and eke crueltye on them all will I take
that non such a slaughter was seene or hard before,
syth Athalia here raigned, that fell and furiouse queene,
that made slea all men children that of kinges blood were
when her soone was dead. So for to wreake my teene
I shall hewe that harlott with my bright brond so keene
into peeces smale. Yett looke and search agayne
if these kinges shall him finde and his presence attayne.
syth Athalia here raigned, that fell and furiouse queene,
that made slea all men children that of kinges blood were
when her soone was dead. So for to wreake my teene
I shall hewe that harlott with my bright brond so keene
into peeces smale. Yett looke and search agayne
if these kinges shall him finde and his presence attayne.
Doctor
'Reges Tharsis et Insule munera offerent; reges Arabum et Saba dona adducent.' [Psalmo] septuagesimo primo.
David, of all prophettes called most prepotent,338
prophecied that kinges of Tharsis and Arabye
with misticall giftes shall come and presente
that lord and prince, that kinge and hye messye,
of Abrahams seede descendinge lineallye —
which kinges with great treasure here in presence,
to seeke him as soverraigne and lawde his magnificence.
prophecied that kinges of Tharsis and Arabye
with misticall giftes shall come and presente
that lord and prince, that kinge and hye messye,
of Abrahams seede descendinge lineallye —
which kinges with great treasure here in presence,
to seeke him as soverraigne and lawde his magnificence.
My lord, by prophecie is proved you beforne345
that in Bethiem should bee borne
a child to save that was forlorne
and rule all Israell.
that in Bethiem should bee borne
a child to save that was forlorne
and rule all Israell.
Herodes
Breake a sword.
By cockes sowle, thou art forsworne!349
Have donne! Those bookes were rent and torne.
For hee shalbe noe kinge in crowne,
but I fullye in my weale.
Have donne! Those bookes were rent and torne.
For hee shalbe noe kinge in crowne,
but I fullye in my weale.
And maugard David, that sheppard with his slinge,353
Esaye, Jheremye, with all there osspringe,
here gett noe other messye or kynge
from my right title to expell.
Esaye, Jheremye, with all there osspringe,
here gett noe other messye or kynge
from my right title to expell.
Cast up.
What a devill is this to saye:357
that I should be disproved and put awaye —
syth my right is soe verey —
for a boyes boast?
This realme is myne and shalbe aye,
manfullye maynteane yt while I may,
though hee bringe with him todaye363
the devill and all his hoaste.
that I should be disproved and put awaye —
syth my right is soe verey —
for a boyes boast?
This realme is myne and shalbe aye,
manfullye maynteane yt while I may,
though hee bringe with him todaye363
the devill and all his hoaste.
Cast up.
But goes you forth, you kinges three,365
and enquire if it soe bee.
But algates come agayne by mee,
for you I thinke to feede.
And if hee bee of such degree,
him will I honour as donne yee,
as falles for his dignitie371
in word, thought, and deede.
and enquire if it soe bee.
But algates come agayne by mee,
for you I thinke to feede.
And if hee bee of such degree,
him will I honour as donne yee,
as falles for his dignitie371
in word, thought, and deede.
Primus Rex
By your leave, syr, and have good daye,373
tyll we come agayne this waye.
By your leave, syr, and have good daye,373
tyll we come agayne this waye.
Secundus Rex
Syr, as sonne as ever wee maye;375
and as we seene, soe shall wee saye.
Syr, as sonne as ever wee maye;375
and as we seene, soe shall wee saye.
Tertius Rex
And of his riches and his araye377
from you wee shall not layne.
And of his riches and his araye377
from you wee shall not layne.
Herodes
Farewell, lordes, in good faye;379
but hye you fast agayne.
Farewell, lordes, in good faye;379
but hye you fast agayne.
The boye and pigge when they kinges are gonne.
Owt, alas, what the divell is this?381
For shame almost I fare amysse
for was I never soe woe, iwisse;
for wrath I am nere wood.
For everye man may well say thus —
that I maynteane my realme amysse,
to lett a boye inherite my blys387
that never was of my blood.
For shame almost I fare amysse
for was I never soe woe, iwisse;
for wrath I am nere wood.
For everye man may well say thus —
that I maynteane my realme amysse,
to lett a boye inherite my blys387
that never was of my blood.
Staffe.
But yett the lasse it greivouse mee389
that I lett goe those kinges three;
for I shall knowe nowe which is hee
when the commen agayne.
Then will they tell mee in what contrey
that this boye then borne is hee;
then shalbe taken both they and hee,395
and that will make mee fayne.
that I lett goe those kinges three;
for I shall knowe nowe which is hee
when the commen agayne.
Then will they tell mee in what contrey
that this boye then borne is hee;
then shalbe taken both they and hee,395
and that will make mee fayne.
Sword.
By cockes sowle, come they agayne397
all three traytors shall bee slayne,
and that ylke swedlinge swayne —
I shall choppe of his head.
Godes grace shall them not gayne,
nor noe prophecye save them from payne.
That rocked rybauld, and I may rayne,403
rufully shalbe his reade.
all three traytors shall bee slayne,
and that ylke swedlinge swayne —
I shall choppe of his head.
Godes grace shall them not gayne,
nor noe prophecye save them from payne.
That rocked rybauld, and I may rayne,403
rufully shalbe his reade.
By Mahound full of mightes,405
tomorrowe I will send after my knightes
to rule my realme and my rightes
agaynst this boyes boaste,
and rayse the contrye one everye syde,
all that ever may goe or ryde.
Soe shall this boye loose his pryde,411
for all his greatest hoste.
tomorrowe I will send after my knightes
to rule my realme and my rightes
agaynst this boyes boaste,
and rayse the contrye one everye syde,
all that ever may goe or ryde.
Soe shall this boye loose his pryde,411
for all his greatest hoste.
This boye doth mee soe greatly anoye413
that I wax dull and pure drye.
Have done and fill the wyne in hye;
I dye but I have drinke!
Fill fast and lett the cuppes flye,
and goe wee heathen hastelye;
for I must ordeyne curiouslye419
agaynst these kynges comminge.
that I wax dull and pure drye.
Have done and fill the wyne in hye;
I dye but I have drinke!
Fill fast and lett the cuppes flye,
and goe wee heathen hastelye;
for I must ordeyne curiouslye419
agaynst these kynges comminge.
Finis
The Marcers PlayeContents
Pagina Nona: De Oblatione Trium Regum
Primus Rex
Myghtie God and moste of mayne,1
to honour thee wee may bee fayne:
the starre I see yt common agayne
that was owt of our sight.
Myghtie God and moste of mayne,1
to honour thee wee may bee fayne:
the starre I see yt common agayne
that was owt of our sight.
Secundus Rex
Thy lordshippe to us thou ney layne,5
that for mankynde would suffer payne.
Thou send us grace, if thou be gayne,
to come to thee tonight.
Thy lordshippe to us thou ney layne,5
that for mankynde would suffer payne.
Thou send us grace, if thou be gayne,
to come to thee tonight.
Tertius Rex
A, lord, honored be thou aye,9
for nowe we shall knowe well the waye.
I will followe yt in good faye,
my forward to fulfill.
A, lord, honored be thou aye,9
for nowe we shall knowe well the waye.
I will followe yt in good faye,
my forward to fulfill.
[Primus Rex]
I hope withowt dreade todaye13
to see that childe and his araye.
But methinkes, lordes, by my faye,
the starre yt standeth still.
I hope withowt dreade todaye13
to see that childe and his araye.
But methinkes, lordes, by my faye,
the starre yt standeth still.
Secundus Rex
That is a signe wee be neare,17
but high hall see I non here.
To a child of such powere
this howsinge standeth lowe.
That is a signe wee be neare,17
but high hall see I non here.
To a child of such powere
this howsinge standeth lowe.
Tertius Rex
Nowe wott I well, withouten were,21
without pryde hee will apere
to make men meeke, in such manere
an example us to shewe.
Nowe wott I well, withouten were,21
without pryde hee will apere
to make men meeke, in such manere
an example us to shewe.
Primus Rex
The starre yonder over the stable is.25
I wotte wee be not gonne amys,
for yt hath sterred ever or this
and nowe there yt is glent.
The starre yonder over the stable is.25
I wotte wee be not gonne amys,
for yt hath sterred ever or this
and nowe there yt is glent.
Secundus Rex
I wotte hee wonnes here, iwysse,29
and this simple house is his.
Ordeyne we nowe that kinge of blys
appertly our present.
I wotte hee wonnes here, iwysse,29
and this simple house is his.
Ordeyne we nowe that kinge of blys
appertly our present.
Tertitjs Rex
What present best will for him fall33
cast we here amongest us all;
for though hee lye in an oxe stall,
his might is never the lesse.
What present best will for him fall33
cast we here amongest us all;
for though hee lye in an oxe stall,
his might is never the lesse.
Primus Rex
’Kinge of Jewes’ wee shall him call;37
therfore of mee have hee shall-
that am his subjecte and his thrall-
gould, or I passe.
’Kinge of Jewes’ wee shall him call;37
therfore of mee have hee shall-
that am his subjecte and his thrall-
gould, or I passe.
For in our land is the manere41
to approache noe kinge neare
but dayntye giftes rich and deare
after his dignitie.
And for a kinge gould cleane and cleare
is moste commendable. Therfore nowe here
hee shall have that of mee.47
Alsoe yt seemes by this place
that little treasure his mother hasse.
Therfore to helpe hir in this case
gould shall be my present.
to approache noe kinge neare
but dayntye giftes rich and deare
after his dignitie.
And for a kinge gould cleane and cleare
is moste commendable. Therfore nowe here
hee shall have that of mee.47
Alsoe yt seemes by this place
that little treasure his mother hasse.
Therfore to helpe hir in this case
gould shall be my present.
Secundus Rex
And I will offer through Godes grace52
incense that noble savoure hasse.
Stynke of the stable yt shall wast,
theras they be lent.
And I will offer through Godes grace52
incense that noble savoure hasse.
Stynke of the stable yt shall wast,
theras they be lent.
Tertius Rex
And myrre is best my offeringe to bee:56
to anoynte him, as thinkes mee,
the childes members-head and knee,
and other lymmes all.
Thus shall we honour him all three
with thinges that falles to his degree,
towchinge manhoode and deitie.62
These giftes will well befall.
And myrre is best my offeringe to bee:56
to anoynte him, as thinkes mee,
the childes members-head and knee,
and other lymmes all.
Thus shall we honour him all three
with thinges that falles to his degree,
towchinge manhoode and deitie.62
These giftes will well befall.
Primus Rex
You saye well, lordes, witterlye.64
As towchinge gould, prove maye I,
yt should be given him dewlye
because of temporalitye.
Syth hee shall be kinge most mightye,
trybute hee must have trulye;
and gould therfore witterlye70
is beste, as thinkes me.
You saye well, lordes, witterlye.64
As towchinge gould, prove maye I,
yt should be given him dewlye
because of temporalitye.
Syth hee shall be kinge most mightye,
trybute hee must have trulye;
and gould therfore witterlye70
is beste, as thinkes me.
Secundus Rex
And syth hee hath in him godhead,72
methinkes best-as eate I bread-
incense to give him through my reade
in name of sacrifice,
And syth hee hath in him godhead,72
methinkes best-as eate I bread-
incense to give him through my reade
in name of sacrifice,
for that may noe waye be lead.76
Syth hee of Holy Church is head,
more dewe giftes, yf I should be dead,
I cannot devise.
Syth hee of Holy Church is head,
more dewe giftes, yf I should be dead,
I cannot devise.
Tertius Rex
You saye full well, syrs, both two.80
And myrre is good, methinkes alsoe.
Syth hee for man will suffer woo
and dye on roode-tree,
myrre-that puttes sinne him fro
and saves man from rowtinge woo;
for yt is best to balme him thoo,86
that shall hee have of mee.
You saye full well, syrs, both two.80
And myrre is good, methinkes alsoe.
Syth hee for man will suffer woo
and dye on roode-tree,
myrre-that puttes sinne him fro
and saves man from rowtinge woo;
for yt is best to balme him thoo,86
that shall hee have of mee.
Primus Rex
By these giftes three of good araye88
three thinges understand I maye:
a kinges powere, sooth to saye,
by gould here in my hand;
and for his godhead lastlye aye
incense wee must give him todaye;
and bodely death alsoe in good faye94
by myrre I understande.
By these giftes three of good araye88
three thinges understand I maye:
a kinges powere, sooth to saye,
by gould here in my hand;
and for his godhead lastlye aye
incense wee must give him todaye;
and bodely death alsoe in good faye94
by myrre I understande.
Secundus Rex
Gould love alsoe may signifye,96
for yt men given not commonlye
but these they loven hartfullye-
this chyld as wee donne all;
and incense tokeneth, leeve I,
orysons and prayers done devoutlye;
myrre death that man hath bodelye.102
And all these him shall fall.
Gould love alsoe may signifye,96
for yt men given not commonlye
but these they loven hartfullye-
this chyld as wee donne all;
and incense tokeneth, leeve I,
orysons and prayers done devoutlye;
myrre death that man hath bodelye.102
And all these him shall fall.
Tertius Rex
By gould that wee to bringe are bowne,104
that rychest mettall of renowne,
skyllfullye understand wee mon
most pretiouse godhead;
and incense may well be sayd
a roote of great devotyon;
by myrre, that waves corruptyon,110
cleane flesh both quicke and dead.
By gould that wee to bringe are bowne,104
that rychest mettall of renowne,
skyllfullye understand wee mon
most pretiouse godhead;
and incense may well be sayd
a roote of great devotyon;
by myrre, that waves corruptyon,110
cleane flesh both quicke and dead.
And sycerlye this knowen wee:112
hee wantes non of these three;
for full godhead in him hasse hee,
as gould maye signifie.
And sowle devout in him must bee
to come owt of the Trynitie;
and cleane flesh we hopen to see118
in him full hastelye.
hee wantes non of these three;
for full godhead in him hasse hee,
as gould maye signifie.
And sowle devout in him must bee
to come owt of the Trynitie;
and cleane flesh we hopen to see118
in him full hastelye.
Primus Rex
Nowe we have proved yt here120
these giftes to him bee most deare,
goe wee forth in good manere
and make we our present.
Nowe we have proved yt here120
these giftes to him bee most deare,
goe wee forth in good manere
and make we our present.
Secundus Rex
The starre yt shines fayre and cleare124
over this stable aye entyre.
Here is his wonninge withowten were,
and herein is hee lent.
The starre yt shines fayre and cleare124
over this stable aye entyre.
Here is his wonninge withowten were,
and herein is hee lent.
Tertius Rex
A fayre mayden yonder I see,128
an ould man sittinge at hir knee,
a child alsoe; as thinkes mee,
three persons them are.
A fayre mayden yonder I see,128
an ould man sittinge at hir knee,
a child alsoe; as thinkes mee,
three persons them are.
Primus Rex
I saye in certayne this is hee132
that we have sought in farre countree.
Therfore now with all honestye
honour I will that baron.
I saye in certayne this is hee132
that we have sought in farre countree.
Therfore now with all honestye
honour I will that baron.
Tunc appariet sciatuum cum auto.
Primus Rex
Hayle be thou, lord, Christe and messie,136
that from God art common kindly,
mankynd of bale for to forbye
and into blys bringe.
We knowe well by prophecye-
of Moyses, Davyd, and Esaye,
and Balaam of our auncetrye-142
of Jewes thou shalt bee kinge.
Hayle be thou, lord, Christe and messie,136
that from God art common kindly,
mankynd of bale for to forbye
and into blys bringe.
We knowe well by prophecye-
of Moyses, Davyd, and Esaye,
and Balaam of our auncetrye-142
of Jewes thou shalt bee kinge.
Therfore, as falleth for thy crowne,144
gould I have here readye bowne
to honour thee with greate
renowne after thy royaltye.
Take here, lord, my intentyon
that I doe with devotyon,
and give mee here thy benesoun150
ere that I goe from thee.
gould I have here readye bowne
to honour thee with greate
renowne after thy royaltye.
Take here, lord, my intentyon
that I doe with devotyon,
and give mee here thy benesoun150
ere that I goe from thee.
Secundus Rex
Hayle be Christe Emanuell!152
Thou common art for mans heale
and for to wynne agayne that wayle
that Adam put awaye.
Prophets of thee every one saye,
both Esaye and Ezechiell;
and Abraham might not conceale158
the sooth of thee to saye.
Bushoppe I wotte thou must bee;
therfore now, as thinkes mee,
incense will fall best for thee;
and that nowe here I bringe
in tokninge of thy dignitie164
and that office of spiritualtye.
Receave here, lord, at mee
devoutly my offeringe.
Hayle be Christe Emanuell!152
Thou common art for mans heale
and for to wynne agayne that wayle
that Adam put awaye.
Prophets of thee every one saye,
both Esaye and Ezechiell;
and Abraham might not conceale158
the sooth of thee to saye.
Bushoppe I wotte thou must bee;
therfore now, as thinkes mee,
incense will fall best for thee;
and that nowe here I bringe
in tokninge of thy dignitie164
and that office of spiritualtye.
Receave here, lord, at mee
devoutly my offeringe.
Tertius Rex
Hayle, conquerour of all mankynd!168
To doe mercye thou hasse mynde,
the devils band to unbynd
and releive all thyne.
A full fayre waye thou can fynd
to haunce us and put him behind,
though thy Passyon to unbynd174
thy people that be in pyne;
Hayle, conquerour of all mankynd!168
To doe mercye thou hasse mynde,
the devils band to unbynd
and releive all thyne.
A full fayre waye thou can fynd
to haunce us and put him behind,
though thy Passyon to unbynd174
thy people that be in pyne;
for thou shalt mend us throgh thy might,176
dye and ryse the thyrd night,
to recover agayne our right
and breake the devils bande.
Myrre to thee here have I dight
to balme thy bodye fayre and bright.
Receive my present, sweete wight,182
and blesse mee with thy hand.
dye and ryse the thyrd night,
to recover agayne our right
and breake the devils bande.
Myrre to thee here have I dight
to balme thy bodye fayre and bright.
Receive my present, sweete wight,182
and blesse mee with thy hand.
Maria
You royall kinges in rych araye,184
the high Father of heavon I praye
You royall kinges in rych araye,184
the high Father of heavon I praye
to yeeld you your good deede todaye,186
for his micle might;
and give you will now and alwaye
to yerne the liefe that lasteth aye,
and never to fall out of the faye
that in your hartes is pight.
for his micle might;
and give you will now and alwaye
to yerne the liefe that lasteth aye,
and never to fall out of the faye
that in your hartes is pight.
And leeves, lordes, withouten were,192
that to my sonne you shall be deare,
that him todaye hath honored here
and me alsoe for his sake.
When tyme is come entyre
to prove his strenght and his powere,
to him you shall bee leeffe and deare-198
that darre I undertake.
that to my sonne you shall be deare,
that him todaye hath honored here
and me alsoe for his sake.
When tyme is come entyre
to prove his strenght and his powere,
to him you shall bee leeffe and deare-198
that darre I undertake.
Josephe
You kynges all comely of kynd,200
full faythfully you shall yt fynd-
this menskie that God will have in mynd
and quyte you well your meede.
And leeves well: of noe mans strynde
ys hee, not gotten by leefe of kynde;
that soe beleevon are full blynde,206
for I knowe yt in deede.
You kynges all comely of kynd,200
full faythfully you shall yt fynd-
this menskie that God will have in mynd
and quyte you well your meede.
And leeves well: of noe mans strynde
ys hee, not gotten by leefe of kynde;
that soe beleevon are full blynde,206
for I knowe yt in deede.
This mayden was betaken mee208
when I had lost my jollitie,
and fayled might and postie
sinne for to assaye.
But for God would in chastitie
that we should together bee,
keeper of her virginitie214
I have binne manye a daye.
Therfore I wott, forsooth iwys,
cleane mayden that shee ys
and with man did never amysse;
and therof be you bould.
But of the Holye Ghost this ys220
for to bringe mankynde to blys.
And this child is verey his;
soe Gabriel! me tould.
when I had lost my jollitie,
and fayled might and postie
sinne for to assaye.
But for God would in chastitie
that we should together bee,
keeper of her virginitie214
I have binne manye a daye.
Therfore I wott, forsooth iwys,
cleane mayden that shee ys
and with man did never amysse;
and therof be you bould.
But of the Holye Ghost this ys220
for to bringe mankynde to blys.
And this child is verey his;
soe Gabriel! me tould.
Angelus
I warne you comely kynges three,224
my lord would you not spilled bee.
Therfore hee sendes you word by mee
to tome another waye.
Herodes felowshippe you shall flee;
for you, harme ordayne hasse hee.
Therfore goes not through his countree,230
ne the gate you come todaye.
I warne you comely kynges three,224
my lord would you not spilled bee.
Therfore hee sendes you word by mee
to tome another waye.
Herodes felowshippe you shall flee;
for you, harme ordayne hasse hee.
Therfore goes not through his countree,230
ne the gate you come todaye.
Primus Rex
A, high lord that wee honour here,232
that warnes us in thys manere-
elles had we wend without were
to him that would us spill.
A, high lord that wee honour here,232
that warnes us in thys manere-
elles had we wend without were
to him that would us spill.
Secundus Rex
Yea, lord, as thou can us lere,236
we will doe to our powere.
Yea, lord, as thou can us lere,236
we will doe to our powere.
Tertius Rex
Goe we hethen all in fere,238
and his byddinge fullfill.
Goe we hethen all in fere,238
and his byddinge fullfill.
Primus Rex
Farewell, syr Jasper, brother, to you,240
kinge of Tharsis most worthye.
Farewell, syr Baithasar; to you I bowe.
I thanke you of your companye.
Hee that made us to meete on playne
and offered to Marye in her jesayne,
send us saffe and sound agayne246
to the land we came froo.
Farewell, syr Jasper, brother, to you,240
kinge of Tharsis most worthye.
Farewell, syr Baithasar; to you I bowe.
I thanke you of your companye.
Hee that made us to meete on playne
and offered to Marye in her jesayne,
send us saffe and sound agayne246
to the land we came froo.
Secundus Rex
You kinges, I saye you verament:248
syth God of his grace you hyther sent,
wee will doe his commandement
whatsoever may befall.
Therfore stand we not in doubt
for to walke our land about,
and of his byrth that wee maye moote254
both to great and smale.
You kinges, I saye you verament:248
syth God of his grace you hyther sent,
wee will doe his commandement
whatsoever may befall.
Therfore stand we not in doubt
for to walke our land about,
and of his byrth that wee maye moote254
both to great and smale.
Tertius Rex
Farewell, syr kynges, both in fere;256
I thanke you both of your good chere.
But yett my witt in a were
lest Herode make us some trayne.
Hee that shoope both sea and sand,
send us saffe into our land.
Kynges to, give me your hand;262
farewell and have good daye!
Farewell, syr kynges, both in fere;256
I thanke you both of your good chere.
But yett my witt in a were
lest Herode make us some trayne.
Hee that shoope both sea and sand,
send us saffe into our land.
Kynges to, give me your hand;262
farewell and have good daye!
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Herodes
Princes, prelates of price,1
barronnes in blamner and byse,
beware of mee, all that binne wise,
that weldes all at my will.
Saye noe man anythinge is his
but onlye at my devyce;
for all this world lyes7
to spare and eke to spill.
Princes, prelates of price,1
barronnes in blamner and byse,
beware of mee, all that binne wise,
that weldes all at my will.
Saye noe man anythinge is his
but onlye at my devyce;
for all this world lyes7
to spare and eke to spill.
My subjectes all that here bine sett-9
barrones, burges, and barronett-
bees bayne to mee, or you is lett,
and at my biddinge bee.
For leeves all this withouten lett,
that I will doe as I have hett,
marye that mysbegotten maremasett15
that thinkes to marre mee.
barrones, burges, and barronett-
bees bayne to mee, or you is lett,
and at my biddinge bee.
For leeves all this withouten lett,
that I will doe as I have hett,
marye that mysbegotten maremasett15
that thinkes to marre mee.
And those false traytours that mee beheight17
to have commen agayne this same nighte,
by another way have taken ther flight;
this waye darst the not take.
Therfore that boye, by God almight,
shall be slayne soone in your sight,
and-though it be agaynst the right-23
a thousand for his sake.
to have commen agayne this same nighte,
by another way have taken ther flight;
this waye darst the not take.
Therfore that boye, by God almight,
shall be slayne soone in your sight,
and-though it be agaynst the right-23
a thousand for his sake.
Alas, what purpose had that page25
that is Soe yonge and tender of age,
that would bereave my heritage,
that am so micle of might?
Forsooth that shrewe was wondrouse sage
agaynst me anye warre to wage!
That recked rybauld for all his rage31
shall not reve mee my right.
that is Soe yonge and tender of age,
that would bereave my heritage,
that am so micle of might?
Forsooth that shrewe was wondrouse sage
agaynst me anye warre to wage!
That recked rybauld for all his rage31
shall not reve mee my right.
But syth it may noe other bee33
but these kinges are gone from me,
and that shrewe would have my soveraintye,
I thinke to put him agayne:
all the knave-children in this contree
shall by his guile, soe mote I thee.
Because I knowe not which is hee,39
all for his sake shalbe slayne.
but these kinges are gone from me,
and that shrewe would have my soveraintye,
I thinke to put him agayne:
all the knave-children in this contree
shall by his guile, soe mote I thee.
Because I knowe not which is hee,39
all for his sake shalbe slayne.
How, prettye Pratte, my messingere,41
come hither to me withouten weare!
For thou must goe with hastye bere
into Judee this daye
after my doughtie and comely knightes,
and bydd them hye with all there myghtes
and that the lett for noe feightes.47
Bringe them withouten delaye.
come hither to me withouten weare!
For thou must goe with hastye bere
into Judee this daye
after my doughtie and comely knightes,
and bydd them hye with all there myghtes
and that the lett for noe feightes.47
Bringe them withouten delaye.
Preco
Yes, my lord of great renowne,49
to doe your hest I am bowne,
lightly to leape over dale and downe
and speede if I were there.
Farewell, my lord in majestee,
for on my jorney I will hye me.
Yes, my lord of great renowne,49
to doe your hest I am bowne,
lightly to leape over dale and downe
and speede if I were there.
Farewell, my lord in majestee,
for on my jorney I will hye me.
Herode
Now mightie Mahound be with thee,55
and ever to dwell in feare.
Now mightie Mahound be with thee,55
and ever to dwell in feare.
Preco
How, awake out of your sleepe,57
syr Grymball and syr Lancherdeepe!
And to me you take good keepe,
for hether I am send;
my lord, kinge Herode, begines to sowne
for a shrewe would have his crowne
and thus bereave him of his renowne,63
and soone would have him shend.
How, awake out of your sleepe,57
syr Grymball and syr Lancherdeepe!
And to me you take good keepe,
for hether I am send;
my lord, kinge Herode, begines to sowne
for a shrewe would have his crowne
and thus bereave him of his renowne,63
and soone would have him shend.
Primus Miles
Welcome, messenger, that art soe gent.65
This tydinges which my lord hath sent
they be welcome veryment.
With thee nowe will I wend.
Welcome, messenger, that art soe gent.65
This tydinges which my lord hath sent
they be welcome veryment.
With thee nowe will I wend.
Secundus Miles
Messinger, I will in good faye69
wend with you this ylke waye
to here what my lord will saye,
of this matter to make an end.
Messinger, I will in good faye69
wend with you this ylke waye
to here what my lord will saye,
of this matter to make an end.
Preco
Hayle, comly kynge sittinge on hye!73
Here bynne thy knightes common to thee
that be men of greate degree
to here of your talent.
Hayle, comly kynge sittinge on hye!73
Here bynne thy knightes common to thee
that be men of greate degree
to here of your talent.
Herod
Messingere, for thy good deede77
right well shall I quite thy meede:
have here of mee to doe thee speede
right a gaye garmente.
Messingere, for thy good deede77
right well shall I quite thy meede:
have here of mee to doe thee speede
right a gaye garmente.
Preco
Grantmercye, lord regent;81
well am I pleased to myne intent.
Mightye Mahound that I have ment
keepe you in this steede!
Grantmercye, lord regent;81
well am I pleased to myne intent.
Mightye Mahound that I have ment
keepe you in this steede!
Primus Miles
Sir Lancherdeepe, what saye ye?85
This is the fayrest king that ever I see.
Sir Lancherdeepe, what saye ye?85
This is the fayrest king that ever I see.
Secundus Miles
This daye under the sunne shininge87
is there non soe seemely a kinge.
This daye under the sunne shininge87
is there non soe seemely a kinge.
Primus Miles
Hayle, comely kinge crowned in gould!89
Eche kinge and [kesar] kennes not your bett.
If anye weare that with your grace feight would,
such strokes for your sake sore should be sett.
Hayle, comely kinge crowned in gould!89
Eche kinge and [kesar] kennes not your bett.
If anye weare that with your grace feight would,
such strokes for your sake sore should be sett.
Secundus Miles
Yf him wee may take or gett,93
the devill ought him debt;
and soe lice shalbe quitt
such maystryes for to make.
Yf him wee may take or gett,93
the devill ought him debt;
and soe lice shalbe quitt
such maystryes for to make.
Herode
Welcome, our knightes that be so gent.97
Nowe will we tell you our intent,
what is the cause we for you sent
soe soone and hastelye.
Yesterdaye to this cittie
when wee weare in our royaltye,
there came to us kinges three103
and tould us there intent
Welcome, our knightes that be so gent.97
Nowe will we tell you our intent,
what is the cause we for you sent
soe soone and hastelye.
Yesterdaye to this cittie
when wee weare in our royaltye,
there came to us kinges three103
and tould us there intent
to seeke a child that borne should bee,105
that was sayd by prophecye
that should be kinge of Judee
and manye another land.
We gave them leave to search and see
and come agayne to this cittie;
and if hee weare of such degree,111
we would not him withstand.
that was sayd by prophecye
that should be kinge of Judee
and manye another land.
We gave them leave to search and see
and come agayne to this cittie;
and if hee weare of such degree,111
we would not him withstand.
But and they had commen agayne,113
all three traytours should have binne slayne,
and alsoe that lyther swayne-
and all for his sake.
Out, alas, what may this bee?
For I knowe not which is hee,
therfore all knave-children in this contree,119
on them shall fall the wreake.
all three traytours should have binne slayne,
and alsoe that lyther swayne-
and all for his sake.
Out, alas, what may this bee?
For I knowe not which is hee,
therfore all knave-children in this contree,119
on them shall fall the wreake.
For wee knowe not that child well,121
though wee therfore should goe to hell,
all the children of Israel
wee deeme them to be slayne.
Counselour, what is thy reade?
though wee therfore should goe to hell,
all the children of Israel
wee deeme them to be slayne.
Counselour, what is thy reade?
Doctor
Deeme them, lord, for to be dead;126
for that is best, as eate I bread,
to catch that lyther swayne.
Deeme them, lord, for to be dead;126
for that is best, as eate I bread,
to catch that lyther swayne.
Command your knightes anon to hye,129
to goe to the land of Gallile
and into the land of Judye,
to slaye all that they may fynd.
to goe to the land of Gallile
and into the land of Judye,
to slaye all that they may fynd.
Herode
That was well sayd, my counselour.133
But yett I burne as doth the fire-
what for wroth, what for yre- t
yll this be brought to end.
That was well sayd, my counselour.133
But yett I burne as doth the fire-
what for wroth, what for yre- t
yll this be brought to end.
Therfore, my knightes good and keene,137
have done belyve; goe wreake my teene.
Goe slaye that shrewe; lett yt be scene
and you be men of mayne.
Preeves manfully what they binne,
that non awaye from you fleene.
Dryve downe the dyrtie-arses all bydeene,143
and soone that there were slayne!
have done belyve; goe wreake my teene.
Goe slaye that shrewe; lett yt be scene
and you be men of mayne.
Preeves manfully what they binne,
that non awaye from you fleene.
Dryve downe the dyrtie-arses all bydeene,143
and soone that there were slayne!
So shall I keepe that vyle [congeon]145
that this would reave mee of my crowne.
Therfore, my batchleres, make you bowne
and found to save my righte.
You must hye you out of this towne
to Bethlem as fast as you mon.
All knave-children, by my crowne,151
you must sley this nighte.
that this would reave mee of my crowne.
Therfore, my batchleres, make you bowne
and found to save my righte.
You must hye you out of this towne
to Bethlem as fast as you mon.
All knave-children, by my crowne,151
you must sley this nighte.
Primus Miles
Alas, lord and kinge of blys,153
send you after us for this?
A villanye yt weare, iwys,
for my fellowe and mee
to sley a shitten-arsed shrowe;
a ladd his head [mighte] of hewe.
For rybbottes are not in this rowe,159
but knightes of great degree.
Alas, lord and kinge of blys,153
send you after us for this?
A villanye yt weare, iwys,
for my fellowe and mee
to sley a shitten-arsed shrowe;
a ladd his head [mighte] of hewe.
For rybbottes are not in this rowe,159
but knightes of great degree.
Secundus Miles
My leeffe lord of greate renowne,161
we shall wreake you yf wee mon.
Whether hee be knight or champion
stiffer than ever Sampson was,
sickerly I shall dryve them downe.
But for to kyll such a conjoyne
mee shames sore, by saynct Mahound,167
to goe in any place.
My leeffe lord of greate renowne,161
we shall wreake you yf wee mon.
Whether hee be knight or champion
stiffer than ever Sampson was,
sickerly I shall dryve them downe.
But for to kyll such a conjoyne
mee shames sore, by saynct Mahound,167
to goe in any place.
Herode
Nay, nay, it is neyther on nor two169
that you shall sley, as mott I goo,
but a thousand and yett moo;
takes this in your mynd.
Because I knowe not which this shrewe ys,
therfore, lest you of him mys,
you must slaye, forsooth iwys,175
all that you may fynd.
Nay, nay, it is neyther on nor two169
that you shall sley, as mott I goo,
but a thousand and yett moo;
takes this in your mynd.
Because I knowe not which this shrewe ys,
therfore, lest you of him mys,
you must slaye, forsooth iwys,175
all that you may fynd.
You shall walke farre and neere177
into Bethlem. Spare for no beere
all knave-children within two yeere
and on daye ould.
Slea them downe both on and all.
Soe shall you meete with that stall
that would my kingdome clayme and call,183
and my welth alsoe welde.
into Bethlem. Spare for no beere
all knave-children within two yeere
and on daye ould.
Slea them downe both on and all.
Soe shall you meete with that stall
that would my kingdome clayme and call,183
and my welth alsoe welde.
Primus Miles
Hit shalbe donne, lord, in hye;185
shall non be lefte witterlye.
We shall goe search by and by
in Bethlem all about,
and wreake your teene full tenderly,
leave non unslayne syckerly.
Soe shall we soone that shrewe distroye,191
and keepe him in the rowte.
Hit shalbe donne, lord, in hye;185
shall non be lefte witterlye.
We shall goe search by and by
in Bethlem all about,
and wreake your teene full tenderly,
leave non unslayne syckerly.
Soe shall we soone that shrewe distroye,191
and keepe him in the rowte.
Tunc ibunt milites simul.
But lookes you rich you to aray;193
to Bethlem, that borrowe, I am bowne.
With this speare I thinke to assaye
to kyll manye a smale dongeon.
If anye blacke-lypped boyes be in my waye,
they shall rewe yt, by Mahound,
though all they world would saye nay,199
I myselfe shall dinge them all downe.
to Bethlem, that borrowe, I am bowne.
With this speare I thinke to assaye
to kyll manye a smale dongeon.
If anye blacke-lypped boyes be in my waye,
they shall rewe yt, by Mahound,
though all they world would saye nay,199
I myselfe shall dinge them all downe.
If you will wytt what I height,201
my name is syr Waradrake the knight.
Agaynst me dare no man fight,
my dintes they so dreade.
my name is syr Waradrake the knight.
Agaynst me dare no man fight,
my dintes they so dreade.
But fayne would I feight my fill,205
as fayne as facoune would flye,
my lord to wreake at his will
and make those dogges to dye.
These congeons in there clowtes I will
kill and stowtly with strokes them destroye.
Shall never on skape by my will;211
all babbes for that boye, full sore shall they bye.
Shall never non overpasse
of two yeres age and lesse;
and this boy that kinge crowned was-
shall non skape bout [scathe].
as fayne as facoune would flye,
my lord to wreake at his will
and make those dogges to dye.
These congeons in there clowtes I will
kill and stowtly with strokes them destroye.
Shall never on skape by my will;211
all babbes for that boye, full sore shall they bye.
Shall never non overpasse
of two yeres age and lesse;
and this boy that kinge crowned was-
shall non skape bout [scathe].
Secundus Miles
And I alsoe, without boaste-217
though the kingc of Scottes and all his hoste
were here-I sett by there boaste,
to dryve them downe bydeene.
I slewe ten thousand upon a daye
of kempes in there best araye;
there was not on escaped awaye,223
my sword yt was so keene.
And I alsoe, without boaste-217
though the kingc of Scottes and all his hoste
were here-I sett by there boaste,
to dryve them downe bydeene.
I slewe ten thousand upon a daye
of kempes in there best araye;
there was not on escaped awaye,223
my sword yt was so keene.
Therfore to me you take good keepe;225
my name is syr Grymbald Lancherdeepe.
They that mee teene I laye to sleepe
on evirych a syde.
I slewe of kempes, I understand,
more then an hundreth thousand.
Both on water and on land231
no man dare mee abyde.
my name is syr Grymbald Lancherdeepe.
They that mee teene I laye to sleepe
on evirych a syde.
I slewe of kempes, I understand,
more then an hundreth thousand.
Both on water and on land231
no man dare mee abyde.
Through Bethlem I will springe,233
for I must nowe at your byddinge;
right all downe shall I dinge
these laddes everychone.
And then that false geldinge
that borne was soe yonge,
lice shall for nothinge239
away from us gonne.
for I must nowe at your byddinge;
right all downe shall I dinge
these laddes everychone.
And then that false geldinge
that borne was soe yonge,
lice shall for nothinge239
away from us gonne.
Primus Miles
Farewell, my lord, and have good-daye.241
For hardly thus dare I saye-
not for noe boast; in good faye,
yt is not my manere-
I would I might fynd in my waye
Sampsoun in his best araye,
to lookc whether I durst affraye247
to fight with him right here.
Farewell, my lord, and have good-daye.241
For hardly thus dare I saye-
not for noe boast; in good faye,
yt is not my manere-
I would I might fynd in my waye
Sampsoun in his best araye,
to lookc whether I durst affraye247
to fight with him right here.
Herode
Nay, nay, I knowe well or thou sweare249
that thou arte a doughtye man of warre;
and though Sampsoun were here,
soone bee should be slayne.
But yett, yett my witt is in a were
whether you shall fynd that losingere.
But speedes you fast for my prayer,255
and hye you fast agayne.
Nay, nay, I knowe well or thou sweare249
that thou arte a doughtye man of warre;
and though Sampsoun were here,
soone bee should be slayne.
But yett, yett my witt is in a were
whether you shall fynd that losingere.
But speedes you fast for my prayer,255
and hye you fast agayne.
Tunc ibunt milites et veniet Angelus.
Angelus
Josephe, aryse and that anon;257
into Egipte thou must gonne-
and Marye alsoe-from your fonne.
This is my lordes will.
There stayc, lest this child be slayne,
tyll I warne thee to come agayne.
False Herode would have you fayne,263
Jesus for to spill.
Josephe, aryse and that anon;257
into Egipte thou must gonne-
and Marye alsoe-from your fonne.
This is my lordes will.
There stayc, lest this child be slayne,
tyll I warne thee to come agayne.
False Herode would have you fayne,263
Jesus for to spill.
Josephe
A, lord, blessed most thou bee.265
Thyder anon we will flye.
Have we companye of thee,
we will hye one our waye.
A, lord, blessed most thou bee.265
Thyder anon we will flye.
Have we companye of thee,
we will hye one our waye.
Angelus
Yea, companyc we shall you beare269
tyll that you be commen there.
Herode buskes him you to deare
as fast as ever lice maye.
Yea, companyc we shall you beare269
tyll that you be commen there.
Herode buskes him you to deare
as fast as ever lice maye.
Josephe
Marye, sustcr, now we must flytt;273
upon my asse shall thou sytt,
into Egipte that wee hitt.
The angell will us leade.
Marye, sustcr, now we must flytt;273
upon my asse shall thou sytt,
into Egipte that wee hitt.
The angell will us leade.
Maria
Syr, evermore lowd and still277
your talent I shall fulfill.
I wott yt is my lordes will;
I doe as you me read.
Syr, evermore lowd and still277
your talent I shall fulfill.
I wott yt is my lordes will;
I doe as you me read.
Angelus
Come nowe forth in Godes name.281
I shall you shcild from all shame;
and you shall see, my leeffe dame,
a thinge to your likinge.
For mahometes both on and all,
that men of Egipt godes can call,
at your comminge downe shall fall287
when I beginne to synge.
Come nowe forth in Godes name.281
I shall you shcild from all shame;
and you shall see, my leeffe dame,
a thinge to your likinge.
For mahometes both on and all,
that men of Egipt godes can call,
at your comminge downe shall fall287
when I beginne to synge.
Tunc ibunt et Angelus cantabit, 'Ecce dominus ascendet super nubem levem, et ingrediatur Egiptum, et moyebuntur simulachra Egipti a facie domini exercituum'; et si fueri potent, [cadet] aliqua statua sive imago.
Primus Miles
Have donne, fellowes, [hie] fast,289
that these queanes weare downe cast,
and the children in thrust;
and kyll them all to clowetes!
Have donne, fellowes, [hie] fast,289
that these queanes weare downe cast,
and the children in thrust;
and kyll them all to clowetes!
Secundus Miles
Yea, syr, we dwell to longe;293
therfore goe we them amonge.
Yea, syr, we dwell to longe;293
therfore goe we them amonge.
They hopen to have some wronge295
that gonne soe fast about us.
that gonne soe fast about us.
Primus Mulier
Whom callest thou ’queane,’ scabde dogge?297
Thy dame, thy daystard, was never syche.
Shee burned a kylne, eych stike;
yet did I never non.
Whom callest thou ’queane,’ scabde dogge?297
Thy dame, thy daystard, was never syche.
Shee burned a kylne, eych stike;
yet did I never non.
Secundus Mulier
Bee thou soe hardye, I thee behett,301
to handle my sonne that is so sweete,
this distaffe and thy head shall meete
or wee heathen gonne.
Bee thou soe hardye, I thee behett,301
to handle my sonne that is so sweete,
this distaffe and thy head shall meete
or wee heathen gonne.
Primus Miles
Dame, abyde, and lett mee see305
a knave-child if that yt bee.
The kinge hase commanded me
all such for to areste.
Dame, abyde, and lett mee see305
a knave-child if that yt bee.
The kinge hase commanded me
all such for to areste.
Prima Mulier
Arest? Ribott, for-thee309
thou lyes, by my lewtye.
Therfore I read fast that thou flee
and lett mee have my peace.
Arest? Ribott, for-thee309
thou lyes, by my lewtye.
Therfore I read fast that thou flee
and lett mee have my peace.
Secundus Mulier
Saye, rotten hunter with thy gode,313
stytton stallon, styck-tode.
I rcade that thou no wronge us bode
lest thou beaton bee.
Wherto should we longer fode?
Laye we on them large lode.
There bassnetts be bygge and broade;319
beates on now, letts see.
Saye, rotten hunter with thy gode,313
stytton stallon, styck-tode.
I rcade that thou no wronge us bode
lest thou beaton bee.
Wherto should we longer fode?
Laye we on them large lode.
There bassnetts be bygge and broade;319
beates on now, letts see.
Secundus Miles
Dame, thy sonne, in good faye,321
hee must of me learne a playe:
hee must hopp, or I goe awaye,
upon my speare ende.
Dame, thy sonne, in good faye,321
hee must of me learne a playe:
hee must hopp, or I goe awaye,
upon my speare ende.
Prima Mulier
Owt, owt, and weale-awaye,325
that ever I abyd this daye!
One stroke yett I will assaye
to give or that I wend.
Owt, owt, and weale-awaye,325
that ever I abyd this daye!
One stroke yett I will assaye
to give or that I wend.
Secunda Mulier
Owt, owt on thee, theife!329
My love, my lord, my life, my leife,
did never man or woman greiffe
to suffer such torment!
But yet wroken I will bee.
Have here on, two, or three.
Beare the kinge this from me;335
and that I yt him sennd.
Owt, owt on thee, theife!329
My love, my lord, my life, my leife,
did never man or woman greiffe
to suffer such torment!
But yet wroken I will bee.
Have here on, two, or three.
Beare the kinge this from me;335
and that I yt him sennd.
Primus Miles
Come hither to me, dame Parnell,337
and shewe me here thy sonne snell.
For the kynge hase byd mee quell
all that we fynd mon.
Come hither to me, dame Parnell,337
and shewe me here thy sonne snell.
For the kynge hase byd mee quell
all that we fynd mon.
Prima Mulier
My sonne? Nay, stronge theiffe.341
For as I have good preeffe,
do thou my child any greiffe,
I shall cracke thy crowne.
My sonne? Nay, stronge theiffe.341
For as I have good preeffe,
do thou my child any greiffe,
I shall cracke thy crowne.
Tunc Miles trasfodiet primum puerum et super lancea accipiet.
Owt, owt, and woe is me!345
Theeffe, thou shall hanged be.
My chyld is dead; now I see
my sorrowe may not cease.
Thow shall be hanged on a tree
and all thy fellowes with thee.
All the men in this contree351
shall not make thy peace.
Have thou this, thou fowle harlott
and thou knight, to make a knott!
And on buffett with this bote
thou shalt have to boote.
And thow this and thou this,357
though thou both shyte and pisse!
And if thou thinke we doe amysse,
goe buskes you to moote.
Theeffe, thou shall hanged be.
My chyld is dead; now I see
my sorrowe may not cease.
Thow shall be hanged on a tree
and all thy fellowes with thee.
All the men in this contree351
shall not make thy peace.
Have thou this, thou fowle harlott
and thou knight, to make a knott!
And on buffett with this bote
thou shalt have to boote.
And thow this and thou this,357
though thou both shyte and pisse!
And if thou thinke we doe amysse,
goe buskes you to moote.
Secundus Miles
Dame, shewe thou me thy child there;361
hee must hopp uppon my speare.
And hit any pintell beare,
I must teach him a playe.
Dame, shewe thou me thy child there;361
hee must hopp uppon my speare.
And hit any pintell beare,
I must teach him a playe.
Secunda Mulier
Naye, freake, thou shalt fayle;365
my child shall thou not assayle.
Hit bath two hooles under the tayle;
kysse and thou may assaye.
Naye, freake, thou shalt fayle;365
my child shall thou not assayle.
Hit bath two hooles under the tayle;
kysse and thou may assaye.
Be thou soe hardy, styck-toode,369
to byde any wronge or boade!
For all thy speach and thy goade,
I read yee do but good.
For and thou do me any harme
or my child upon my arme,
I shall found to keepe thee warme,375
bee thou never so wood.
to byde any wronge or boade!
For all thy speach and thy goade,
I read yee do but good.
For and thou do me any harme
or my child upon my arme,
I shall found to keepe thee warme,375
bee thou never so wood.
Tunc Secundus Miles transfodict secundum puerum.
Owt, owt, owt, owt!377
You shalbe hanged, the rowte.
Theves, be you never so stout,
full fowle you have donne.
You shalbe hanged, the rowte.
Theves, be you never so stout,
full fowle you have donne.
This child was taken to me381
to looke to. Theves, who binne yee?
Hee was not myne, as you shall see;
hee was the kinges sonne.
to looke to. Theves, who binne yee?
Hee was not myne, as you shall see;
hee was the kinges sonne.
I shall tell while I may drey:385
his child was slayne before my eye.
Theeves, ye shall be hanged hye,
may I come to his hail.
But or I goe, have thou one,
and thou another, syr John!
For to the kinge I will anon391
to playne upon you all.
his child was slayne before my eye.
Theeves, ye shall be hanged hye,
may I come to his hail.
But or I goe, have thou one,
and thou another, syr John!
For to the kinge I will anon391
to playne upon you all.
Tunc ibit ad Herodem.
Loe, lord, looke and see393
the child that thou tooke mee.
Men of thy owne contrey
have slayne yt-here the bine.
the child that thou tooke mee.
Men of thy owne contrey
have slayne yt-here the bine.
Herodes (iratus)
Fye, boore, fye! God give the pyne!397
Why didest thou not say that child was myne?
But yt is vengeance, as drinke I wyne,
and that is now well scene.
Fye, boore, fye! God give the pyne!397
Why didest thou not say that child was myne?
But yt is vengeance, as drinke I wyne,
and that is now well scene.
Secunda Mulier
Yes, lord, they see well right401
thy sonne was like to be a knight.
For in gould harnesse hee was dight,
paynted wonders gaye.
Yett was I never so sore afright,
when the theire speares through him thright;
lord, so little was my might407
when they beganne to fraye.
Yes, lord, they see well right401
thy sonne was like to be a knight.
For in gould harnesse hee was dight,
paynted wonders gaye.
Yett was I never so sore afright,
when the theire speares through him thright;
lord, so little was my might407
when they beganne to fraye.
Herodes
Hec was right sycker in silke araye,409
in gould and pyrrie that was so gaye.
They might well knowe by this daye
he was a kinges sonne.
What the divell is this to saye?
Whye weare thy wyttes soe farre awaye?
Could thow not speake? Could thou not praye415
and say yt was my sonne?
Hec was right sycker in silke araye,409
in gould and pyrrie that was so gaye.
They might well knowe by this daye
he was a kinges sonne.
What the divell is this to saye?
Whye weare thy wyttes soe farre awaye?
Could thow not speake? Could thou not praye415
and say yt was my sonne?
Alas, what the divell is this to meane?417
Alas, my dayes binne now donne!
I wott I must dye soone.
Booteles is me to make mone,
for dampned I must bee.
My legges roten and my armes;
that nowe I see of feindes swarmes-423
I have donne so many harmes-
from hell comminge after mee.
Alas, my dayes binne now donne!
I wott I must dye soone.
Booteles is me to make mone,
for dampned I must bee.
My legges roten and my armes;
that nowe I see of feindes swarmes-423
I have donne so many harmes-
from hell comminge after mee.
I have donne so much woo426
and never good syth I might goo;
therfore I se nowe comminge my foe
to fetch me to hell.
I bequeath here in this place
my soule to be with Sathanas.
I dye now; alas, alas!432
I may no longer dwell.
and never good syth I might goo;
therfore I se nowe comminge my foe
to fetch me to hell.
I bequeath here in this place
my soule to be with Sathanas.
I dye now; alas, alas!432
I may no longer dwell.
Tunc faciet signum quasi morictur et veniet Demon.
Demon
Warre, warre, for now unwarely wakes your woo!434
For I am swifter then is the rowe.
Warre, warre, for now unwarely wakes your woo!434
For I am swifter then is the rowe.
I am commen to fetch this lord you froe,436
in woe ever to dwell.
And with this crocked crambocke your backes shall I clowe;
and all talse beleevers I burne and lowe,
that from the crowne of the head to the right tooe
I leave noe right whole fell.
in woe ever to dwell.
And with this crocked crambocke your backes shall I clowe;
and all talse beleevers I burne and lowe,
that from the crowne of the head to the right tooe
I leave noe right whole fell.
From Lucifer, that lord, I am sent442
to fetch this kinges sowle here present
into hell, there to bringe him, there to be lent,
ever to live in woe;
ther fyre burnes bloc and brent.
Hee shall there be, this lord, verament.
His place evermore therein is bent,448
his bodye never to goe froe.
to fetch this kinges sowle here present
into hell, there to bringe him, there to be lent,
ever to live in woe;
ther fyre burnes bloc and brent.
Hee shall there be, this lord, verament.
His place evermore therein is bent,448
his bodye never to goe froe.
No more shall you trespas. By my lewtye,450
that flies there measures falselye
shall beare this lord companye;
the gett none other grave.
I will you bringe thus to woe,
and come agayne and fetch moe
as fast as I maye goe.456
Farewell, and have good-daye.
that flies there measures falselye
shall beare this lord companye;
the gett none other grave.
I will you bringe thus to woe,
and come agayne and fetch moe
as fast as I maye goe.456
Farewell, and have good-daye.
Exit Demon.
Angelus
Joseph, aryse, and that in hye,458
for dead is now your enimye.
Take Jhesu, the child, and eke Marye
and wend into Judye.
Herode, that would have had you slayne
hee is marred, both might and mayne.
Therfore hyes you whome agayne;464
in peace now you shall be.
Joseph, aryse, and that in hye,458
for dead is now your enimye.
Take Jhesu, the child, and eke Marye
and wend into Judye.
Herode, that would have had you slayne
hee is marred, both might and mayne.
Therfore hyes you whome agayne;464
in peace now you shall be.
Josephe
A, lord that madest all of nought,466
yt is skyll thy will be wrought.
Now is bee dead that us hase sought;
we shall never cease
tyll that we a whome bee
agayne in our countree.
Now hope we well to live in lee472
and in full great peace.
A, lord that madest all of nought,466
yt is skyll thy will be wrought.
Now is bee dead that us hase sought;
we shall never cease
tyll that we a whome bee
agayne in our countree.
Now hope we well to live in lee472
and in full great peace.
Marye, sister, we must goe474
to our land that we came froe.
The angell base bydden us soe,
my owne deare sweete.
On my asse thou shalt bee
and my mantell under thee,
full easylie, sister, leeve thou mee480
and that I thee behett.
to our land that we came froe.
The angell base bydden us soe,
my owne deare sweete.
On my asse thou shalt bee
and my mantell under thee,
full easylie, sister, leeve thou mee480
and that I thee behett.
Maria
I thanke you, syr, as I can.482
Helpe me that I weare upon.
Hee that is both God and man
keepe us in this tyde.
I thanke you, syr, as I can.482
Helpe me that I weare upon.
Hee that is both God and man
keepe us in this tyde.
Josephe
Come hither, deare hart-roote;486
I shall soone be thy boote.
Thou shalt soonne rydc eych foote,
and I will goe by thy syde.
Come hither, deare hart-roote;486
I shall soone be thy boote.
Thou shalt soonne rydc eych foote,
and I will goe by thy syde.
Angelus
Nowe you be readye for to goe-490
Josephe and Marye alsoe-
forsooth I will not departe you froe
but helpe you from your foe.
And I will make a melodie,
and singe here in your companye
a worde was sayd in prophecye496
a thousands yeares agoe:
Nowe you be readye for to goe-490
Josephe and Marye alsoe-
forsooth I will not departe you froe
but helpe you from your foe.
And I will make a melodie,
and singe here in your companye
a worde was sayd in prophecye496
a thousands yeares agoe:
'Ex Egipto vocavi Filiummeum, ut salvum faciet populum meum.'
Finis
The Blackesmythes PlayeContents
Pagina Undecima: De Purificatione Beatae Virginiis
Symeon
Mightie God, have mynd on me,1
that most art in majestee.
For many a winter have I bee
preist in Jerusalem.
Mych teene and incommoditie
followeth age, full well I see;
and nowe that fytt may I not flee,7
thinke me never so swem.
Mightie God, have mynd on me,1
that most art in majestee.
For many a winter have I bee
preist in Jerusalem.
Mych teene and incommoditie
followeth age, full well I see;
and nowe that fytt may I not flee,7
thinke me never so swem.
When I am dead and layd in claye,9
wend I mote the same waye
that Abraham went, the sooth to saye,
and in his bosome be.
But heaven-blysse after my daye-
tyll Godes Sonne come, the sooth to say,
to ransome his folke, in better araye15
to blysse come never wee.
wend I mote the same waye
that Abraham went, the sooth to saye,
and in his bosome be.
But heaven-blysse after my daye-
tyll Godes Sonne come, the sooth to say,
to ransome his folke, in better araye15
to blysse come never wee.
That Christe shall come well I wott,17
but daye nor tyme may noe man wott.
Therfore my booke looke I mott,
my hart to glad and light.
When Esaye sayth I will see,
for well I wott how yt shalbe;
or I deed, well were me23
of him to have a syght.
but daye nor tyme may noe man wott.
Therfore my booke looke I mott,
my hart to glad and light.
When Esaye sayth I will see,
for well I wott how yt shalbe;
or I deed, well were me23
of him to have a syght.
Tunc respitiens librum legat prophetiam: 'Ecce virgo concipiet et pariet fllium' etc.
A, lord, mich is thy power;25
a wonder I fynd written here.
It sayth a mayden clean and cleare
shall conceive and beare
a sonne called Emanuell.
But of this leeve I never a deale;
it is wronge written, as have I heale,31
or elles wonder yt were.
a wonder I fynd written here.
It sayth a mayden clean and cleare
shall conceive and beare
a sonne called Emanuell.
But of this leeve I never a deale;
it is wronge written, as have I heale,31
or elles wonder yt were.
He that wrote this was a fonne33
to writte ’a virgin’ hereupon
that should conceive without helpe of man;
this writinge mervayles me.
I will scrape this awaye anon;
thereas ’a virgin’ is written on
I will write ’a good woman’-39
for so yt should be.
to writte ’a virgin’ hereupon
that should conceive without helpe of man;
this writinge mervayles me.
I will scrape this awaye anon;
thereas ’a virgin’ is written on
I will write ’a good woman’-39
for so yt should be.
Tunc fabricabit librum quasi deleret hoc verbum (virgo); et post ponit librum super altare. Et veniet Angelus et accipiet librum, faciens signum quasi scriberet; et claudet librum et vuanesset; et dicat Anna Vidua.
Anna Vidua
Simeon, father, sooth I see41
that Christe shall come, our boote to be,
from the Father in majestie
on mankynd for to myne.
And when he comes, leeves you mee,
hee will have mercye and pittie
on his folke, to make them free47
and salve them of there synne.
Simeon, father, sooth I see41
that Christe shall come, our boote to be,
from the Father in majestie
on mankynd for to myne.
And when he comes, leeves you mee,
hee will have mercye and pittie
on his folke, to make them free47
and salve them of there synne.
Simeon
The tyme of his comynge knowe I nought;49
yett manye bookes have I sought.
But wonderlye hee that this writinge wrought,
and marvell thinkes mee.
My booke to looke yf I fynde ought
what maner mankynde shalbe
bought and what tyme yt shalbe.55
The tyme of his comynge knowe I nought;49
yett manye bookes have I sought.
But wonderlye hee that this writinge wrought,
and marvell thinkes mee.
My booke to looke yf I fynde ought
what maner mankynde shalbe
bought and what tyme yt shalbe.55
Tunc accipiet librum et admirando dicat:
A, lord, how may this be? Todaye56
that I wrote last I fynd awaye
and of red letters in stowte araye
’a virgin’ written therin.
Nay, faye, after I will assaye
whether this miracle be verey,
and scrape this word written so gaye62
and write ’a good woman.’
that I wrote last I fynd awaye
and of red letters in stowte araye
’a virgin’ written therin.
Nay, faye, after I will assaye
whether this miracle be verey,
and scrape this word written so gaye62
and write ’a good woman.’
Tunc iterum fabricat ut antea.
Dame Anne, thou may se well here64
this is amended in good manere;
for a wonder thinge yt weare
to fall by any waye.
Therfore, as yt was amisse,
I have written that soother ys:
that ’a good woman’ shall iwys70
conceive, and not a maye.
this is amended in good manere;
for a wonder thinge yt weare
to fall by any waye.
Therfore, as yt was amisse,
I have written that soother ys:
that ’a good woman’ shall iwys70
conceive, and not a maye.
Tunc ponit librum super altare, et faciet Angelus ut antea.
Anna
Syr, marvayle yoe nothinge thereon;72
forsooth God will take kynd in man.
Through his godhead ordayne hee can
a mayd a child to beare.
For to that high comly kinge
impossible is nothinge.
Therfore I leeve yt no leasinge,78
but sooth all that is here.
Syr, marvayle yoe nothinge thereon;72
forsooth God will take kynd in man.
Through his godhead ordayne hee can
a mayd a child to beare.
For to that high comly kinge
impossible is nothinge.
Therfore I leeve yt no leasinge,78
but sooth all that is here.
Simeon
My faye, yet eft will I see80
whether my letters changed be.
My faye, yet eft will I see80
whether my letters changed be.
Accipiet librum.
A, hye God in Trinitee,82
honored be thou aye.
For goulden letters, by my lewtye,
are written through Godes postie
syth I layd my booke from mee
and my writinge awaye,
honored be thou aye.
For goulden letters, by my lewtye,
are written through Godes postie
syth I layd my booke from mee
and my writinge awaye,
thereas ’a good woman’ written was88
right nowe here before my face;
yet stirred I not owt of this place,
and my letter changed is.
right nowe here before my face;
yet stirred I not owt of this place,
and my letter changed is.
This must be needes by Godes grace,92
for an angell this written hase.
Nowe leeve I a mayd in this case
shall beare a barron of blysse.
for an angell this written hase.
Nowe leeve I a mayd in this case
shall beare a barron of blysse.
Now, lord, syth that yt so is-96
that thou wilt be borne with blisse
of a mayd that never did amysse-
on mee, lord, thou have mynd.
Lett me never death tast, lord full of grace,
tyll I have seene thy childes face
that prophecied is here in this place102
to kever all mankinde.
that thou wilt be borne with blisse
of a mayd that never did amysse-
on mee, lord, thou have mynd.
Lett me never death tast, lord full of grace,
tyll I have seene thy childes face
that prophecied is here in this place102
to kever all mankinde.
Angelus
Simeon, I tell thee sickerly104
that Godes owne ghost am I,
common to warne thee witterly:
death shall thou never see
tyll thou have seene Christe verey
that borne is of meaden Marye
and common mankynd for to forbye.110
Simeon, I tell thee sickerly104
that Godes owne ghost am I,
common to warne thee witterly:
death shall thou never see
tyll thou have seene Christe verey
that borne is of meaden Marye
and common mankynd for to forbye.110
Simeon
A, lord, I thanke thee of thy grace111
that thy goste sent to mee hase.
Nowe hope I syckerlye in this place
thy Sonne for to see,
that of a virgin must be borne
to save mankynd that was forlorne,
as Esaues bookes tould me beforne.117
Lord, blessed must thou bee.
A, lord, I thanke thee of thy grace111
that thy goste sent to mee hase.
Nowe hope I syckerlye in this place
thy Sonne for to see,
that of a virgin must be borne
to save mankynd that was forlorne,
as Esaues bookes tould me beforne.117
Lord, blessed must thou bee.
Tunc Simeon sedebit expectans consolationem; de alio loco [procull] a templo
Maria
Joseph, my owne trewe fere,119
now redde I-if your will weare-
syth fortye dayes are gonne entere,
the temple that wee goe to
and, Moyses lawe for to fulfill,
my sonne to offer Simeon tyll.
I wott well that yt is Godes will125
that we nowe soe doe.
Joseph, my owne trewe fere,119
now redde I-if your will weare-
syth fortye dayes are gonne entere,
the temple that wee goe to
and, Moyses lawe for to fulfill,
my sonne to offer Simeon tyll.
I wott well that yt is Godes will125
that we nowe soe doe.
Josephe
Yea, Marye, though yt be no neede-127
syth thou art cleane in thought and deede-
yett yt is good to do as God bade
and worke after his sawe,
and to the temple that we goe
and take with us dove-byrdes two
or a turtle to offer too,133
and soe fulfill Goddes lawe.
Yea, Marye, though yt be no neede-127
syth thou art cleane in thought and deede-
yett yt is good to do as God bade
and worke after his sawe,
and to the temple that we goe
and take with us dove-byrdes two
or a turtle to offer too,133
and soe fulfill Goddes lawe.
Maria
Ryghtwise Simeon, God thee see!135
Here am I common here to thee
purified for to be
with myld harte and meeke.
Receave my sonne nowe at mee
and to my offringe bryddes three,
as falles, syr, for your degree141
and for your office eke.
Ryghtwise Simeon, God thee see!135
Here am I common here to thee
purified for to be
with myld harte and meeke.
Receave my sonne nowe at mee
and to my offringe bryddes three,
as falles, syr, for your degree141
and for your office eke.
Josephe
A signe I offer here alsoe143
of virgin waxe, as other moo,
in tokeninge shee hase lived oo
in full devotion.
And, syr Simeon, leeve well this:
as cleane as this waxe nowe is,
as cleane is my wife, iwys,149
of all corruption.
A signe I offer here alsoe143
of virgin waxe, as other moo,
in tokeninge shee hase lived oo
in full devotion.
And, syr Simeon, leeve well this:
as cleane as this waxe nowe is,
as cleane is my wife, iwys,149
of all corruption.
Tunc Simeon accipiet puerum in ulnas.
Simeon
Welcome, Christ my saviour!151
Welcome, mankyndes conqueroure!
Welcome, of all fruites the flowre,
welcome with all my harte!
To thee worshippe, joye, and honour!
For nowe I see my saviour
is commen to leech my langour157
and bringe me unto blys.
Welcome, Christ my saviour!151
Welcome, mankyndes conqueroure!
Welcome, of all fruites the flowre,
welcome with all my harte!
To thee worshippe, joye, and honour!
For nowe I see my saviour
is commen to leech my langour157
and bringe me unto blys.
Though I bere thee nowe, sweete wight,159
thou rulest mee as yt is right;
for through thee I have mayne and myght
more then through waye of kynde.
Therfore a songe, as I have tyght,
and laudes to thee with hart right
I will shewe here in thy sight;165
of mee, lord, thou have mynde.
thou rulest mee as yt is right;
for through thee I have mayne and myght
more then through waye of kynde.
Therfore a songe, as I have tyght,
and laudes to thee with hart right
I will shewe here in thy sight;165
of mee, lord, thou have mynde.
Tunc cantabit 'Nunc dimittis servum tuum, domine' etc.
Nowe, lord, lett thy servant bee167
after thy word in peace and lee,
for with my eyes nowe I see
thou art mankyndes heale.
And thou hast ordayned there thy postie
to people which thou hast pittie.
Lightninge is commen nowe through thee173
and joye to Israell.
after thy word in peace and lee,
for with my eyes nowe I see
thou art mankyndes heale.
And thou hast ordayned there thy postie
to people which thou hast pittie.
Lightninge is commen nowe through thee173
and joye to Israell.
And Marye, mother, to thee I saye:175
thy sonne that I have scene todaye
is commen-I tell thee in good faye-
for fallinge of many fonne;
and to releeve in good araye
manye a man, as hee well maye,
in Israell or hee wend awaye181
that shall leeve him upon.
thy sonne that I have scene todaye
is commen-I tell thee in good faye-
for fallinge of many fonne;
and to releeve in good araye
manye a man, as hee well maye,
in Israell or hee wend awaye181
that shall leeve him upon.
Manye signes hee shall shewe183
in which untrewe shall non trowe.
And suffer thou shalt many a throwe,
for sword of sorrowe it shall goe
through thy hart, that men shall knowe
thoughtes in harte-on a rowe-
of men that shall contrarye you189
and found to worke thee woe.
in which untrewe shall non trowe.
And suffer thou shalt many a throwe,
for sword of sorrowe it shall goe
through thy hart, that men shall knowe
thoughtes in harte-on a rowe-
of men that shall contrarye you189
and found to worke thee woe.
Anna Vidua
And I acknowledge to thee, lord, here:191
to leeve on thee through thy power,
that fore score and fore yeares
hase send me might and grace
to live in pennance and prayer.
Nowe wott I well withowten were
that thou art Christ in godhead cleare,197
in thee wholey thou hast.
And I acknowledge to thee, lord, here:191
to leeve on thee through thy power,
that fore score and fore yeares
hase send me might and grace
to live in pennance and prayer.
Nowe wott I well withowten were
that thou art Christ in godhead cleare,197
in thee wholey thou hast.
And openly here sooth I saye199
to all thy people that I see maye-
the which have wayted many a daye
after thee, saviour-
that thou art commen, Christ verey;
this wott I well by many a way.
Therfore I honour thee now and aye,205
my Christ, my creatour.
to all thy people that I see maye-
the which have wayted many a daye
after thee, saviour-
that thou art commen, Christ verey;
this wott I well by many a way.
Therfore I honour thee now and aye,205
my Christ, my creatour.
Maria
Josephe, husband leeffe and deare,207
our child is gonne upon his waye.
My harte were light and hee weare here;
lett us goe seech him, I thee praye.
For sodenlye hee went his waye
and left us both in Jerusalem-
greatly in likinge manye a day-213
that wilbe lord over all the realme.
Josephe, husband leeffe and deare,207
our child is gonne upon his waye.
My harte were light and hee weare here;
lett us goe seech him, I thee praye.
For sodenlye hee went his waye
and left us both in Jerusalem-
greatly in likinge manye a day-213
that wilbe lord over all the realme.
[Joseph]
Marye, of myrthes we may us meane,215
and truely tell betwixt us two
of fearly sightes that wee have seene
syth wee came the cittye froe.
Marye, of myrthes we may us meane,215
and truely tell betwixt us two
of fearly sightes that wee have seene
syth wee came the cittye froe.
[Marye]
Deare Josephe, you will not weene219
syth our child hath binne us with-
homward I read, I read we hye-
hee kept us both from growne and gryth.
In all the might that ever we maye-
for dread of wicked companye,
lest any us meete upon the waye-225
homwarde therfore I read wee hye.
Deare Josephe, you will not weene219
syth our child hath binne us with-
homward I read, I read we hye-
hee kept us both from growne and gryth.
In all the might that ever we maye-
for dread of wicked companye,
lest any us meete upon the waye-225
homwarde therfore I read wee hye.
Primus Docyor
Here our reason right on a rowe,227
you clarkes that be of great cunninge:
methinkes this child will learne our lawe;
hee taketh great tent to our talkinge.
Here our reason right on a rowe,227
you clarkes that be of great cunninge:
methinkes this child will learne our lawe;
hee taketh great tent to our talkinge.
Deus
You clearkes that be of great degree,231
unto my talkinge you take good heede.
My Father that sitteth in majestie,
hee knowes your workes in thought and deede.
My Father and I together bee
in on godhead withouten dread.
We be both on in certayntie,237
all these workes to rule and reade.
You clearkes that be of great degree,231
unto my talkinge you take good heede.
My Father that sitteth in majestie,
hee knowes your workes in thought and deede.
My Father and I together bee
in on godhead withouten dread.
We be both on in certayntie,237
all these workes to rule and reade.
Primus Docyor
Hearkes this child in his bourdinge!239
Hee weenes hee kennes more then hee knowes.
Certes, sonne, thou art over-yonge
by cleargie cleane to knowe our lawes.
Therefore, if thou wouldest never so fayne,
further in age tyll thou have drawe-
yett art thou neither of might nor mayne245
to knowe yt as a clarke might knowe.
Hearkes this child in his bourdinge!239
Hee weenes hee kennes more then hee knowes.
Certes, sonne, thou art over-yonge
by cleargie cleane to knowe our lawes.
Therefore, if thou wouldest never so fayne,
further in age tyll thou have drawe-
yett art thou neither of might nor mayne245
to knowe yt as a clarke might knowe.
Secundus Docyor
And thou wilt speake of Moyses lawe,247
take good heede and thou may see,
in case be that thou can knowe,
here in this booke that written bee.
And thou wilt speake of Moyses lawe,247
take good heede and thou may see,
in case be that thou can knowe,
here in this booke that written bee.
Deus
The kingdome of heaven is in me light251
and hath me annoynted as a leach,
and given me playne power and might
the kingdome of heaven to tell and teach.
The kingdome of heaven is in me light251
and hath me annoynted as a leach,
and given me playne power and might
the kingdome of heaven to tell and teach.
Secundus Docyor
Behould how hee hase learned our lawes,255
and he learned never on booke to reade.
Behould how hee hase learned our lawes,255
and he learned never on booke to reade.
Methinkes hee sayes suttle [sawes]257
and very trueth, if you take heede.
and very trueth, if you take heede.
Tertius Docyor
Lett him wend forth on his wayes;259
for and he dwell, withouten dread,
the people full sonne will him prayse
well more then wee, for all our deede.
Lett him wend forth on his wayes;259
for and he dwell, withouten dread,
the people full sonne will him prayse
well more then wee, for all our deede.
Primus Docyor
This is nothinge to my entent;263
such speach to spend I read we spare.
And wyde in world as I have went,
yett found I never so farrely fare.
This is nothinge to my entent;263
such speach to spend I read we spare.
And wyde in world as I have went,
yett found I never so farrely fare.
Secundus Docyor
By matters that this child hath ment267
to knowe our lawes, both lesse and more,
owt of heaven I hope him sent
into the earth to salve our sore.
By matters that this child hath ment267
to knowe our lawes, both lesse and more,
owt of heaven I hope him sent
into the earth to salve our sore.
Deus
You that be maisters of Moyses lawe271
and worthye doctours of great degree,
one commandment you to me shewe
that God on earth bade kept should be.
You that be maisters of Moyses lawe271
and worthye doctours of great degree,
one commandment you to me shewe
that God on earth bade kept should be.
Primus Docyor
I read this is the first biddinge,275
and is the most in Moyses lawe:
to love our God above all thinge
with all our might and all our lawe.
I read this is the first biddinge,275
and is the most in Moyses lawe:
to love our God above all thinge
with all our might and all our lawe.
Deus
That for to do, looke yee be bayne279
with all your harte with good intent.
Take you not his name in vayne;
this is my Fathers commandment.
That for to do, looke yee be bayne279
with all your harte with good intent.
Take you not his name in vayne;
this is my Fathers commandment.
Alsoe you honour your holye daye;283
no workes save almes-deedes you doe.
These three, the certayne for to saye,
the first table belongen to.
Alsoe father and mother worshippe aye.
Take no mans goodes without the right.
All false witnesse you put awaye,289
and slea no man by day nor night.
no workes save almes-deedes you doe.
These three, the certayne for to saye,
the first table belongen to.
Alsoe father and mother worshippe aye.
Take no mans goodes without the right.
All false witnesse you put awaye,289
and slea no man by day nor night.
Envy do by no woman,291
to do her shame by night or daye.
Other mens wives desyre you not;
all such desyres you put awaye.
Looke ye ne steale by night nor daye,
whatsoever that you be lent.
These wordes understand you maye;297
they are my Fathers commandment.
to do her shame by night or daye.
Other mens wives desyre you not;
all such desyres you put awaye.
Looke ye ne steale by night nor daye,
whatsoever that you be lent.
These wordes understand you maye;297
they are my Fathers commandment.
Tertius Docyor
Syr, this child of mycle pryce299
which is yonge and tender of age,
I hould him sent from the high justice
to wynne agayne our heritage.
Syr, this child of mycle pryce299
which is yonge and tender of age,
I hould him sent from the high justice
to wynne agayne our heritage.
Maria
Nowe blessed be hee us hither brought;303
in land lyves non so bright.
Nowe blessed be hee us hither brought;303
in land lyves non so bright.
See where hee sittes thatt wee have sought305
amonge yonder maisters micle of might.
Wend forth, Josephe, upon your waye
and fetch our sonne-and lett us fare-
that sytteth with yonder doctours gaye;
for we have had of him great care.
amonge yonder maisters micle of might.
Wend forth, Josephe, upon your waye
and fetch our sonne-and lett us fare-
that sytteth with yonder doctours gaye;
for we have had of him great care.
Josephe
Marye, wife, thou wottes right well311
that I must all my traveyle teene;
with men of might I cannot mell,
that syttes soe gaye in furres fine.
Marye, wife, thou wottes right well311
that I must all my traveyle teene;
with men of might I cannot mell,
that syttes soe gaye in furres fine.
Maria
My deareworthy sonne, to mee so deare,315
wee have you sought full wonder wyde.
I am right glad that you be here,
that we found you in this tyde.
My deareworthy sonne, to mee so deare,315
wee have you sought full wonder wyde.
I am right glad that you be here,
that we found you in this tyde.
Deus
Mother, full ofte I tould you tyll:319
my Fathers workes, for wayle or woe,
hither was I sent for to fuffill;
that must I needes doe or I goe.
Mother, full ofte I tould you tyll:319
my Fathers workes, for wayle or woe,
hither was I sent for to fuffill;
that must I needes doe or I goe.
Maria
They sawes, sonne, as have I heale,323
[I] can nothinge understand.
I shall thinke on them full well
and fownd to doe that the command.
They sawes, sonne, as have I heale,323
[I] can nothinge understand.
I shall thinke on them full well
and fownd to doe that the command.
Angelus
Now have you hard, all in this place,327
that Christ is commen through his grace-
as holye Esau prophecied hase-
and Symeon hase him seene.
Leeve you well this, lordes of might,
and keepe you all his lawes of right,
that you may in his blisse so bright333
evermore with him to leene.
Now have you hard, all in this place,327
that Christ is commen through his grace-
as holye Esau prophecied hase-
and Symeon hase him seene.
Leeve you well this, lordes of might,
and keepe you all his lawes of right,
that you may in his blisse so bright333
evermore with him to leene.
Finis
The Bowchers PlayeContents
Incipit Pagina Duodecima qualiter Jhesus ductus est in desertum a Spiritu. Incipiat Diabolus.
Diabolus
Nowe by my soverayntie I sweare1
and principallitye that I beare
in hell-pine, when I am theare,
a gamon I will assaye.
There is a doseberd I would deare
that walkes abroad wydewhere.
Who is his father I wott neare,7
the sooth if I should saye.
Nowe by my soverayntie I sweare1
and principallitye that I beare
in hell-pine, when I am theare,
a gamon I will assaye.
There is a doseberd I would deare
that walkes abroad wydewhere.
Who is his father I wott neare,7
the sooth if I should saye.
What maister mon ever be this9
that nowe in world commen is?
His mother I wott did never amisse,
and that now mervayles mee.
that nowe in world commen is?
His mother I wott did never amisse,
and that now mervayles mee.
His [father] cannot I find iwys,13
for all my crafte and my couintise.
Hit seemes that heaven all should be his,
so stowte a syre is hee.
for all my crafte and my couintise.
Hit seemes that heaven all should be his,
so stowte a syre is hee.
He is man from foote to crowne,17
and gotten without corruption;
so cleane of conversation
knewe I non before.
All men of him mervayle mone,
for as man hee goeth up and downe;
but as God with devotion23
[he has bene honoured yore].
and gotten without corruption;
so cleane of conversation
knewe I non before.
All men of him mervayle mone,
for as man hee goeth up and downe;
but as God with devotion23
[he has bene honoured yore].
Sythen the world first begane25
knewe I never such a man
borne of a deadlych woman,
and hee yet wembles.
Amonge sinfull synne dose hee none,
and cleaner then ever was anyone;
blotles eke of blood and bonne,31
and wiser then ever man was.
knewe I never such a man
borne of a deadlych woman,
and hee yet wembles.
Amonge sinfull synne dose hee none,
and cleaner then ever was anyone;
blotles eke of blood and bonne,31
and wiser then ever man was.
Avarice nor any envye33
in him could I never espie.
He hase no gould in tresorye,
ne tempted ys by no syght.
Pryde hasse he none, ne gluttonye,
ne no likinge of lecherye.
His mouth hard I never lye39
neather by day nor night.
in him could I never espie.
He hase no gould in tresorye,
ne tempted ys by no syght.
Pryde hasse he none, ne gluttonye,
ne no likinge of lecherye.
His mouth hard I never lye39
neather by day nor night.
My heighnes he puttes aye behynd,41
for in him faulte non can I fynd.
If hee be God in mans kinde,
my crafte then fully fayles.
And more then man I wott hee is,
elles somethinge he did amys;
save only [hongarye he is],47
iwis, elles wott I not what him ayles.
for in him faulte non can I fynd.
If hee be God in mans kinde,
my crafte then fully fayles.
And more then man I wott hee is,
elles somethinge he did amys;
save only [hongarye he is],47
iwis, elles wott I not what him ayles.
And this thinge dare I soothly saye:49
if that hee be God verey
honger should greeve him by no waye;
that weare agaynst reasoun.
Therfore nowe I would assaye
with speach of bread him to betraye,
for he hasse fast nowe manye a daye;55
therfore bread were in seasoun.
if that hee be God verey
honger should greeve him by no waye;
that weare agaynst reasoun.
Therfore nowe I would assaye
with speach of bread him to betraye,
for he hasse fast nowe manye a daye;55
therfore bread were in seasoun.
Diabolus dicit:
Thou, man, abyde and speake with mee.57
Goddes Sonne yf that thou be,
make of these stones-nowe lett see-
bread through thy blessinge.
Goddes Sonne yf that thou be,
make of these stones-nowe lett see-
bread through thy blessinge.
Deus
Sathan, I tell thee sycerly61
bread man lives not only bye,
but through Goddes word verelye
of his mouth [cominge].
Sathan, I tell thee sycerly61
bread man lives not only bye,
but through Goddes word verelye
of his mouth [cominge].
Therfore thou pynes thee, Sathanas,65
to suplant mee of my place
by meate, as sometyme Adam was,
of blys when hee was brought.
Disceaved hee was that tyme through thee,
but nowe must fayle thy postee;
therfore to meeve that thinge to mee71
yt shall serve thee of nought.
to suplant mee of my place
by meate, as sometyme Adam was,
of blys when hee was brought.
Disceaved hee was that tyme through thee,
but nowe must fayle thy postee;
therfore to meeve that thinge to mee71
yt shall serve thee of nought.
Sathan, through thine inticement73
honger shall nought tome myne intent,
for Goddes will omnypotent
is my meat withouten fayle,
and his word perfect sustenance
to mee aiwayes without distance;
for thou shalt finde no varyance79
in mee that shall thee avayle.
honger shall nought tome myne intent,
for Goddes will omnypotent
is my meat withouten fayle,
and his word perfect sustenance
to mee aiwayes without distance;
for thou shalt finde no varyance79
in mee that shall thee avayle.
Diabolus
Owt, alas! What is this?81
This matter fares all amysse;
hongree I see well hee is,
as man should kindlye.
But through no craft ne no coyntyse
I cannot tome his will, iwys;
that neede of any bodely blys87
in him nothinge hasse hee.
Owt, alas! What is this?81
This matter fares all amysse;
hongree I see well hee is,
as man should kindlye.
But through no craft ne no coyntyse
I cannot tome his will, iwys;
that neede of any bodely blys87
in him nothinge hasse hee.
For hee may suffer all maner of noye89
as man should, well and stifflye;
but aye hee winneth the victorye
as godhead in him weare.
Some other sleight I mott espye
this disobedient for to destroye;
for of rnee hee hasse the maistrie95
unhappingely flowe here.
as man should, well and stifflye;
but aye hee winneth the victorye
as godhead in him weare.
Some other sleight I mott espye
this disobedient for to destroye;
for of rnee hee hasse the maistrie95
unhappingely flowe here.
Adam, that God hiniselfe wrought,97
through my discent in bale I brought;
but this syre that I have sought,
borne of on woman,
for no neede that himselfe hasse,
with no counsell in this case
to greeve him I may have no grace,103
for no craft that I can.
through my discent in bale I brought;
but this syre that I have sought,
borne of on woman,
for no neede that himselfe hasse,
with no counsell in this case
to greeve him I may have no grace,103
for no craft that I can.
Yett will I seeke some sutteltie105
Come forth, thou Jhesu, come with me
to this holy cittie;
I have an errande to saye.
Verey God if that thou bee
nowe I shall full well see,
for I shall shape honour for thee111
or that thou wend awaye.
Come forth, thou Jhesu, come with me
to this holy cittie;
I have an errande to saye.
Verey God if that thou bee
nowe I shall full well see,
for I shall shape honour for thee111
or that thou wend awaye.
Tunc statuat Jesus super pinnaculum templi, et dicat Diabolus:
Say thou nowe that syttes so high:113
if thou be Goddes Sonne, by sleight
come downe, and I will saye in sight
thou diddest a fayre maistrye.
Thine owne angells mon keepe to thee
that thou hurt no foote ne knee.
Shewe thy power; now lett see119
that thou may have maistrye therbye.
if thou be Goddes Sonne, by sleight
come downe, and I will saye in sight
thou diddest a fayre maistrye.
Thine owne angells mon keepe to thee
that thou hurt no foote ne knee.
Shewe thy power; now lett see119
that thou may have maistrye therbye.
Jesus dicit ad Diabolum
Jesus
Sathan, securlye I thee saye121
hit is written that thou ne maye
tempt God, thy lord, by no waye,
what matter soever be ment.
Sathan, securlye I thee saye121
hit is written that thou ne maye
tempt God, thy lord, by no waye,
what matter soever be ment.
Discendens de pinnaculo dicat Diabolus:
Alas, that me is woe todaye!125
This have I fayled of my praye.
Was I never rent in such araye
ne halfe so foule reprived.
This have I fayled of my praye.
Was I never rent in such araye
ne halfe so foule reprived.
Tunc Sathan adducet Jhesum super montem, et dicat Diabolus:
Yett, fellowe, if it be thy will,129
goe we playe us to a hill;
another poynte I must fulfill
for ought that may befall.
Looke abowte thee nowe and see
of all this reaime the royaltie;
for to kneele downe and honour me135
thou shall be lord of all.
goe we playe us to a hill;
another poynte I must fulfill
for ought that may befall.
Looke abowte thee nowe and see
of all this reaime the royaltie;
for to kneele downe and honour me135
thou shall be lord of all.
Jesus
Goe forth, Sathanas, goe forth, goe!137
It is written and shalbe soe:
’Thy lord God thou shalt honoure oo
and serve him though thee nye.’
Goe forth, Sathanas, goe forth, goe!137
It is written and shalbe soe:
’Thy lord God thou shalt honoure oo
and serve him though thee nye.’
Diabolus
Owt, alas! That me is woe141
for found I never so great a foe.
Though I to threepe be never soe throe,
I am overcommen thrye.
Owt, alas! That me is woe141
for found I never so great a foe.
Though I to threepe be never soe throe,
I am overcommen thrye.
Alas, my slight nowe am I qwyt.145
Adam I founded with a fytt,
and him in comberans soonne I knyt
through contyse of my crafte.
Nowe soone of sorrowe he mone be shitt
and I punished in hell-pitt.
Knewe I never man of such wytt151
as him that I have [lafte].
Adam I founded with a fytt,
and him in comberans soonne I knyt
through contyse of my crafte.
Nowe soone of sorrowe he mone be shitt
and I punished in hell-pitt.
Knewe I never man of such wytt151
as him that I have [lafte].
Alas, for shame I am shent.153
With hell-houndes when I am hent
I must be ragged and all torent
and dryven to the fyre.
In sorrowe and woe nowe am I brought,
and all my cunninge is sett at nought;
endles payne must I have unsought159
to my reward and hyre.
With hell-houndes when I am hent
I must be ragged and all torent
and dryven to the fyre.
In sorrowe and woe nowe am I brought,
and all my cunninge is sett at nought;
endles payne must I have unsought159
to my reward and hyre.
But I am nowe of good intent161
to hould a court ful diligent,
and call my servants verament
shortly for to appeare;
to hould a court ful diligent,
and call my servants verament
shortly for to appeare;
then to reward with dignitie165
that all their life have served mee.
In burninge blys there shall they bee
and sytt with Luciferre.
that all their life have served mee.
In burninge blys there shall they bee
and sytt with Luciferre.
Doctour
Loe, lordinges, Godes righteousnes,169
as Gregorye makes mynd expresse:
syns our forfather overcommen was
by three thinges to doe evill-
gluttonye, vaynglorye, there bine too,
covetous of highnes alsoe-
by these three poyntes, bowt moe,175
Christ hasse overcommen the devil!.
Loe, lordinges, Godes righteousnes,169
as Gregorye makes mynd expresse:
syns our forfather overcommen was
by three thinges to doe evill-
gluttonye, vaynglorye, there bine too,
covetous of highnes alsoe-
by these three poyntes, bowt moe,175
Christ hasse overcommen the devil!.
That Adam was tempted in gluttonye177
I may well prove appertly,
when of that fruite faisly
the devyll made him to eate.
And tempted hee was in vayneglorye
when hee height him great maistrie,
and have godhead unworthelye183
through eatinge of that meat.
I may well prove appertly,
when of that fruite faisly
the devyll made him to eate.
And tempted hee was in vayneglorye
when hee height him great maistrie,
and have godhead unworthelye183
through eatinge of that meat.
Alsoe hee was tempted in avarice185
when he height him to be wise,
knowe good and evill at his devise
more then he was worthye.
For covetousnes, Gregorye sayth expresse,
sinnes nought greatly in riches
but in willinge of highnes191
and state unskylfullye.
Alsoe Christe in these sinnes three
was tempted, as yee might well see;
for in gluttonye-leeve yee mee-
hee moved him sleightely here
when he entysed him through his read197
to torne the stones into bread,
and soe to move his godhead
which hee was in a weare.
when he height him to be wise,
knowe good and evill at his devise
more then he was worthye.
For covetousnes, Gregorye sayth expresse,
sinnes nought greatly in riches
but in willinge of highnes191
and state unskylfullye.
Alsoe Christe in these sinnes three
was tempted, as yee might well see;
for in gluttonye-leeve yee mee-
hee moved him sleightely here
when he entysed him through his read197
to torne the stones into bread,
and soe to move his godhead
which hee was in a weare.
In vayneglorye he tempted him alsoe,201
when hee bade him down to goe
the pinnacle of the temple froe
an unskilfull gate.
And in covetousnes he tempted was
when hee shewed him such ryches
and height him londes more and lesse,207
and that through great estate.
when hee bade him down to goe
the pinnacle of the temple froe
an unskilfull gate.
And in covetousnes he tempted was
when hee shewed him such ryches
and height him londes more and lesse,207
and that through great estate.
This overcome thrise in this case209
the devil!, as playd was in this place,
of the three sinnes that Adam was
of wayle into woe weaved.
But Adam fell through his trespas,
and Jhesu withstoode him through his grace;
for of his godhead soothnes215
that tyme was cleane disceived.
the devil!, as playd was in this place,
of the three sinnes that Adam was
of wayle into woe weaved.
But Adam fell through his trespas,
and Jhesu withstoode him through his grace;
for of his godhead soothnes215
that tyme was cleane disceived.
Tunc venient duo Pharasei adducentes mulierem in adulterio deprehensam. Dicat
Primus Pharaseus
Maister, I read by God almight217
that we lead this wretched wight,
Maister, I read by God almight217
that we lead this wretched wight,
that was taken thus tonight219
in fowle advowtrye,
before Jhesu in his sight;
for so to tempt him I have tyght
to wyt whether hee will deeme the right
or elles unlawfullye.
in fowle advowtrye,
before Jhesu in his sight;
for so to tempt him I have tyght
to wyt whether hee will deeme the right
or elles unlawfullye.
Secundus Pharaseus
That is good read, fellowe, by my faye.225
Soe mone we catch him by some waye;
for if hee doe hir grace todaye,
he dose agaynst the lawe.
And if hee byd punish her sore,
hee dose agaynst his owne lore
that hee hasse preached here before:231
to mercye mon should drawe.
That is good read, fellowe, by my faye.225
Soe mone we catch him by some waye;
for if hee doe hir grace todaye,
he dose agaynst the lawe.
And if hee byd punish her sore,
hee dose agaynst his owne lore
that hee hasse preached here before:231
to mercye mon should drawe.
Tunc adducent mulierem inter se coram Jesu, et dicat
Primus Pharaseus
Mayster, this woman that is here233
was wedded lawfully to yeare;
but with another then her feare
we found hem doe amisse.
And Moyses lawe byddes us stone
all such as binne uncleane.
Therfore to thee we can us meane239
to give a dome of this.
Mayster, this woman that is here233
was wedded lawfully to yeare;
but with another then her feare
we found hem doe amisse.
And Moyses lawe byddes us stone
all such as binne uncleane.
Therfore to thee we can us meane239
to give a dome of this.
Jesus scribens in terra dicat:
Nowe which of you everychon241
is bowt synne, buske him anon
and cast at her the first stonne
belyve or that ye blynne.
is bowt synne, buske him anon
and cast at her the first stonne
belyve or that ye blynne.
Primus Pharaseus
Speake on, maister, and somewhat saye:245
shall shee be stoned or elles naye;
or do hem mercye as thou maye,
to forgive her this synne?
Speake on, maister, and somewhat saye:245
shall shee be stoned or elles naye;
or do hem mercye as thou maye,
to forgive her this synne?
Secundus Phariseus
Mayster, why art thou so styll?249
What writest thou, if it be thy will?
Whether shall we spare or spill
this woman found in blame?
What wmitest thou, maister? Now lett me see.
Owt, alas that woe is mee!
For no longer dare I here bee,255
for dread of worldly shame.
Mayster, why art thou so styll?249
What writest thou, if it be thy will?
Whether shall we spare or spill
this woman found in blame?
What wmitest thou, maister? Now lett me see.
Owt, alas that woe is mee!
For no longer dare I here bee,255
for dread of worldly shame.
Et fugiet, et postea dicat Primus Pharaseus:
Why fleest thou, fellowe, be thy faye?257
I will see soone and assaye.
Alas, that I weare awaye
farre beyonde France!
Stond you, Sybble, him besyde.
No longer here dare I abyde
agayst thee for to chyde,263
as have I good chance.
I will see soone and assaye.
Alas, that I weare awaye
farre beyonde France!
Stond you, Sybble, him besyde.
No longer here dare I abyde
agayst thee for to chyde,263
as have I good chance.
Et fugiet, et dicat Jesus ad mulierem:
Woman, where binne these men eychon265
that putten this gilt thee upon?
To dampne thee nowe there is none
of tho that were before.
that putten this gilt thee upon?
To dampne thee nowe there is none
of tho that were before.
Mulier Adulteria
Lord, to dampne mee there is non,269
for all they binne awaye gonne.
Lord, to dampne mee there is non,269
for all they binne awaye gonne.
Jesus
Nowe I dampne thee not, woman.271
Goe forth and synne noe more.
Nowe I dampne thee not, woman.271
Goe forth and synne noe more.
Muller
A, lord, blessed most thou be,273
that of mischeiffe hasse holpen mee.
Hethenforth filth I will flee
and serve thee in good faye.
For godhead full in thee I see
that knowes worke that doe wee.
I honour thee, kneelinge one my knee,279
and so will I doe aye.
A, lord, blessed most thou be,273
that of mischeiffe hasse holpen mee.
Hethenforth filth I will flee
and serve thee in good faye.
For godhead full in thee I see
that knowes worke that doe wee.
I honour thee, kneelinge one my knee,279
and so will I doe aye.
Docyor
Nowe, lordes, I pray you marke here281
the great goodnes of Godes deede.
I will declare, as hit is neede,
these thinges that playd were,
as Augustine speaketh expressely
of hit in his homely
upon St. Johns Evangelye;287
this hee sayes in that case:
Nowe, lordes, I pray you marke here281
the great goodnes of Godes deede.
I will declare, as hit is neede,
these thinges that playd were,
as Augustine speaketh expressely
of hit in his homely
upon St. Johns Evangelye;287
this hee sayes in that case:
two wayes the casten him to anoye289
syns he had preached mych of mercye,
and the lawe commandeth expressely
sych women for to stone
that trespassen in advowtrye.
Therfore they hoped witterlye
varyans in him to espye-295
or blenquyshe the lawe cleane.
syns he had preached mych of mercye,
and the lawe commandeth expressely
sych women for to stone
that trespassen in advowtrye.
Therfore they hoped witterlye
varyans in him to espye-295
or blenquyshe the lawe cleane.
That wyst Jesu full well their thought,297
and all theire wyttes hee sett at nought-
but bade which synne had not wrought
cast first at her a stonne;
and wrote in claye-leeve yee mee-
their owne synnes that they might see,
that ichone fayne was to flee,303
and they lefte hir alonne.
and all theire wyttes hee sett at nought-
but bade which synne had not wrought
cast first at her a stonne;
and wrote in claye-leeve yee mee-
their owne synnes that they might see,
that ichone fayne was to flee,303
and they lefte hir alonne.
For eychon of them had grace305
to see theire sinnes in that place;
yett non of them wiser was,
but his synnes eych man knewe.
And fayne the were to take the waye
lest they had dampned binne that daye.
Thus helpe that woman in good faye,311
our sweete lord Jesu.
to see theire sinnes in that place;
yett non of them wiser was,
but his synnes eych man knewe.
And fayne the were to take the waye
lest they had dampned binne that daye.
Thus helpe that woman in good faye,311
our sweete lord Jesu.
Finis
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Pagina Decima Tertia: De Chelidonio et de Resurrectione Lazari
Jesu
’Ego sum lux mundi. Qui sequitur me non ambulat in tenebris sed habebit lumen vitae.’
Brethren, I am Filius Dei, the light of this world.
Hee that followeth me walketh not in dearknes
but hath the light of life; the scriptures so recorde;
as patriarches and prophets of me bearen wytnes,
both Abraham, Isaack, and Jacob in there sundrye testimonies,
unto whom I was promised before the world beganne7
to paye there ransome and to become man.
’Ego sum lux mundi. Qui sequitur me non ambulat in tenebris sed habebit lumen vitae.’
Brethren, I am Filius Dei, the light of this world.
Hee that followeth me walketh not in dearknes
but hath the light of life; the scriptures so recorde;
as patriarches and prophets of me bearen wytnes,
both Abraham, Isaack, and Jacob in there sundrye testimonies,
unto whom I was promised before the world beganne7
to paye there ransome and to become man.
Ego et Pater unum sumus: my Father and I are all on,
which hath me sent from the throne sempiternall
to preach and declare his will unto man
because hee loveth him above his creatures all
as his treasure and dearlinge most principall-
man, I say agayne, which is his owne elect,
above all creatures peculiarlye select.15
which hath me sent from the throne sempiternall
to preach and declare his will unto man
because hee loveth him above his creatures all
as his treasure and dearlinge most principall-
man, I say agayne, which is his owne elect,
above all creatures peculiarlye select.15
Wherfore, deare brethren, yt is my mynd and will16
to goe to Bethenye that standeth herebye,
my Fathers hestes and commandmentes to fulfill.
For I am the good sheppard that putteth his life in jeoperdye
to save his flocke, which I love so tenderlye;
as yt is written of mee-the scripture beareth wytnes-
’bonus pastor ponit animam suam pro [ovibus] suis.’
to goe to Bethenye that standeth herebye,
my Fathers hestes and commandmentes to fulfill.
For I am the good sheppard that putteth his life in jeoperdye
to save his flocke, which I love so tenderlye;
as yt is written of mee-the scripture beareth wytnes-
’bonus pastor ponit animam suam pro [ovibus] suis.’
Goe we therfore, brethren, while the day is light,23
to do my Fathers workes, as I am fully mynded;
to heale the sicke and restore the blynd to sight,
that the prophecye of mee may be fulfilled.
For other sheepe I have which are to me commytted.
They be not of this flocke, yet will I them regard,
that there may be one flocke and one sheppard.29
to do my Fathers workes, as I am fully mynded;
to heale the sicke and restore the blynd to sight,
that the prophecye of mee may be fulfilled.
For other sheepe I have which are to me commytted.
They be not of this flocke, yet will I them regard,
that there may be one flocke and one sheppard.29
But or we goe hence, printe these sayinges in your mynd and harte;
recorde them and keepe them in memorye.
Contynue in my worde; from yt doe not departe.
Therby shall all men knowe most perfectlye
that you are my disciples and of my familie.
Goe not before me, but let my word be your guide;
then in your doinges you shall alwayse well speede.
recorde them and keepe them in memorye.
Contynue in my worde; from yt doe not departe.
Therby shall all men knowe most perfectlye
that you are my disciples and of my familie.
Goe not before me, but let my word be your guide;
then in your doinges you shall alwayse well speede.
'Si vos manseritis in sermone meo, veri discipuli mei eritis, et cognoscetis veritatem, et veritas liberabit vos.'
[Puer] (ducens Caecum)
If pittie may move your jentyll harte,37
remember, good people, the poore and the blynd,
with your charitable almes this poore man to comforte.
Yt is your owne neighbour and of your owne kynd.
If pittie may move your jentyll harte,37
remember, good people, the poore and the blynd,
with your charitable almes this poore man to comforte.
Yt is your owne neighbour and of your owne kynd.
Caecus
Your almes, good people, for charitie,41
to me that am blynd and never did see,
Your almes, good people, for charitie,41
to me that am blynd and never did see,
your neighbour borne in this cittie;43
helpe or I goe hence.
helpe or I goe hence.
Petrus
Maister, instruct us in this case45
why this man borne blynd was.
Is it for his owne trespas
or elles for his parentes?
Maister, instruct us in this case45
why this man borne blynd was.
Is it for his owne trespas
or elles for his parentes?
John
Was synne the cause oryginall,49
wherin we be conceived all,
that this blynd man was brought in thrall?
Was synne the cause oryginall,49
wherin we be conceived all,
that this blynd man was brought in thrall?
Jesus
Hit was neither for his offence,52
neither the synne of his parentes,
or other fault or negligence
that hee was blynd borne;
but for this cause spetiallye:
to sett forth Goddes great glorye,
his power to shewe manifestlye,58
this mans sight to reforme.
Hit was neither for his offence,52
neither the synne of his parentes,
or other fault or negligence
that hee was blynd borne;
but for this cause spetiallye:
to sett forth Goddes great glorye,
his power to shewe manifestlye,58
this mans sight to reforme.
While the daye is fayre and bright,60
my Fathers workes I must worke right
untyll the comminge [of] the night
that light be gonne awaye.
In this world when I am heare,
I am the light that shyneth cleare.
My light to them shall well appeare66
which cleeve to mee alwaye.
my Fathers workes I must worke right
untyll the comminge [of] the night
that light be gonne awaye.
In this world when I am heare,
I am the light that shyneth cleare.
My light to them shall well appeare66
which cleeve to mee alwaye.
Tunc Jesus super terram spuit et lutum faciat, et oculos Caeci manibus fricabit; postea dicat.
Jesus
Doe, man, as I say to thee.68
Goe to the water of Siloe,
there washe thy eyes, and thou shalt see;
and give to God the prayse.
Doe, man, as I say to thee.68
Goe to the water of Siloe,
there washe thy eyes, and thou shalt see;
and give to God the prayse.
Tunc Caecus quaerit aquam et abut Jesus.
Caecus
Leade me, good child, right hastely72
unto the water of Siloe.
Leade me, good child, right hastely72
unto the water of Siloe.
Tunc lavat, et postea dicat:
Praysed be God omipotent74
which nowe to me my sight hath sent.
I see all thinges nowe here present.
Blessed be God alwaye.
which nowe to me my sight hath sent.
I see all thinges nowe here present.
Blessed be God alwaye.
When I had donne as God me badde,78
mye perfect sight forthwith I hadde;
wherfore my hart is now full gladde
that I doubt where I am.
mye perfect sight forthwith I hadde;
wherfore my hart is now full gladde
that I doubt where I am.
Primus Vicinus
Neighbour, if I the trueth should saye,82
this is the blynd man which yesterdaye
asked our almes as we came this waye.
Yt is the verey same.
Neighbour, if I the trueth should saye,82
this is the blynd man which yesterdaye
asked our almes as we came this waye.
Yt is the verey same.
Secundus Vicinus
No, no, neighbour, yt is not hee,86
but yt is the likest to him that ever I see.
One man to another like may bee,
and so is hee to him.
No, no, neighbour, yt is not hee,86
but yt is the likest to him that ever I see.
One man to another like may bee,
and so is hee to him.
Caecus
Good men, truely I am hee90
that was blynd, and nowe I see.
I am no other verelye;
enquire of all my kynne.
Good men, truely I am hee90
that was blynd, and nowe I see.
I am no other verelye;
enquire of all my kynne.
Primus Vicinus
Then tell the trueth, we thee praye,94
how this his happened to us saye-
thou that even yesterdaye
couldest see no yearthly thinge,
and nowe seest so perfectly.
No want of sight in thee we see.
Declare therfore to us truelye100
withowt more reasoninge.
Then tell the trueth, we thee praye,94
how this his happened to us saye-
thou that even yesterdaye
couldest see no yearthly thinge,
and nowe seest so perfectly.
No want of sight in thee we see.
Declare therfore to us truelye100
withowt more reasoninge.
Caecus
The man which we call Jesus,102
that worketh miracles daylye with us
and whom we finde so gratiouse,
anoynted my eyes with claye.
And to the water of Siloe
he bade me goe immediatelye
and wash my eyes, and I should see;108
and thyder I tooke my waye.
The man which we call Jesus,102
that worketh miracles daylye with us
and whom we finde so gratiouse,
anoynted my eyes with claye.
And to the water of Siloe
he bade me goe immediatelye
and wash my eyes, and I should see;108
and thyder I tooke my waye.
When the water on my eyes light,110
immediately I had my sight.
Was there never yearthly wight
so joyfull in his thought.
immediately I had my sight.
Was there never yearthly wight
so joyfull in his thought.
Secundus Vicinus
Where is hee nowe, we thee praye?114
Where is hee nowe, we thee praye?114
Caecus
I knowe not where he is, by this daye.115
I knowe not where he is, by this daye.115
Secundus Vicinus
Thou shalt with us come on this waye116
and to the Pharasyes these wordes saye.
But yf thou would these thinges denye,
yt shall helpe thee right nought.
Thou shalt with us come on this waye116
and to the Pharasyes these wordes saye.
But yf thou would these thinges denye,
yt shall helpe thee right nought.
Looke up, lordinges and judges of right!120
We have brought you a man that had no sight
and one the sabaoth day through on mans might
was healed and restored forsooth.
We have brought you a man that had no sight
and one the sabaoth day through on mans might
was healed and restored forsooth.
Primus Vicinus
Declare to them, thou wicked wight,124
who did restore thee to thy sight,
that we may knowe anonright
of this matter the trueth.
Declare to them, thou wicked wight,124
who did restore thee to thy sight,
that we may knowe anonright
of this matter the trueth.
Caecus
Jesus annoynted my eyes with claye128
and bade mee washe in Siloe,
and before I come awaye
my perfect sight I hadd.
Jesus annoynted my eyes with claye128
and bade mee washe in Siloe,
and before I come awaye
my perfect sight I hadd.
Primus Pharaseus
This man, the trueth if I should saye,132
is not of God-my head I laye-
which doth violate the saboath daye.
I judge him to be madd.
This man, the trueth if I should saye,132
is not of God-my head I laye-
which doth violate the saboath daye.
I judge him to be madd.
Secundus Pharaseus
I cannot enter into my thought136
that hee which hath thys marveyle wrought
should be a synner-I leeve yt nought;
hit is not in my creede.
Saye what is hee that did thee heale.
I cannot enter into my thought136
that hee which hath thys marveyle wrought
should be a synner-I leeve yt nought;
hit is not in my creede.
Saye what is hee that did thee heale.
Caecus
A prophet hee ys, withowt fayle.141
A prophet hee ys, withowt fayle.141
Primus Pharaseus
Surely thou arte a knave of kynde142
that faynest thyselfe for to be blynde;
wherfore nowe this is my mynde,
the trueth to trye indeede.
Surely thou arte a knave of kynde142
that faynest thyselfe for to be blynde;
wherfore nowe this is my mynde,
the trueth to trye indeede.
His father and mother, both in feere,146
shall come declare the matter heere,
and then the trueth shall soone appeare
and we put out of doubt.
Goe forth, messinger, anon in hye,
and fetch his parentes by and by.
This knave can nought but prate and lye;152
I would his eyes were out.
shall come declare the matter heere,
and then the trueth shall soone appeare
and we put out of doubt.
Goe forth, messinger, anon in hye,
and fetch his parentes by and by.
This knave can nought but prate and lye;152
I would his eyes were out.
Nuntius
Your byddinge, maister, I shall fulfill154
and doe my dutye as is good skill,
for this daye hither I knowe the will,
and I shall spie them out.
Your byddinge, maister, I shall fulfill154
and doe my dutye as is good skill,
for this daye hither I knowe the will,
and I shall spie them out.
Tunc circumspectat, et adloquitur eos:
Syr and dame, both in feare,158
you must afore the Pharasies appeare.
What there will is, there shall you heare.
Have donne and come your waye.
you must afore the Pharasies appeare.
What there will is, there shall you heare.
Have donne and come your waye.
Mater
Alas, man, what doe we heere?162
Must we afore the Pharasyes appeare?
A vengeance on them farre and neare;
they never did poore men good!
Alas, man, what doe we heere?162
Must we afore the Pharasyes appeare?
A vengeance on them farre and neare;
they never did poore men good!
Pater
Dame, here is no other waye166
but there commandment wee must obeye,
or elles they would without delaye
course us and take our good.
Dame, here is no other waye166
but there commandment wee must obeye,
or elles they would without delaye
course us and take our good.
Nuncius
Here I have brought as you bade me170
these two persons that aged bee.
They be the parentes of him truely
which sayd that he was blynde.
Here I have brought as you bade me170
these two persons that aged bee.
They be the parentes of him truely
which sayd that he was blynde.
Primus Pharaseus
Come neare to us both too,174
and tell us truely or ere wee goe
whether this be your sonne or noe
looke floe descent we fynde.
Come neare to us both too,174
and tell us truely or ere wee goe
whether this be your sonne or noe
looke floe descent we fynde.
Pater
Maysters, we knowe certaynlye178
our sonne hee is-we cannot denye-
and blynd was borne, undoubtedly,
and that we will depose.
Maysters, we knowe certaynlye178
our sonne hee is-we cannot denye-
and blynd was borne, undoubtedly,
and that we will depose.
But whoe restored him to his sight182
we be uncertayne, by God almight.
Wherfore of him, as is right,
the trueth you must enquyre.
we be uncertayne, by God almight.
Wherfore of him, as is right,
the trueth you must enquyre.
Mater
For he hath age his tale to tell,186
and his mother-tonge to utter hit well;
although hee could never bye nor sell,
lett him speake, we desyre.
For he hath age his tale to tell,186
and his mother-tonge to utter hit well;
although hee could never bye nor sell,
lett him speake, we desyre.
Primus Pharaseus
Give prayse to God, thou craftie knave,190
and looke hereafter thou do not rave
nor saye that Jesus did thee save
and restored thee to thy sight.
Give prayse to God, thou craftie knave,190
and looke hereafter thou do not rave
nor saye that Jesus did thee save
and restored thee to thy sight.
Secundus Pharaseus
Hee is a sinner and that wee knowe,194
disceavinge the people to and froe.
This is most true that wee thee showe.
Beleeve us as is right.
Hee is a sinner and that wee knowe,194
disceavinge the people to and froe.
This is most true that wee thee showe.
Beleeve us as is right.
Caecus
If he bee sinfull I doe not knowe,198
but this is trueth that I doe showe.
When I was blynd and in great woe,
hee cured me, as yee see.
If he bee sinfull I doe not knowe,198
but this is trueth that I doe showe.
When I was blynd and in great woe,
hee cured me, as yee see.
Primus Pharaseus
What did hee, thou lither swayne?202
What did hee, thou lither swayne?202
Cecus
I tould you once; will you here hit agayne?203
Or his disciples will [you] become,
of all your sinnes to have remission?
I tould you once; will you here hit agayne?203
Or his disciples will [you] become,
of all your sinnes to have remission?
Secundus Pharaseus
O cursed caytyffe, yll moote thow thee!206
Would thou have us his disciples to bee?
No, no! Moyses disciples binne wee,
for God with him did speake.
O cursed caytyffe, yll moote thow thee!206
Would thou have us his disciples to bee?
No, no! Moyses disciples binne wee,
for God with him did speake.
But whence this is, I never knewe.210
Cecus
I marvayle of that, as I am trewe-211
that you knowe not from whence hee should bee
that me cured that never did see-
knowinge this most certaynlye:
God wyll not sinners here.
But hee that honoreth God truely,
him will hee here by and by217
and grant his askinge gratiously,
for that man is to him deare.
I marvayle of that, as I am trewe-211
that you knowe not from whence hee should bee
that me cured that never did see-
knowinge this most certaynlye:
God wyll not sinners here.
But hee that honoreth God truely,
him will hee here by and by217
and grant his askinge gratiously,
for that man is to him deare.
And to this I dare be bould,220
there is noe man that ever could
restore a creature to his sight
that was blynd borne and never sawe light.
If he of God were not, iwis,
hee could never worke such thinges as this.
there is noe man that ever could
restore a creature to his sight
that was blynd borne and never sawe light.
If he of God were not, iwis,
hee could never worke such thinges as this.
Primus Pharaseus
What, sinful! knave! Wilt thou teach us226
which all the scriptures can discusse,
and of our livinge be so vertuous?
We curse thee owt of this place.
What, sinful! knave! Wilt thou teach us226
which all the scriptures can discusse,
and of our livinge be so vertuous?
We curse thee owt of this place.
Jesus
Beleeves thou in God Sonne trulye?230
Beleeves thou in God Sonne trulye?230
Caecus
Yea, gratious lord. Whoe is hee?231
Yea, gratious lord. Whoe is hee?231
Jesus
Thou hast him scene with thy eyee.232
Hee is the same that talketh with thee.
Thou hast him scene with thy eyee.232
Hee is the same that talketh with thee.
Caecus
Then I here, I honour him with hart free,234
and ever shall serve him until! I dye.
Then I here, I honour him with hart free,234
and ever shall serve him until! I dye.
Primus Judeus
Saye, man that makest such maistrye,236
or thow our sowles doe anoye,
tell us here appertly
Christ yf that thou be.
Saye, man that makest such maistrye,236
or thow our sowles doe anoye,
tell us here appertly
Christ yf that thou be.
Jesus
That I spake to you openlye240
and workes that I doe verelye
in my Fathers name almightie
beareth wytnes of mee.
That I spake to you openlye240
and workes that I doe verelye
in my Fathers name almightie
beareth wytnes of mee.
But you beleeve not as you scene,244
for of my sheepe yee ne beene;
but my flocke, withowten weene,
here my voyce alwaye.
And I knowe them well eychon,
for with me alwaye the gonne;
and for them I ordayned in my owne250
everlastinge life for aye.
for of my sheepe yee ne beene;
but my flocke, withowten weene,
here my voyce alwaye.
And I knowe them well eychon,
for with me alwaye the gonne;
and for them I ordayned in my owne250
everlastinge life for aye.
No man shall reave my sheepe from me,252
for my Father in majestie
ys greater then binne all yee,
or any that ever was.
for my Father in majestie
ys greater then binne all yee,
or any that ever was.
Secundus Judeus
Thou shalt abye, by my bone,256
or thou heathen passe.
Helpe, fellowe, and gather stones
and beate him well, for cockes bones.
He scornes us quiantlye for the nones
and doth us great anoye.
Thou shalt abye, by my bone,256
or thou heathen passe.
Helpe, fellowe, and gather stones
and beate him well, for cockes bones.
He scornes us quiantlye for the nones
and doth us great anoye.
Tunc lapides colligunt.
Yea, stones nowe here I have262
for this rybauld that thus can rave.
One stroke, as God me save,
he shall have soone in hye.
for this rybauld that thus can rave.
One stroke, as God me save,
he shall have soone in hye.
Jesus
Wretches, manye a good deede266
I have donne, yea in great neede;
nowe quite you fowle my meede
to stone me on this manere.
Wretches, manye a good deede266
I have donne, yea in great neede;
nowe quite you fowle my meede
to stone me on this manere.
Primus Judeus
For thy good deede that thou hast wrought270
at this tyme stone we thee nought.
Both in word and thought
there thou lyes falselye.
For thy good deede that thou hast wrought270
at this tyme stone we thee nought.
Both in word and thought
there thou lyes falselye.
Jesus
But I doe well and truely274
my Fathers biddinge by and by,
elles may you hope well I lye
and then leeves you me nought.
But I doe well and truely274
my Fathers biddinge by and by,
elles may you hope well I lye
and then leeves you me nought.
But sythen you will not leeve me,278
nor my deedes that you may see,
to them beleevinge takes yee,
for nothinge may be soother.
Soe may you knowe well and verey
in my Father that I ame aye,
and hee in mee, sooth to saye,284
and eyther of us in other.
nor my deedes that you may see,
to them beleevinge takes yee,
for nothinge may be soother.
Soe may you knowe well and verey
in my Father that I ame aye,
and hee in mee, sooth to saye,284
and eyther of us in other.
Tunc colligunt lapides et statim evanescit Jesus.
Secundus Judeus
Owt, owt, alas where is our fonne?286
Quyntly that hee is heathen gonne.
I would have taken him, and that anone,
and fowle him all to-frapped.
Yea, make we never so much mone,
nowe there is noe other wonne,
for hee and his men everychone292
are from us clearly scaped.
Owt, owt, alas where is our fonne?286
Quyntly that hee is heathen gonne.
I would have taken him, and that anone,
and fowle him all to-frapped.
Yea, make we never so much mone,
nowe there is noe other wonne,
for hee and his men everychone292
are from us clearly scaped.
Primus Judeus
Nowe by the death I shall one dye,294
may I see him with my eye,
to syr Cayphas I shall him wrye
and tell that shall him deare.
See I never none, by my faye,
when I had stones, soc soone awaye.
But yet no force! Another daye300
his tabret we shall feare.
Nowe by the death I shall one dye,294
may I see him with my eye,
to syr Cayphas I shall him wrye
and tell that shall him deare.
See I never none, by my faye,
when I had stones, soc soone awaye.
But yet no force! Another daye300
his tabret we shall feare.
Maria
A, lord Jesu, that me is woo302
to wytt my brother syckly soo!
In feeble tyme Christ yoode me froo.
Well were we and hee were here.
A, lord Jesu, that me is woo302
to wytt my brother syckly soo!
In feeble tyme Christ yoode me froo.
Well were we and hee were here.
Martha
Yea, sister, abowt I will goe306
and seeke Jesu too and froo.
To helpe him hee would be throo
and hee wyst how hit were.
Yea, sister, abowt I will goe306
and seeke Jesu too and froo.
To helpe him hee would be throo
and hee wyst how hit were.
Tunc venit Jesus.
A, my lord, sweete Jesus, mercye!310
Lazar, that thou loved tenderlye,
lyeth sicke a little herebye
and suffereth mych teene.
Lazar, that thou loved tenderlye,
lyeth sicke a little herebye
and suffereth mych teene.
Jesus
Yea, woman, I tell thee wytterlye,314
that sickenes is not deadly
but Godes Sonne to glorifie.
Loe, I am him, as may be scene.
Yea, woman, I tell thee wytterlye,314
that sickenes is not deadly
but Godes Sonne to glorifie.
Loe, I am him, as may be scene.
Tunc ibit Martha ad Mariam.
Maria
A, Martha, sister, alas, alas!318
My brother ys dead syth thou heere was.
Had Jesus my lord binne in this,
this case had not befalne.
A, Martha, sister, alas, alas!318
My brother ys dead syth thou heere was.
Had Jesus my lord binne in this,
this case had not befalne.
Martha
Yea, sister, neare is Godes grace.322
Manye a man hee holpen hasse.
Yett may hee doe for us in this case
and him to life call.
Yea, sister, neare is Godes grace.322
Manye a man hee holpen hasse.
Yett may hee doe for us in this case
and him to life call.
Maria
Here will I sitt and mourninge make326
tyll that Jesu my sorrowe slake.
My teene to harte, lord, thou take,
and leeche mee of my woe.
Here will I sitt and mourninge make326
tyll that Jesu my sorrowe slake.
My teene to harte, lord, thou take,
and leeche mee of my woe.
Martha
In sorrowe and woe here wyll I wake,330
and lament for Lazar my brothers sake.
Though I for coulde and pennance quake,
heathen will I not goe.
In sorrowe and woe here wyll I wake,330
and lament for Lazar my brothers sake.
Though I for coulde and pennance quake,
heathen will I not goe.
Tunc pariter juxta sepulchrum sedebunt plorantes, et Jesus procul sit.
Jesus
Brethren, goe we to Judye.334
Brethren, goe we to Judye.334
Petrus
Maister, right nowe thou well might see335
the Jewes would have stoned thee,
and yett thou wilt agayne?
Maister, right nowe thou well might see335
the Jewes would have stoned thee,
and yett thou wilt agayne?
Jesus
Wott you not well this is vereye,338
that xii houres are in the daye
and whoeso walketh that tyme a waye
trespasseth not, the sooth to saye?
Wott you not well this is vereye,338
that xii houres are in the daye
and whoeso walketh that tyme a waye
trespasseth not, the sooth to saye?
Hee offendeth not that goeth in light;342
but whosoever walketh abowte in night,
hee tresspasseth all agaynst the right,
and light in him is non.
Whye I saye this, as I have tight,
I shall tell you soone in height.
Have mynd on hit through your might348
and thinkes well thereupon.
but whosoever walketh abowte in night,
hee tresspasseth all agaynst the right,
and light in him is non.
Whye I saye this, as I have tight,
I shall tell you soone in height.
Have mynd on hit through your might348
and thinkes well thereupon.
To the daye myselfe may likened be,350
and to the xii houres all yee
that lightened be through followinge mee
that am most likinge light.
For worldes light I am verey,
and whoesoe followeth me, sooth to saye,
hee may goe no Chester waye,356
for light in him is dight.
and to the xii houres all yee
that lightened be through followinge mee
that am most likinge light.
For worldes light I am verey,
and whoesoe followeth me, sooth to saye,
hee may goe no Chester waye,356
for light in him is dight.
’Oportet me operari opera eius qui misit me donec dies est; venit nox quando nemo potest operari. Quamdiu sum in mundo, lux sum mundi.’
Brethren, I tell you tidinges:359
Lazar my freinde is sleepinge.
Thether wee must be goinge,
upon him for to call.
Lazar my freinde is sleepinge.
Thether wee must be goinge,
upon him for to call.
John
Lord, if hee sleepe, saffe hee may bee,363
for in his sleepe no perrill is hee.
Therfore yt is not good for thee
goe thider for soc smale.
Lord, if hee sleepe, saffe hee may bee,363
for in his sleepe no perrill is hee.
Therfore yt is not good for thee
goe thider for soc smale.
Jesus
I tell you, brethren, certenlye;367
Lazar is deade, and thyder will I.
Fayne I am, I wott, that I
was not there, as you may see.
We goe thider anon in hye.
I tell you, brethren, certenlye;367
Lazar is deade, and thyder will I.
Fayne I am, I wott, that I
was not there, as you may see.
We goe thider anon in hye.
Thomas
Followe him, brethren, to his anoye,372
and dye with him devoutly,
for other hit will not bee.
Followe him, brethren, to his anoye,372
and dye with him devoutly,
for other hit will not bee.
Tunc versus locum ibit Jesus ubi Maria et Martha se Martha fuit obviam.
Martha
A, lord Jesu, haddest thou binne here leade375
Lazar my brother had not binne deade;
but well I wott thou wilt us reade,
nowe thou arte with us here.
And this I leeve and hope aright:
what thinge thou askest of God almight,
hee will grant yt thee in height381
and grant thee thy prayer.
A, lord Jesu, haddest thou binne here leade375
Lazar my brother had not binne deade;
but well I wott thou wilt us reade,
nowe thou arte with us here.
And this I leeve and hope aright:
what thinge thou askest of God almight,
hee will grant yt thee in height381
and grant thee thy prayer.
Jesus
Thy brother, Martha, shall ryse, I saye.383
Thy brother, Martha, shall ryse, I saye.383
Martha
That leeve I, lord, in good faye,384
that bee shall ryse the last daye;
then hope I him to see.
That leeve I, lord, in good faye,384
that bee shall ryse the last daye;
then hope I him to see.
Jesus
Martha, I tell thee withowt naye,387
I am risynge and life verey;
which life shall last for aye
and never shall ended be.
Martha, I tell thee withowt naye,387
I am risynge and life verey;
which life shall last for aye
and never shall ended be.
Whosoever leeveth steedfastlye391
in mee-I tell thee trulye-
though he dead bee and downe lye,
shall live and fare well.
Leeves thou, woman, that this maye?
in mee-I tell thee trulye-
though he dead bee and downe lye,
shall live and fare well.
Leeves thou, woman, that this maye?
Martha
Lord, I leeve and leeve mon396
that thou arte Christ, Godes Sonne,
is commen into this woride to wonne,
mans boote for to bee.
This have I leeved steedfastlye;
therfore on mee thou have mercye,
and on my sister eke Marye.402
I will fetch her to thee.
Lord, I leeve and leeve mon396
that thou arte Christ, Godes Sonne,
is commen into this woride to wonne,
mans boote for to bee.
This have I leeved steedfastlye;
therfore on mee thou have mercye,
and on my sister eke Marye.402
I will fetch her to thee.
Tunc Martha ibit et vocabit Mariam, dicens
Martha
A, Marye, sister leeffe and deare,404
hye thee quickly and come neare.
My sweete lord Jesu hee is here,
calleth thee him to.
A, Marye, sister leeffe and deare,404
hye thee quickly and come neare.
My sweete lord Jesu hee is here,
calleth thee him to.
Maria
A, well were we and hit so were!408
But had my lovely lord of leere
scene my brother lye one beare,
some boote might have binne donne.
A, well were we and hit so were!408
But had my lovely lord of leere
scene my brother lye one beare,
some boote might have binne donne.
But nowe he stinketh, sooth to saye,412
for nowe this is the fourth daye
syth hee was buryed in the claye,
that was to mee so leeffe.
But yet my lord I will assaye,
and with all my hart him I praye
to comforte us, and that hee may418
and mend all our mischeiffe.
for nowe this is the fourth daye
syth hee was buryed in the claye,
that was to mee so leeffe.
But yet my lord I will assaye,
and with all my hart him I praye
to comforte us, and that hee may418
and mend all our mischeiffe.
Tunc Maria videns Jesum prosternat se ad pedes, dicens:
A, lord Jesu, haddest thou binne here,420
Lazarre my brother, thy owne deare,
had not binne dead in this manere.
Mych sorrowe is me upon.
Lazarre my brother, thy owne deare,
had not binne dead in this manere.
Mych sorrowe is me upon.
Jesus
Where have yee donne him? Telles mee.424
Where have yee donne him? Telles mee.424
Marye
Lord, come hither and thou may see,425
for buryed in this place is hee
fore dayes nowe agonne.
Lord, come hither and thou may see,425
for buryed in this place is hee
fore dayes nowe agonne.
Tunc venient Judei, quorum dicat Primus.
Primus Judeus
See, fellowe, for cockes soule,428
this freake beginneth to reeme and yowle
and make great dowle for gowle
that bee loved well before.
See, fellowe, for cockes soule,428
this freake beginneth to reeme and yowle
and make great dowle for gowle
that bee loved well before.
Secundus Judeus
Hee hadd cunninge, meethinke hee might432
from death have saved Lazarre by right,
as well as send that man his sight,
that which so blynd was borne.
Hee hadd cunninge, meethinke hee might432
from death have saved Lazarre by right,
as well as send that man his sight,
that which so blynd was borne.
Jesus
Have donne, and put awaye the stone.436
Have donne, and put awaye the stone.436
Martha
A, lord, foure dayes be agone437
syth hee was buried, bloodd and bonne.
He stynkes, lord, in good faye.
A, lord, foure dayes be agone437
syth hee was buried, bloodd and bonne.
He stynkes, lord, in good faye.
Jesus
Martha, sayd I not to thee440
if that thou fullye leeved in mee
Godes grace soone shalt thou see?
Therfore doe as I thee saye.
Martha, sayd I not to thee440
if that thou fullye leeved in mee
Godes grace soone shalt thou see?
Therfore doe as I thee saye.
Tunc deponent lapidem de sepulchro, et Jesus tergum vertens, manibus elevatis, dicit.
Jesus
Father of heaven, I thanke yt thee444
that so soone hasse hard mee.
Well I wist and soothly see
thou hearest myne intent.
But for this people that stande hereby
speake I the more openlye,
that they may leeve steedfastly450
from thee that I was sent.
Father of heaven, I thanke yt thee444
that so soone hasse hard mee.
Well I wist and soothly see
thou hearest myne intent.
But for this people that stande hereby
speake I the more openlye,
that they may leeve steedfastly450
from thee that I was sent.
Jesus
Lazarre, come forth, I bydd thee!452
Lazarre, come forth, I bydd thee!452
Lazarus
A, lord, blessed most thou be453
which from death to life hast raysed mee
through thy micle might.
Lord, when I hard the voyce of thee,
all hell fayled of there postie,
so fast from them my soule can flee;
all divells were afrayd.459
A, lord, blessed most thou be453
which from death to life hast raysed mee
through thy micle might.
Lord, when I hard the voyce of thee,
all hell fayled of there postie,
so fast from them my soule can flee;
all divells were afrayd.459
Jesus
Loose him nowe and lett him goe.460
Loose him nowe and lett him goe.460
Martha
A, lord, honored be thou oo461
that us hast saved from mych woe
as thou hast oft beforne.
For well I wist hit should be soo,
when ye were full farre froo.
The, lord, I honour, and no moo,
kneelinge upon my kneene.467
A, lord, honored be thou oo461
that us hast saved from mych woe
as thou hast oft beforne.
For well I wist hit should be soo,
when ye were full farre froo.
The, lord, I honour, and no moo,
kneelinge upon my kneene.467
Maria
A, lord Jesu, mych is thy might,468
for nowe my harte is glad and light
to see my brother ryse in my sight
here before all these men.
Well I hoped that soone in height
when thou came yt should fare aright.
The, lord, I honour with all my might,474
kneelinge upon my knees.
A, lord Jesu, mych is thy might,468
for nowe my harte is glad and light
to see my brother ryse in my sight
here before all these men.
Well I hoped that soone in height
when thou came yt should fare aright.
The, lord, I honour with all my might,474
kneelinge upon my knees.
A, lord Jesu, I thanke thee,476
that one my brother hase pittie.
By verey signe nowe men maye see
that thou arte Godes Sonne.
With thee ever, lord, will I bee
and serve thee with harte free
that this daye hase gladdedd mee,482
and alwaye with thee wonne.
that one my brother hase pittie.
By verey signe nowe men maye see
that thou arte Godes Sonne.
With thee ever, lord, will I bee
and serve thee with harte free
that this daye hase gladdedd mee,482
and alwaye with thee wonne.
[Jesus]
Have good-day, my doughter deare.484
Whereever you goe, farre or neare,
my blessinge I give you here.
To Jerusalem I take the waye.
Have good-day, my doughter deare.484
Whereever you goe, farre or neare,
my blessinge I give you here.
To Jerusalem I take the waye.
Finis
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Pagina Decima Quarta: De Jesu Intrante Domum Simonis Leprosi et de Aliis Rebus
Jesus
Brethren, goe we to Bethenye1
to Lazarre, Martha, and Marye;
for I love mych that companye,
thidder now will I wend.
Symon the lepper hath prayed me
in his house to take charitie.
With them nowe yt liketh mee7
a while for to lend.
Brethren, goe we to Bethenye1
to Lazarre, Martha, and Marye;
for I love mych that companye,
thidder now will I wend.
Symon the lepper hath prayed me
in his house to take charitie.
With them nowe yt liketh mee7
a while for to lend.
Petrus
Lord, all readye shall we be9
in life and death to goe with thee.
Great joye they may have to see
thy comrninge into there place.
Lord, all readye shall we be9
in life and death to goe with thee.
Great joye they may have to see
thy comrninge into there place.
Philippus
Lazarre thou raysed through thy pittye,13
and Simon also-mesell was hee-
thou clensed, lord, that wotten we,
and holpe them through thy grace.
Lazarre thou raysed through thy pittye,13
and Simon also-mesell was hee-
thou clensed, lord, that wotten we,
and holpe them through thy grace.
Tunc ibunt versus domum Simonis leprosi.
Simon
Welcome, Jesu, full of grace,17
that mee that fowle and mesell was
all whole, lord, thou healed hase,
over all for to showe.
Welcome, Jesu, full of grace,17
that mee that fowle and mesell was
all whole, lord, thou healed hase,
over all for to showe.
Well is me that I may see thy face21
here in my house, this poore place.
Thou comfortes me in manye a case
and that I full well knowe.
here in my house, this poore place.
Thou comfortes me in manye a case
and that I full well knowe.
Lazarus
Welcome, lord, sweete Jesu.25
Blessed be the tyme that I thee knewe.
From death to life through thy vertue
thou raysed me not yore.
Fowre dayes in yearth when I had layne
thou grantest me life, lord, agayne.
Thee I honour with all my mayne31
nowe and evermore.
Welcome, lord, sweete Jesu.25
Blessed be the tyme that I thee knewe.
From death to life through thy vertue
thou raysed me not yore.
Fowre dayes in yearth when I had layne
thou grantest me life, lord, agayne.
Thee I honour with all my mayne31
nowe and evermore.
Martha
Welcome, my lovely lord and leere;33
welcome, my deareworth darlinge deare.
Fayne may thy freindes be in feere
to se thy freelye face.
Syttes downe, if your will weare,
and I shall helpe to serve you here
as I was wonte in good manere39
before in other place.
Welcome, my lovely lord and leere;33
welcome, my deareworth darlinge deare.
Fayne may thy freindes be in feere
to se thy freelye face.
Syttes downe, if your will weare,
and I shall helpe to serve you here
as I was wonte in good manere39
before in other place.
Tunc Jesus sedebat, et omnes cum eo, et veniet Maria Magdalena cum alablastro unguenti, et lamentando dicat.
Maria Magdalena
Welcome, my lovely lord of leale;41
welcome, my harte; welcome, my heale;
welcome, all my worldes weale,
my boote and all my blys.
From thee, lord, may I not conceale
my fyith and my faultes fayle.
Forgive mee that my flesh so frayle47
to thee hath donne amysse.
Welcome, my lovely lord of leale;41
welcome, my harte; welcome, my heale;
welcome, all my worldes weale,
my boote and all my blys.
From thee, lord, may I not conceale
my fyith and my faultes fayle.
Forgive mee that my flesh so frayle47
to thee hath donne amysse.
Oyntment I have here readye49
to anoynte thy sweete bodye.
Though I be wretched and unworthye,
wayve me not from thy wonne.
Full of synne and sorrowe am I,
but therfore, lord, I am sorye.
Amend me through thy mercye,55
that makes to thee my monne.
to anoynte thy sweete bodye.
Though I be wretched and unworthye,
wayve me not from thy wonne.
Full of synne and sorrowe am I,
but therfore, lord, I am sorye.
Amend me through thy mercye,55
that makes to thee my monne.
Tunc aperiet pixidem, et faciet signum unctionis, et rigabit pedes Jesu lachrymis et tergebit capillis suis.
Simon
A, Judas, why doth Jesus soe?57
Methinke that hee should lett her goe,
this woman full of synne and woe,
for feare of worides shame.
And if hee verey prophet were,
hee should knowe hir life here
and suffer her not to come him nere,63
for payringe of his fame.
A, Judas, why doth Jesus soe?57
Methinke that hee should lett her goe,
this woman full of synne and woe,
for feare of worides shame.
And if hee verey prophet were,
hee should knowe hir life here
and suffer her not to come him nere,63
for payringe of his fame.
Judas Iscarioth
Naye, Simon, brother, sooth to saye,65
hit is nothinge to my paye;
this oyntment goeth to fast awaye
that is so mych of pryce.
This ylke boyst might have binne sould
for three hundreth penyes tould
and dealt to poore men, whosoever would,71
and whosoever had binne wise.
Naye, Simon, brother, sooth to saye,65
hit is nothinge to my paye;
this oyntment goeth to fast awaye
that is so mych of pryce.
This ylke boyst might have binne sould
for three hundreth penyes tould
and dealt to poore men, whosoever would,71
and whosoever had binne wise.
Jesus
Simon, take good heed to mee.73
I have an errand to saye to thee.
Simon, take good heed to mee.73
I have an errand to saye to thee.
Simon
Maister, what you will maye bee,75
saye on, I you beseech.
Maister, what you will maye bee,75
saye on, I you beseech.
Jesus
By an example I shall thee showe77
and to this companye on a rowe,
whereby I say thou may knowe
to answere to my speache.
By an example I shall thee showe77
and to this companye on a rowe,
whereby I say thou may knowe
to answere to my speache.
Two detters somtyme there were81
oughten money to a userer.
The on was in his dangere
five hundreth penyes tould;
they other fiftie, as I saye here.
For they were poore, at there prayer
he forgave them both in feare,87
and nought take of them he would.
oughten money to a userer.
The on was in his dangere
five hundreth penyes tould;
they other fiftie, as I saye here.
For they were poore, at there prayer
he forgave them both in feare,87
and nought take of them he would.
Whether of these two, read if thou can,89
was more behoulden to that man?
was more behoulden to that man?
Simon
Lord, as much as I can thereon91
I shall saye or I passe.
Five hundreth is more then fiftie;
therfore methinke skylfullye
that hee that hee forgave more partie,
more houlden to him he was.
Lord, as much as I can thereon91
I shall saye or I passe.
Five hundreth is more then fiftie;
therfore methinke skylfullye
that hee that hee forgave more partie,
more houlden to him he was.
Jesus
Simon, thou deemes soothlie, iwysse.97
Sees thou this woman that here is?
Sycker shee hath not donne amysse
to worke on this manere.
Into thy house here thou me geete;
no water thou gave mee to my feete.
Shee washed them with her teares weete103
and wyped them with her heare.
Simon, thou deemes soothlie, iwysse.97
Sees thou this woman that here is?
Sycker shee hath not donne amysse
to worke on this manere.
Into thy house here thou me geete;
no water thou gave mee to my feete.
Shee washed them with her teares weete103
and wyped them with her heare.
Kisse syth I came thou gave non,105
but syth shee came into this wonne
shee hath kyssed my feete eychon;
of weepinge shee never ceased.
With oyle thou hast not me anoynt,
but shee hat donne both foot and joynt.
Therfore I tell thee on poynt,111
mych synne is her released.
but syth shee came into this wonne
shee hath kyssed my feete eychon;
of weepinge shee never ceased.
With oyle thou hast not me anoynt,
but shee hat donne both foot and joynt.
Therfore I tell thee on poynt,111
mych synne is her released.
Ad Judam Iscarioth:
And Judas, also to thee I saye:113
wherto wouldest thee mispaye
with this woman by any waye
that eased me this hasse?
A good deede shee hath donne todaye,
for poore men you have with you aye,
and me yee may not have, in faye,119
but a little space.
wherto wouldest thee mispaye
with this woman by any waye
that eased me this hasse?
A good deede shee hath donne todaye,
for poore men you have with you aye,
and me yee may not have, in faye,119
but a little space.
Therfore, woman, witterlye,121
for thou hast loved so tenderly,
all thy synnes nowe forgive I;
beleeffe hath saved thee.
for thou hast loved so tenderly,
all thy synnes nowe forgive I;
beleeffe hath saved thee.
And all that preach the evangelye125
through the world by and by
of thy deed shall make memorye
that thou hasse donne to mee.
through the world by and by
of thy deed shall make memorye
that thou hasse donne to mee.
Maria Magdalena
My Christ, my comfort and my kinge,129
I worshippe thee in all thinge,
for nowe my hart is in likinge,
and I at myne above.
Seaven devils nowe, as I well see,
thou hast dryven nowe owt of mee,
and from fowle life unto great lee135
releeved me, lord, for love.
My Christ, my comfort and my kinge,129
I worshippe thee in all thinge,
for nowe my hart is in likinge,
and I at myne above.
Seaven devils nowe, as I well see,
thou hast dryven nowe owt of mee,
and from fowle life unto great lee135
releeved me, lord, for love.
Tunc surget Jesus, et stando dicat Ut sequitur:
Jesus
Peter and Philipe, my brethren free,137
before you a castle you may see.
Goe you thider and fetch anon to mee
an asse and a foale alsoe.
Loose them, bringe them hither anone.
Yf any man grytch you as yee gonne,
and you say that I will ryde thereon,143
soone will they let them goe.
Peter and Philipe, my brethren free,137
before you a castle you may see.
Goe you thider and fetch anon to mee
an asse and a foale alsoe.
Loose them, bringe them hither anone.
Yf any man grytch you as yee gonne,
and you say that I will ryde thereon,143
soone will they let them goe.
Petrus
Maister, we shall doe your byddinge145
and bringe them soone for anythinge.
Phillippe, brother, be we goinge
and fetch these beastes too.
Maister, we shall doe your byddinge145
and bringe them soone for anythinge.
Phillippe, brother, be we goinge
and fetch these beastes too.
Phillippus
Brother, I am readye bowne.149
Hye that we were at the towne.
Great joye in hart have we mone
on this arrand for to goe.
Brother, I am readye bowne.149
Hye that we were at the towne.
Great joye in hart have we mone
on this arrand for to goe.
Tunc ibunt in civitatem, et dicat Petrus Janitro:
How, how! I must have this asse.153
Janitor
Here thou gettest neither more then lesse154
but thou tell me or thou passe
whither they shall goe.
Here thou gettest neither more then lesse154
but thou tell me or thou passe
whither they shall goe.
Phillippus
My maister Jesu, leeve thou mee,157
thinkes to come to this cittie
and bade both brought to him should bee,
himselfe to ryde upon.
My maister Jesu, leeve thou mee,157
thinkes to come to this cittie
and bade both brought to him should bee,
himselfe to ryde upon.
Janitor
All readye, good men, in good faye!161
And syth hee will come todaye,
all this cittie I will saye
and warne of his comynge.
Take asse and foale and goe your waye,
for eyche man of him marvayle maye.
Lazarre, that fowre daye dead laye,167
hee raysed at his callinge.
All readye, good men, in good faye!161
And syth hee will come todaye,
all this cittie I will saye
and warne of his comynge.
Take asse and foale and goe your waye,
for eyche man of him marvayle maye.
Lazarre, that fowre daye dead laye,167
hee raysed at his callinge.
Tunc ibit Janitor ad cives.
Tydinges, good men evrye one!169
The prophet Jesus comes anone.
Of his disciples, yonder gonne
twayne that were nowe here.
The prophet Jesus comes anone.
Of his disciples, yonder gonne
twayne that were nowe here.
For his marvayles leeve aye upon173
that hee is verey Goddes Sonne
although hee in this wonne-
for elles wonder were.
that hee is verey Goddes Sonne
although hee in this wonne-
for elles wonder were.
Primus Civis
A, lord, blessed most thou bee!177
Him will I goe nowe and see;
and so I read that all wee
thidderward take the waye.
A, lord, blessed most thou bee!177
Him will I goe nowe and see;
and so I read that all wee
thidderward take the waye.
Secundus Civis
Fellowes, I leeve that Christ is hee,181
commen from God in majestie;
elles such marveyles, as thinkes mee,
hee ney did daye for daye.
Fellowes, I leeve that Christ is hee,181
commen from God in majestie;
elles such marveyles, as thinkes mee,
hee ney did daye for daye.
Tertius Civis
Lazarre he raysed, as God me save,185
that foure dayes hath binne in grave.
Therfore devotion nowe I have
to welcome him to this towne.
Lazarre he raysed, as God me save,185
that foure dayes hath binne in grave.
Therfore devotion nowe I have
to welcome him to this towne.
Quartus Civis
Branches of the palme tree189
eycheon in hand take wee,
and welcome him to this cittie
with fayre processionn.
Branches of the palme tree189
eycheon in hand take wee,
and welcome him to this cittie
with fayre processionn.
Quintus Civis
With all the worshippe that I maye193
I welcome him will todaye,
and spread my clothes in the waye
as soone as I him see.
With all the worshippe that I maye193
I welcome him will todaye,
and spread my clothes in the waye
as soone as I him see.
Sextus Civis
These miracles preeven appertlye197
that from the Father almightie
hee is commen, mankynd to bye;
yt may not other bee.
These miracles preeven appertlye197
that from the Father almightie
hee is commen, mankynd to bye;
yt may not other bee.
Primus Puer
Fellowes, I hard my father saye201
Jesu the prophet will come todaye.
Thidder I read we take the waye
with branches in our hand.
Fellowes, I hard my father saye201
Jesu the prophet will come todaye.
Thidder I read we take the waye
with branches in our hand.
Secundus Puer
Make wee myrth all that we maye205
pleasant to that lordes paye.
’Hosanna!’ I read, by my faye,
to synge that we founde.
Make wee myrth all that we maye205
pleasant to that lordes paye.
’Hosanna!’ I read, by my faye,
to synge that we founde.
Tunc ibunt pueri versus Jerusalem cantantes 'Hosanna!' cum ramis palmarum in manibus. Et cives prosternent vestimenta sua in via: 'Hosanna, filio David! Benedictus qui venit in nomine domini! Hosanna in excelsis!'Tunc Jesus sedens super asellam, videns civitatem, flebit et dicat.
Jesus
A, Jerusalem, holye cittie!209
Unknowne todaye yt is to thee
that peace thou hast-thou canst not see-
but bale thou shalt abyde.
Mych must thou dreigh yet some daye
when woe shall fall on everye waye,
and thou begyled, sooth to saye,215
with sorrowe one all syde;
A, Jerusalem, holye cittie!209
Unknowne todaye yt is to thee
that peace thou hast-thou canst not see-
but bale thou shalt abyde.
Mych must thou dreigh yet some daye
when woe shall fall on everye waye,
and thou begyled, sooth to saye,215
with sorrowe one all syde;
destroyed, dilfullye dryven downe.217
Noe stone with other in all this towne
shall stand, for that they be unlevon
to keepe Christes commen
and Goddes owne visitation,
donne for mankyndes salvation;
for the have no devotyon,223
ne dreiden not his dome.
Noe stone with other in all this towne
shall stand, for that they be unlevon
to keepe Christes commen
and Goddes owne visitation,
donne for mankyndes salvation;
for the have no devotyon,223
ne dreiden not his dome.
Tunc Jesus equitabit versus civitatem, et omnes cives pannos suos in via prosternent. Et cum venerit ad templum, descendens de asina dicat vendentibus, cum flagello:
Doe awaye, and use not this thinge,225
for hit is not my likinge.
You make my Fathers wonnynge
a place of marehandize.
for hit is not my likinge.
You make my Fathers wonnynge
a place of marehandize.
Primus Mercator
What freake is this that makes this fare229
and casteth downe all our warre?
Come no man hither full yare
that did us such anoye.
What freake is this that makes this fare229
and casteth downe all our warre?
Come no man hither full yare
that did us such anoye.
Secundus Mercator
Owt, owt, woe is mee!233
My table with my money
is spread abroade, well I see,
and nought dare I saye.
Nowe yt seemes well that hee
would attayne royaltee;
elles this bould durst hee239
not bee to make such araye.
Owt, owt, woe is mee!233
My table with my money
is spread abroade, well I see,
and nought dare I saye.
Nowe yt seemes well that hee
would attayne royaltee;
elles this bould durst hee239
not bee to make such araye.
Primus Mercator
Hit seemes well hee would be kinge241
that casteth downe thus our thinges
and sayes his Fathers wonninge
in this temple is.
Saye, Jesus, with thy janglinge,
what evidence or tokeninge
shewest thow of thy rayninge,247
that thou darest doe this?
Hit seemes well hee would be kinge241
that casteth downe thus our thinges
and sayes his Fathers wonninge
in this temple is.
Saye, Jesus, with thy janglinge,
what evidence or tokeninge
shewest thow of thy rayninge,247
that thou darest doe this?
Secundus Mercator
What signes nowe shewest thou here249
that preeves such power
to shend our ware in such manere,
maisterlye through thy mayne?
What signes nowe shewest thou here249
that preeves such power
to shend our ware in such manere,
maisterlye through thy mayne?
Jesus
This temple here I maye destroye,253
and through my might and my maistrye
in dayes three hit edifie
and buyld yt up agayne.
This temple here I maye destroye,253
and through my might and my maistrye
in dayes three hit edifie
and buyld yt up agayne.
Primus Mercator
Aha, Jesu, wilt thou soe?257
Thys worde, as ever mote I goe,
shalbe rehearsed before moe.
Cayphas I shall tell.
Aha, Jesu, wilt thou soe?257
Thys worde, as ever mote I goe,
shalbe rehearsed before moe.
Cayphas I shall tell.
Tunc Jesus ejiciet cum flagello ementes et vendentes.
Jesus
Hye you fast this temple froe,261
for marchandize shall be here noe more.
Hye you fast this temple froe,261
for marchandize shall be here noe more.
In this place, be you never soe throe,263
shall you no lenger dwell.
shall you no lenger dwell.
Judas Iscarioth
By deare God in majestie,265
I am as wroth as I may be,
and some waye I will wreake mee
as soone as ever I maye.
My maister Jesu, as men might see,
was rubbed head, foote, and knee
with oyntment of more dayntee271
then I see many a daye.
rfo that I have great envye,
that bee suffered to destroye
more then all his good thrye,
and his dammes too.
Had I of yt had maistrye,277
I would have sould yt soone in hie
and put hit up in treasurye
as I was wont to doe.
By deare God in majestie,265
I am as wroth as I may be,
and some waye I will wreake mee
as soone as ever I maye.
My maister Jesu, as men might see,
was rubbed head, foote, and knee
with oyntment of more dayntee271
then I see many a daye.
rfo that I have great envye,
that bee suffered to destroye
more then all his good thrye,
and his dammes too.
Had I of yt had maistrye,277
I would have sould yt soone in hie
and put hit up in treasurye
as I was wont to doe.
Whatsoever was given to Jesu281
I have kept syns I him knewe;
for bee hopes I be trewe,
his pursse I alwaye beare.
Him had binne better, in good faye,
had spared oyntment that daye,
for wroken I wilbe some waye287
of waste that was donne there.
I have kept syns I him knewe;
for bee hopes I be trewe,
his pursse I alwaye beare.
Him had binne better, in good faye,
had spared oyntment that daye,
for wroken I wilbe some waye287
of waste that was donne there.
Three hundeth penyes-worth yt was289
that hee lett spill in that place.
Therfore God give me hard grace
but himselfe shalbe sould
to the Jewes, or that I sytt,
for the tenth penye of hit;
and thus my maister shalbe quytte295
my greeffe an hundrethfould.
that hee lett spill in that place.
Therfore God give me hard grace
but himselfe shalbe sould
to the Jewes, or that I sytt,
for the tenth penye of hit;
and thus my maister shalbe quytte295
my greeffe an hundrethfould.
Syr Cayphas and his companye297
conspyrne Jesus to anoye.
There speech anon I will espye,
with falsshood for to fowle him.
And if the gladlye will do whye,
I shall teach them to him in hye,
for of his counsell well knowe I.303
I may best beguyle him.
conspyrne Jesus to anoye.
There speech anon I will espye,
with falsshood for to fowle him.
And if the gladlye will do whye,
I shall teach them to him in hye,
for of his counsell well knowe I.303
I may best beguyle him.
Tunc Judas pro tempore abut, et Cayphas dicit.
Cayphas
Lordinges, lookers of the lawe,305
herkyns hether to my sawe.
To Jesu all men can drawe
and likinge in him base.
If we letten him longe gonne,
all men will leeve him upon;
so shall the Romanes come anon311
and pryve us of our place.
Lordinges, lookers of the lawe,305
herkyns hether to my sawe.
To Jesu all men can drawe
and likinge in him base.
If we letten him longe gonne,
all men will leeve him upon;
so shall the Romanes come anon311
and pryve us of our place.
Therfore yt is fullye my readd313
we cast howe hee best were dead;
for yf hee longe on life be leade
our lawe goeth all to nought.
Therfore saye eychon his counsell,
what manere of waye will best avayle
this ylke shrewe for to assayle-319
some sleyght there must be sought.
we cast howe hee best were dead;
for yf hee longe on life be leade
our lawe goeth all to nought.
Therfore saye eychon his counsell,
what manere of waye will best avayle
this ylke shrewe for to assayle-319
some sleyght there must be sought.
Annas
Syr, you saye right skylfullye;321
but needesly men must espie
by him we catch noe vilanye,
to fownd and fowle to fayle.
For you knowe as well as I,
oft we have fownded to do him anoye;
but ever he bath the victorye-327
that noe waye maye avayle.
Syr, you saye right skylfullye;321
but needesly men must espie
by him we catch noe vilanye,
to fownd and fowle to fayle.
For you knowe as well as I,
oft we have fownded to do him anoye;
but ever he bath the victorye-327
that noe waye maye avayle.
Primus Pharaseus
Yea, syr, in temple hee bath binne329
and troubled us with mych teene,
that when we wended and did weene
of him to have had all our will,
or ever we wist, he was awaye.
This maketh the people, in good faye,
to leeve that bee is Christ vereye,335
and our lawe for to spill.
Yea, syr, in temple hee bath binne329
and troubled us with mych teene,
that when we wended and did weene
of him to have had all our will,
or ever we wist, he was awaye.
This maketh the people, in good faye,
to leeve that bee is Christ vereye,335
and our lawe for to spill.
Secundus Pharaseus
Yea, lordes, one poynt may doe gayne.337
That lourden, Lazarre, should be slayne,
for he raysed him up agayne
that foure dayes had binne dead.
For that miracle mych of mayne,
to honour him eychon is fayne;
and Lazarre, that dead was, will not layne,343
and bee one life be leade.
Yea, lordes, one poynt may doe gayne.337
That lourden, Lazarre, should be slayne,
for he raysed him up agayne
that foure dayes had binne dead.
For that miracle mych of mayne,
to honour him eychon is fayne;
and Lazarre, that dead was, will not layne,343
and bee one life be leade.
Cayphas
Noe more, forsooth, will many moe345
that hee base made to speake and goe;
and blynd that have theire sight alsoe
loven him steadfastlye
and followen him both farre and neare,
preachinge to the people his powere.
Therfore my witt is in a weare351
to ordayne remedye.
Noe more, forsooth, will many moe345
that hee base made to speake and goe;
and blynd that have theire sight alsoe
loven him steadfastlye
and followen him both farre and neare,
preachinge to the people his powere.
Therfore my witt is in a weare351
to ordayne remedye.
Annas
And remedye must ordayned be353
before this great solempnitie,
or elles may other as well as we
trusse and take our waye.
For when bee comes to this cittie,
all the world, as you might see,
honored him upon there knee359
as God had comon that daye.
And remedye must ordayned be353
before this great solempnitie,
or elles may other as well as we
trusse and take our waye.
For when bee comes to this cittie,
all the world, as you might see,
honored him upon there knee359
as God had comon that daye.
Primus Pharaseus
Alsoe, lordinges, you sawe there361
how that he fared with chaffere-
cast hit downe, God give him care,
that ’was so great of price!
And alsoe lowdlye hee can lye-
called the temple apertlye
his Fathers house full falslye,367
right as yt had binne his!
Alsoe, lordinges, you sawe there361
how that he fared with chaffere-
cast hit downe, God give him care,
that ’was so great of price!
And alsoe lowdlye hee can lye-
called the temple apertlye
his Fathers house full falslye,367
right as yt had binne his!
Secundus Pharaseus
Lordinges, there is noe more to saye-369
but loost is owr lawe, I dare laye,
and bee come one our saboath daye
that nowe aprocheth nye.
Heale he any, lesse or more,
all men will leeve on his lore.
Therfore yt is good to slea him before,375
yf that wee will be slye.
Lordinges, there is noe more to saye-369
but loost is owr lawe, I dare laye,
and bee come one our saboath daye
that nowe aprocheth nye.
Heale he any, lesse or more,
all men will leeve on his lore.
Therfore yt is good to slea him before,375
yf that wee will be slye.
Cayphas
Amonge our wittes lett us see377
to take him with some subteltye.
Hee shall have sylver, gould, and fee,
this thinge that would fulfill.
Amonge our wittes lett us see377
to take him with some subteltye.
Hee shall have sylver, gould, and fee,
this thinge that would fulfill.
Judas
Lordes, what will you give mee381
and I shall soone helpe that hee
sleelye betrayed bee,
right at your owne will?
Lordes, what will you give mee381
and I shall soone helpe that hee
sleelye betrayed bee,
right at your owne will?
Cayphas
Welcome, fellowe, as have I roo.385
That bargayne fayne would I goe too.
Welcome, fellowe, as have I roo.385
That bargayne fayne would I goe too.
Judas
Lett me see what ye will doe,387
and laye downe sylver here.
For the devill swappe of my swyre
and I doe yt without hyre,
other for soveraigne or syre-
yt is not my manere.
Lett me see what ye will doe,387
and laye downe sylver here.
For the devill swappe of my swyre
and I doe yt without hyre,
other for soveraigne or syre-
yt is not my manere.
Cayphas
Saye on what we shall give thee393
to helpe that he taken bee;
and here is readye thy moneye
to paye thee or thou passe.
Saye on what we shall give thee393
to helpe that he taken bee;
and here is readye thy moneye
to paye thee or thou passe.
Judas
As ever mote I thrive or thee,397
and I shewe my subtilltye,
thirtie penyes yee shall give mee
and not a farthinge lasse.
As ever mote I thrive or thee,397
and I shewe my subtilltye,
thirtie penyes yee shall give mee
and not a farthinge lasse.
Primus Phariseus
Yea, but thy trueth thou must plight401
for to serve us aright
to betraye thy maister through thy might,
and have here thy money.
Yea, but thy trueth thou must plight401
for to serve us aright
to betraye thy maister through thy might,
and have here thy money.
Judas
Have here my trueth, as I have tight,405
or Fridaye that hit be night
I shall bringe you to his sight
and tell which is bee.
Have here my trueth, as I have tight,405
or Fridaye that hit be night
I shall bringe you to his sight
and tell which is bee.
Primus Phariseus
Yee binne brethren on a rowe.409
Which is he I cannot knowe.
Yee binne brethren on a rowe.409
Which is he I cannot knowe.
Judas
Noe. A verey signe I shall you showe.411
Aspies whom I kysse,
and that is bee, sooth to saye.
Takes him manlye, as you maye,
and lead him sleelye awaye
whither your likinge ys.
Noe. A verey signe I shall you showe.411
Aspies whom I kysse,
and that is bee, sooth to saye.
Takes him manlye, as you maye,
and lead him sleelye awaye
whither your likinge ys.
Cayphas
Nowe looke thou serve us truely,417
thy maysters cornminge to espie.
Nowe looke thou serve us truely,417
thy maysters cornminge to espie.
Judas
Trust well therto and sickerlye419
that he shall not eschewe.
Trust well therto and sickerlye419
that he shall not eschewe.
And would God almightie421
the kinge of France might so afye
in this realme and baronye
that they were all so treu!
the kinge of France might so afye
in this realme and baronye
that they were all so treu!
On Fridaye in the morninge425
espies all on my comminge,
for where that he is walkinge
I will goe and espie.
With him I thinke to eate and drinke
and after, tydinges to you to bringe
where he shapes his dwellinge,431
and come and tell you in bye.
espies all on my comminge,
for where that he is walkinge
I will goe and espie.
With him I thinke to eate and drinke
and after, tydinges to you to bringe
where he shapes his dwellinge,431
and come and tell you in bye.
Finis
The Bakers PlayeContents
Pagina Decima Quinta: De Caena Domini et de eius Proditione
Jesus
Brethren all, to me right deare,1
come hither to me and ye shall here.
The feaste of Easter you knowe draweth neare
and nowe yt is at hand.
That feaste needes keepe must we
with verye great solempnitie.
The pascall lambe eaten must bee7
as the lawe doth commande.
Therfore, Peter, looke that thou goe,
and John with thee shalbe alsoe.
Prepare all thinges that longeth therto
acordinge to the lawe.
Brethren all, to me right deare,1
come hither to me and ye shall here.
The feaste of Easter you knowe draweth neare
and nowe yt is at hand.
That feaste needes keepe must we
with verye great solempnitie.
The pascall lambe eaten must bee7
as the lawe doth commande.
Therfore, Peter, looke that thou goe,
and John with thee shalbe alsoe.
Prepare all thinges that longeth therto
acordinge to the lawe.
Petrus
Lord, thy biddinges doe will we.13
But tell us first where yt shalbe
and we shall doe yt speedelye,
and thidder will we drawe.
Lord, thy biddinges doe will we.13
But tell us first where yt shalbe
and we shall doe yt speedelye,
and thidder will we drawe.
Jesus
Goe into the cittie which yee doe see,17
and there a man meete shall yee
with a water pott that beareth hee,
for so you may him knowe.
Into what house that bee shall goe,
into the same [howse] enter ye alsoe
and saye the maister send you too23
his message for to shewe.
Goe into the cittie which yee doe see,17
and there a man meete shall yee
with a water pott that beareth hee,
for so you may him knowe.
Into what house that bee shall goe,
into the same [howse] enter ye alsoe
and saye the maister send you too23
his message for to shewe.
Saye ’The maister to thee us sent25
to have a place convenient
the pascall lambe to eate.’ There is my entent,
with my disciples all.
A fayre parlour hee will you shewe.
There prepare all thinge dewe
where I with my retynewe31
fulfill the lawe we shall.
to have a place convenient
the pascall lambe to eate.’ There is my entent,
with my disciples all.
A fayre parlour hee will you shewe.
There prepare all thinge dewe
where I with my retynewe31
fulfill the lawe we shall.
Petrus
All readye, lorde. Even thy will33
shortlye we two shall fulfill,
All readye, lorde. Even thy will33
shortlye we two shall fulfill,
and the fayre cittie we shall goe tyll35
as fast as we maye.
as fast as we maye.
Tunc Petrus et Johannis ibunt ac hominem vas aquae testaceum portantem alloquerentur.
Petrus
All hayle, good fellowe, hartelye.37
To thy maisters house I praye thee hye;
and wee must keepe thee companye
our message for to saye.
All hayle, good fellowe, hartelye.37
To thy maisters house I praye thee hye;
and wee must keepe thee companye
our message for to saye.
Servus
Come on your waye and followe mee;41
my maisters house soone shall you see.
Loe, here yt is, verelye.
Saye nowe what yee will.
Come on your waye and followe mee;41
my maisters house soone shall you see.
Loe, here yt is, verelye.
Saye nowe what yee will.
Tunc domum intrant.
Petrus
Syr, the maister saluteth thee45
and as messingers send we bee.
Therfore we praye thee hartelye
take heede us until.
Syr, the maister saluteth thee45
and as messingers send we bee.
Therfore we praye thee hartelye
take heede us until.
The maister bath sent us to thee.49
A place preparde for him must bee;
the pascall lambe there eate will hee
with his disciples all.
A place preparde for him must bee;
the pascall lambe there eate will hee
with his disciples all.
Pater Familius
Loe, here a parloure all readye dight53
with paved fibres and windowes bright.
Make all thinges readye as you thinke right,
and this have you shall.
Loe, here a parloure all readye dight53
with paved fibres and windowes bright.
Make all thinges readye as you thinke right,
and this have you shall.
Johannis
Nowe, brother Peter, lett us hye57
the paseall lambe to make readye;
and to our maister then will you and I
as fast as we maye.
Nowe, brother Peter, lett us hye57
the paseall lambe to make readye;
and to our maister then will you and I
as fast as we maye.
Tunc adornent mensam et revertunt.
Petrus
Thy commandment, lord, donne have wee.61
The pascail lambe is made readye.
Therfore come on and you shall see,
and we shall lead the waye.
Thy commandment, lord, donne have wee.61
The pascail lambe is made readye.
Therfore come on and you shall see,
and we shall lead the waye.
Jesus
Nowe, brethren, goe to your seate;65
this pascall lambe nowe lett us eate,
and then we shall of other thinges entreate
that be of greater effecte.
For knowe you nowe, the tyme is come
that sygnes and shadowes be all donne.
Therfore, make haste, that we maye soone71
all figures deane rejecte.
Nowe, brethren, goe to your seate;65
this pascall lambe nowe lett us eate,
and then we shall of other thinges entreate
that be of greater effecte.
For knowe you nowe, the tyme is come
that sygnes and shadowes be all donne.
Therfore, make haste, that we maye soone71
all figures deane rejecte.
For nowe a newe lawe I will beginne73
to helpe mankynd owt of his sinne
soe that hee may heaven wynne,
the which for synne bee loste.
And here, in presence of you all,
another sacrifice beginne I shall,
to bringe mankynd out of his thrall,79
for helpe him neade I muste.
to helpe mankynd owt of his sinne
soe that hee may heaven wynne,
the which for synne bee loste.
And here, in presence of you all,
another sacrifice beginne I shall,
to bringe mankynd out of his thrall,79
for helpe him neade I muste.
Tunc accumbet Jesus ac Johannis in gremio dormit.
Brethren, I tell you bye and bye,81
with greate desyre desyred have I
this Passeover to eate with you trulye
before my Passion.
For I saye to you syckerlye,
my Fathers will allmightye
I must fulifill meekelye,87
and ever to be bowne.
with greate desyre desyred have I
this Passeover to eate with you trulye
before my Passion.
For I saye to you syckerlye,
my Fathers will allmightye
I must fulifill meekelye,87
and ever to be bowne.
Tunc Jesus accipiet panem, frangit, et discipulis suis dat, dicens:
This bread I give here my blessinge.89
Takes, eate, brethren, at my byddinge
for, leeve you well, withowt leasinge,
this is my bodye
that shall dye for all mankynde
in remission of there synne.
This give I you on me to mynd95
aye after evermore.
Takes, eate, brethren, at my byddinge
for, leeve you well, withowt leasinge,
this is my bodye
that shall dye for all mankynde
in remission of there synne.
This give I you on me to mynd95
aye after evermore.
Tunc accipit calicem in manibus, oculis elevatis, dicens:
Father of heaven, I thanke thee97
for all that ever thou doest to mee.
Brethren, takes this with hart free;
that is my blood
that shalbe shedd on the tree.
For more together drinke not wee
in heaven-blys tyll that we bee103
to tast that ghostly foode.
for all that ever thou doest to mee.
Brethren, takes this with hart free;
that is my blood
that shalbe shedd on the tree.
For more together drinke not wee
in heaven-blys tyll that we bee103
to tast that ghostly foode.
Tunc edit et bibit cum discipulis, et Judas Iscarioth habebit manum in patina.
Brethren, forsooth I you saye,105
one of you shall me betraye
that eatethe here with me todaye
in this companye.
one of you shall me betraye
that eatethe here with me todaye
in this companye.
Petrus
Alas, alas and weale-awaye!109
Whoe that may be, knowe I nay maye-
for I yt is not, in good faye,
that shall doe such anoye.
Alas, alas and weale-awaye!109
Whoe that may be, knowe I nay maye-
for I yt is not, in good faye,
that shall doe such anoye.
Andreas
Hard yt is for us all113
to whom this case shall befall.
We be but twelve within this hall-
lord, tell yf yt be I.
Hard yt is for us all113
to whom this case shall befall.
We be but twelve within this hall-
lord, tell yf yt be I.
Jacobus. Sorrowfull for these wordes be wee.117
Who ys yt? I cannot see.
If this case shall fall to mee,
lord, tell mee hastelye.
Who ys yt? I cannot see.
If this case shall fall to mee,
lord, tell mee hastelye.
Tunc Judas intingit in patinam.
Jesus
Through his deceipte I am but dead121
that in my cuppe weetes his bread.
Mych woe for his wicked read
that wretch must thole iwys.
Well were him had bee binne unborne,
for bodye and soule bee is forlorne
that falseiye soe hath donne beforne127
and yett in will bee ys.
Through his deceipte I am but dead121
that in my cuppe weetes his bread.
Mych woe for his wicked read
that wretch must thole iwys.
Well were him had bee binne unborne,
for bodye and soule bee is forlorne
that falseiye soe hath donne beforne127
and yett in will bee ys.
Judas
Leeffe maister, ys yt not I129
that shall doe thee this villanye?
Leeffe maister, ys yt not I129
that shall doe thee this villanye?
Jesus
Thou hast read, Judas, redealye,131
for sycker thou arte bee.
That thou shalt doe, doe hastelye.
Thou hast read, Judas, redealye,131
for sycker thou arte bee.
That thou shalt doe, doe hastelye.
Judas
Farewell, all this companye,134
for on an errand I must hye;
undonne hit may not bee.
Farewell, all this companye,134
for on an errand I must hye;
undonne hit may not bee.
Jesus
Brethren, take up this meate anon;137
to another worke we must gonne.
Your feete shall washen be eychone
to shewe all charitie.
And first myselfe I wyll begynne
and washe you all that be herein,
one thys deede that you may mynne143
and meeker for to bee.
Brethren, take up this meate anon;137
to another worke we must gonne.
Your feete shall washen be eychone
to shewe all charitie.
And first myselfe I wyll begynne
and washe you all that be herein,
one thys deede that you may mynne143
and meeker for to bee.
Tunc Jesus precinget corpus lintheolo.
Petrus
A, lord, shalt thou washe my feete?145
A, lord, shalt thou washe my feete?145
Jesus
That doe I, Peeter, I thee beheight.146
The while more thou shalt not wytt,
but thou shalt afterwarde.
That doe I, Peeter, I thee beheight.146
The while more thou shalt not wytt,
but thou shalt afterwarde.
Petrus
Naye, lord, forsooth in no manere149
my feete shalt thou not washe here!
Naye, lord, forsooth in no manere149
my feete shalt thou not washe here!
Jesus
But I washe thee, withowten were151
of joye gettes thou noe parte.
But I washe thee, withowten were151
of joye gettes thou noe parte.
Petrus
Naye, lord, my feete may well be layde;153
but wash my handes and my head.
Naye, lord, my feete may well be layde;153
but wash my handes and my head.
Jesus
All ys cleane Therfore doe I read155
thy feete shall washen bee
and you cleane-but not all.
All ys cleane Therfore doe I read155
thy feete shall washen bee
and you cleane-but not all.
Petrus
Lord, of wayle thou arte the wall,158
and, though yt not well befall,
have here my feete to thee.
Lord, of wayle thou arte the wall,158
and, though yt not well befall,
have here my feete to thee.
Tunc lavabit pedes omnium singulatim et abstergit lintheo.
Jesus
My deare brethren, well wytt yee161
that lord and maister you call mee;
and well you saye as should bee-
I am, and have binne yore.
Syth I have washen your feete here-
lord and maister, in meeke manere-
doe eychon to other in fere167
as I have done before.
My deare brethren, well wytt yee161
that lord and maister you call mee;
and well you saye as should bee-
I am, and have binne yore.
Syth I have washen your feete here-
lord and maister, in meeke manere-
doe eychon to other in fere167
as I have done before.
Tunc invicem omnes ahorum pedes lavant
My litle children and my brethren free,169
little while maye I with you bee,
but thidder shall you not goe with mee
little while maye I with you bee,
but thidder shall you not goe with mee
as I am nowe in waye.172
But this soothly my biddinge:
you love together in all thinge
as I before, withowt fletchinge,
have loved you trulye aye.
But this soothly my biddinge:
you love together in all thinge
as I before, withowt fletchinge,
have loved you trulye aye.
Soe all men may knowe and see177
my disciples that you bee,
falshood if you alwayes flee
and loven well in feere.
my disciples that you bee,
falshood if you alwayes flee
and loven well in feere.
Petrus
Lord, whither arte thou in waye?181
Lord, whither arte thou in waye?181
Jesus
Peter, thidder as I goe todaye182
come syckerlye thou ney maye
this tyme in noe manere;
Peter, thidder as I goe todaye182
come syckerlye thou ney maye
this tyme in noe manere;
but thou shalt thidder goe.185
Petrus
Whye shall yt not, lord, be soe?186
My lyffe I will put in woe
and for thy sake be slayne.
Whye shall yt not, lord, be soe?186
My lyffe I will put in woe
and for thy sake be slayne.
Jesus
Peter, I saye thee syckerlye,189
or the cocke have crowen thrye
thou shalt forsake my companye
and take thy word agayne.
Brethren, lett not your hartes be sore,
but leeve in God evermore
and in mee as you have before,195
and care not for this case.
For in my Father house there is
manye wonnynges of great blys,
and thidder I will goe now, iwys,
to purvaye you a place.
Peter, I saye thee syckerlye,189
or the cocke have crowen thrye
thou shalt forsake my companye
and take thy word agayne.
Brethren, lett not your hartes be sore,
but leeve in God evermore
and in mee as you have before,195
and care not for this case.
For in my Father house there is
manye wonnynges of great blys,
and thidder I will goe now, iwys,
to purvaye you a place.
And though I goe from you awaye201
to purvaye a place to your paye,
I come agayne another daye
and take you all with mee.
to purvaye a place to your paye,
I come agayne another daye
and take you all with mee.
Thomas
Lord, we wotte not, in good faye,205
what manere of gate thou wilt assaye.
Tell us, that we knowe maye
that gate and goe with thee.
Lord, we wotte not, in good faye,205
what manere of gate thou wilt assaye.
Tell us, that we knowe maye
that gate and goe with thee.
Jesus
Thomas, I tell thee withowt stryfe,209
in me is waye, soothnes, and life,
and to my Father no man ney wife
may come withowt mee.
Thomas, I tell thee withowt stryfe,209
in me is waye, soothnes, and life,
and to my Father no man ney wife
may come withowt mee.
And yf you knowe me verelye,213
my Father you might knowe in bye.
From henceforth, I say you syckerlye,
knowe him all shall yee.
my Father you might knowe in bye.
From henceforth, I say you syckerlye,
knowe him all shall yee.
Phillipp
Lord, lett us see thy Father anon217
and yt sufficeth us everychone.
Lord, lett us see thy Father anon217
and yt sufficeth us everychone.
Jesus
A longe tyme you have with me gonne219
Philipp; why sayest thou soe?
Sickerlye, whoe seeth mee
seeth my Father, I tell yt thee.
Whye willest thou my Father to see
while I with you goe?
A longe tyme you have with me gonne219
Philipp; why sayest thou soe?
Sickerlye, whoe seeth mee
seeth my Father, I tell yt thee.
Whye willest thou my Father to see
while I with you goe?
Phillipp, leeves thou not this:225
that my Father in mee ys,
and I in him alsoe, iwys,
and both we be one?
The workes that I doe are his;
for his helpe maye I not mys.
Therfore, to wynne you heaven-blys,231
my deedes you leeve upon!
that my Father in mee ys,
and I in him alsoe, iwys,
and both we be one?
The workes that I doe are his;
for his helpe maye I not mys.
Therfore, to wynne you heaven-blys,231
my deedes you leeve upon!
Whatsoever ye aske my Father deare233
in my name in good manere,
to fulfill yt I have power.
All that ys to my paye,
that my Father in majestie
by mee glorified may bee;
and eyther, as I saye to thee,239
for one have binne aye.
in my name in good manere,
to fulfill yt I have power.
All that ys to my paye,
that my Father in majestie
by mee glorified may bee;
and eyther, as I saye to thee,239
for one have binne aye.
Yf that you love mee hartfullye,241
keepe my biddinge truelye,
and to my Father praye will I
to send you the Holye Ghoste
to abyde with you evermore-
for the world knoweth not his lore,
but you, that have knowen mee yore,247
in you he shall be most.
keepe my biddinge truelye,
and to my Father praye will I
to send you the Holye Ghoste
to abyde with you evermore-
for the world knoweth not his lore,
but you, that have knowen mee yore,247
in you he shall be most.
Though I goe now to distresse,249
I will not leave you comfortles;
but leeves this well and expresse,
efte I will come agayne;
and then your hartes on a rowe
shall gladlye be, my blys to knowe,
with joye noe man shall take you froo,255
would he never so fayne.
I will not leave you comfortles;
but leeves this well and expresse,
efte I will come agayne;
and then your hartes on a rowe
shall gladlye be, my blys to knowe,
with joye noe man shall take you froo,255
would he never so fayne.
Ryse up and goe heathen anon.257
To my prayer I must gone,
but syt you styli everychwonne,
my Father while I call.
Wakes and have my benisonn
for fallinge into temptation.
The sprite aye to bale is bowne263
and the flesh readye to fall.
To my prayer I must gone,
but syt you styli everychwonne,
my Father while I call.
Wakes and have my benisonn
for fallinge into temptation.
The sprite aye to bale is bowne263
and the flesh readye to fall.
Tunc it Jesus oratum, et discipuh pre dolore dormiunt
Father of heaven in majestie,265
glorifie, yf thy will bee,
thy Sonne, that hee may glorifie thee,
nowe or I heathen wend.
In yearth thou hast given me postie,
and I have donne with harte free
the worke that thou charged mee271
and brought yt to an ende.
glorifie, yf thy will bee,
thy Sonne, that hee may glorifie thee,
nowe or I heathen wend.
In yearth thou hast given me postie,
and I have donne with harte free
the worke that thou charged mee271
and brought yt to an ende.
Thy name have I made men to knowe273
and spared not thy will to showe
to my disciples one a rowe
that thou hast given mee.
And nowe they knowe verelye
that from the Father sent am I.
Therfore, I pray thee especiallye,279
save them through thy mercye.
and spared not thy will to showe
to my disciples one a rowe
that thou hast given mee.
And nowe they knowe verelye
that from the Father sent am I.
Therfore, I pray thee especiallye,279
save them through thy mercye.
Tunc venit ad diseipulos et invenit eos dormientes, et dicit:
What! Sleepe you, brethren all, here?281
Ryse up and make your prayer
lest temptation have power
to make you for to fall.
The flesh is, as I sayd before,
inclininge aye to synne sore,
and ghooste oecupyed evermore;287
therfore nowe wakes all!
Ryse up and make your prayer
lest temptation have power
to make you for to fall.
The flesh is, as I sayd before,
inclininge aye to synne sore,
and ghooste oecupyed evermore;287
therfore nowe wakes all!
Tunc iterum ad orationem, et alta voce loquitur:
My hart is in great mislikinge289
for death that is to me commynge.
Father, if I dare aske this thinge,
put this awaye froe mee.
Eyeh thinge to thee possible is;
neverthelesse, nowe in this
at your will I am, iwys.295
As thou wilt, lett yt bee.
for death that is to me commynge.
Father, if I dare aske this thinge,
put this awaye froe mee.
Eyeh thinge to thee possible is;
neverthelesse, nowe in this
at your will I am, iwys.295
As thou wilt, lett yt bee.
Tunc redit ad discipulos iterum.
You sleepen, brethren, yett, I see.297
Sleepes one nowe all yee.
My tyme ys common taken to bee.
From you I must awaye.
He that bath betrayed mee,
this night from him will I not flee.
In sorye tyme borne was bee303
and soe he may well saye.
Sleepes one nowe all yee.
My tyme ys common taken to bee.
From you I must awaye.
He that bath betrayed mee,
this night from him will I not flee.
In sorye tyme borne was bee303
and soe he may well saye.
Tunc Judas cum miitum cohorte, laternis facibus et armis, venit illuc.
Jesus
You men I aske, whom seeke yee?305
You men I aske, whom seeke yee?305
Malchus
Jesus of Nasareth, him seeke we.306
Jesus of Nasareth, him seeke we.306
Jesus
Here, all readye-I am hee.307
What have you for to saye?
Here, all readye-I am hee.307
What have you for to saye?
Judas
A, sweete maister, kysse thou mee,309
for yt is longe syth I thee see,
and togeather we will flee
and steale from them awaye.
A, sweete maister, kysse thou mee,309
for yt is longe syth I thee see,
and togeather we will flee
and steale from them awaye.
Jesus
What seeke you men with such a breath?313
What seeke you men with such a breath?313
Primus Judeus
Wee seeke Jesus of Nazareth.314
Wee seeke Jesus of Nazareth.314
Jesus
I saye yore, and yet I saye,315
I am hee, in good faye.
Suffer these men to goe there waye
and I am at your will.
I saye yore, and yet I saye,315
I am hee, in good faye.
Suffer these men to goe there waye
and I am at your will.
Malchus
False theefe, thou shalt gone319
to bysshopp Cayphas, and that anon;
or I shall breake thy bodye and bonne
and thou be to late.
False theefe, thou shalt gone319
to bysshopp Cayphas, and that anon;
or I shall breake thy bodye and bonne
and thou be to late.
Petrus
Theefe, and thou be so bould323
my maister soe for to hould,
thou shalt be quytte an hundrethfould,
and onward take thou that!
Theefe, and thou be so bould323
my maister soe for to hould,
thou shalt be quytte an hundrethfould,
and onward take thou that!
Be thou so bould, as thrive I,327
to hould my maister here in bye,
full deare thou shalt hit abye
but thou thee heathen dight.
Thy eare shall of, by Goddes grace,
or thou passe from this place.
to hould my maister here in bye,
full deare thou shalt hit abye
but thou thee heathen dight.
Thy eare shall of, by Goddes grace,
or thou passe from this place.
Tunc extrahet gladium et abscindet auriculam Malchi.
Goe playnt nowe to Cayphas333
and bydd him do the right.
and bydd him do the right.
Malchus
Owt! Alas, alas, alas!335
Owt! Alas, alas, alas!335
By cockes bones, my eare bee hase!336
Mee is betyde a hard case
that ever I come here.
Mee is betyde a hard case
that ever I come here.
Jesus
Peeter, put up thy sword in hye.339
Whosoever with the sword smiteth gladlye
with sword shall perish hastelye,
I tell thee withowten were.
Peeter, put up thy sword in hye.339
Whosoever with the sword smiteth gladlye
with sword shall perish hastelye,
I tell thee withowten were.
Tunc Jesus tetigerit auriculam et sanabit.
Malchus
A, well is mee, well is mee!343
My eare is healed nowe, I see.
So mercifull a man as ys hee
knewe I never none.
A, well is mee, well is mee!343
My eare is healed nowe, I see.
So mercifull a man as ys hee
knewe I never none.
Primus Judeus
Yea, though bee have healed thee,347
shutt from us shall hee not bee,
but to syr Cayphas, as mott I thee,
with us shall hee goe.
Yea, though bee have healed thee,347
shutt from us shall hee not bee,
but to syr Cayphas, as mott I thee,
with us shall hee goe.
Jesus
As to a theeffe you came here351
with sword and staves and armerye
to take me in fowle manere
and end your wicked will.
In temple with you when I was aye,
noe hand on mee would you laye,
but nowe is common tyme and daye357
your talent to fulfill.
As to a theeffe you came here351
with sword and staves and armerye
to take me in fowle manere
and end your wicked will.
In temple with you when I was aye,
noe hand on mee would you laye,
but nowe is common tyme and daye357
your talent to fulfill.
Primus Judeus
Come, caytiffe, to Cayphas359
or thou shalt have a hard grace.
Trott upon a prowder pase,
thou vilde popelard.
Come, caytiffe, to Cayphas359
or thou shalt have a hard grace.
Trott upon a prowder pase,
thou vilde popelard.
Though Belzebubb and Sathanas363
come to helpe thee in this case,
both thy hand that thou hase
shalbe bounden hard.
come to helpe thee in this case,
both thy hand that thou hase
shalbe bounden hard.
Finis
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Primus Judeus
Syr byshopps, here we have brought1
a wretch that mych woe hase wrought
and would bringe our lawe to naught —
right soe bath hit spurned.
Syr byshopps, here we have brought1
a wretch that mych woe hase wrought
and would bringe our lawe to naught —
right soe bath hit spurned.
Secundus Judeus
Yea, wydewhere we have him sought,5
and deare alsoe we have him bought,
for here manye mens thought
to him he hase turned.
Yea, wydewhere we have him sought,5
and deare alsoe we have him bought,
for here manye mens thought
to him he hase turned.
Annas
A, janglinge Jesus, art thou nowe here?9
Nowe thou may prove thy postie powere,
whether thy cause be cleane and cleare;
thy Christhood we must knowe.
A, janglinge Jesus, art thou nowe here?9
Nowe thou may prove thy postie powere,
whether thy cause be cleane and cleare;
thy Christhood we must knowe.
Cayphas
Meethinke a maistrye that yt were13
other for pennye or prayere
to shutt him of his dangere
and such sleight to shewe.
Meethinke a maistrye that yt were13
other for pennye or prayere
to shutt him of his dangere
and such sleight to shewe.
Annas
Syr, yt is needfull — this saye I —17
that one man dye witterlye
all the people to forbye
so that the perish nought.
Syr, yt is needfull — this saye I —17
that one man dye witterlye
all the people to forbye
so that the perish nought.
Tertius Judeus
Syr Cayphas, herken nowe to mee!21
This babelavaunt would our kinge bee,
whatsoever hee sayes nowe befor thee.
I hard him saye full yore
that prince hee was of such postee,
destroye the temple well might hee
and buyld yt up in dayes three27
right as yt was before.
Syr Cayphas, herken nowe to mee!21
This babelavaunt would our kinge bee,
whatsoever hee sayes nowe befor thee.
I hard him saye full yore
that prince hee was of such postee,
destroye the temple well might hee
and buyld yt up in dayes three27
right as yt was before.
Quartus Judeus
Yea, sycker, that I hard him saye,29
he maye not denye by no waye;
and also, that he was God vereye,
Emanuell and messye.
He maye not nycke this ne say neye,
for more then fortye, in good faye,
that in the temple were that daye35
harden as well as I.
Yea, sycker, that I hard him saye,29
he maye not denye by no waye;
and also, that he was God vereye,
Emanuell and messye.
He maye not nycke this ne say neye,
for more then fortye, in good faye,
that in the temple were that daye35
harden as well as I.
Cayphas
Saye, Jesu, to this what sayne yee?37
Thow wottest nowe what is put on thee.
Saye, Jesu, to this what sayne yee?37
Thow wottest nowe what is put on thee.
Put forth, prince, thy postie39
and perceive what the preven.
What devill! One worde speakes not hee!
Yett, Jesu, here I conjure thee;
if thou be Goddes Sonne, before mee
answere to that the meven.
and perceive what the preven.
What devill! One worde speakes not hee!
Yett, Jesu, here I conjure thee;
if thou be Goddes Sonne, before mee
answere to that the meven.
Jesus
As thou sayes, right soe saye I.45
I am Goddes Sonne almightye,
and here I tell thee truelye
that me yet shall thou see
sytt on Goddes right hand him bye,
mankynd in elowdes to justefye.
As thou sayes, right soe saye I.45
I am Goddes Sonne almightye,
and here I tell thee truelye
that me yet shall thou see
sytt on Goddes right hand him bye,
mankynd in elowdes to justefye.
Cayphas
’Justifie!’ Marye, fye, fye on thee, fye!51
Wytnes of all this compenye
that falsely lyes hee!
’Justifie!’ Marye, fye, fye on thee, fye!51
Wytnes of all this compenye
that falsely lyes hee!
Ye hearen all what he sayes here.54
Of wytnes nowe what neede were,
for before all these folke in feere
lowdlye thou lyes?
What saye you men that nowe binne here?
Of wytnes nowe what neede were,
for before all these folke in feere
lowdlye thou lyes?
What saye you men that nowe binne here?
Primus Judeus
Buffetes him that makes this bere,59
for to God may he not bee dere
that owr lawe so destroyes.
Buffetes him that makes this bere,59
for to God may he not bee dere
that owr lawe so destroyes.
Cayphas
Distroye shall hee not hit.62
Yee wretches, ye wanton wytt!
Found that freake a fltt
and gurd him in the face.
Distroye shall hee not hit.62
Yee wretches, ye wanton wytt!
Found that freake a fltt
and gurd him in the face.
Annas
Despice him, spume and spyt.66
Let see, or you sytt,
whoe hase happe to hitt
that thus us harmed hase.
Despice him, spume and spyt.66
Let see, or you sytt,
whoe hase happe to hitt
that thus us harmed hase.
Tunc Judei statuent Jesum in cathedram, et dicat torquendo
Primus Judeus
For his harminge here70
[nighe] will I nere
this fameland freare
that makes our lawe false.
For his harminge here70
[nighe] will I nere
this fameland freare
that makes our lawe false.
Secundus Judeus
Hee ys, withowt were,74
to the devyll full deare.
Spytt we in fere
and buffett him alls.
Hee ys, withowt were,74
to the devyll full deare.
Spytt we in fere
and buffett him alls.
Tertius Judeus (exputans)
Yee herden him in this place nowe78
howe he lyed hase nowe;
in mydest his face nowe
fowle will I fyle him.
Yee herden him in this place nowe78
howe he lyed hase nowe;
in mydest his face nowe
fowle will I fyle him.
Quartus Judeus (exputans)
Passe he shall a pase nowe.82
For God he him makes nowe,
gettes he no grace nowe
when I may beguyle him.
Passe he shall a pase nowe.82
For God he him makes nowe,
gettes he no grace nowe
when I may beguyle him.
Primus Judeus (dans alapam)
Fye upon the, freyke!86
Stowpe nowe, nowe, and creake.
Thy breanes to breake
am I reddye bowne.
Fye upon the, freyke!86
Stowpe nowe, nowe, and creake.
Thy breanes to breake
am I reddye bowne.
Tunc Secundus Judeus dans alapam velando faciem Jesu.
Secundus Judeus
His face will I steake90
with a cloth, ere he creake,
and us all wreake
for my warrysonn.
His face will I steake90
with a cloth, ere he creake,
and us all wreake
for my warrysonn.
Tertius Judeus
And thou be messye94
and loth for to lye,
whoe smote thee crye,
yf that thou be Christ.
And thou be messye94
and loth for to lye,
whoe smote thee crye,
yf that thou be Christ.
Quartus Judeus (percutiens)
Though he sore stryke98
a buffett shall byte;
may no man myne white,
though I do him woo.
Though he sore stryke98
a buffett shall byte;
may no man myne white,
though I do him woo.
Secundus Judeus (percutiens)
And moe yett I maye.102
I shall soone assaye
and shewe large paye,
hou prince, on thy pate.
And moe yett I maye.102
I shall soone assaye
and shewe large paye,
hou prince, on thy pate.
Quartus Judeus
Yf he saye naye,106
I shall, in faye,
laye on. I dare laye
yt is not to late.
Yf he saye naye,106
I shall, in faye,
laye on. I dare laye
yt is not to late.
Tunc cessabunt ab alapis, et dicit Cayphas.
Cayphas
Lordinges, what is your best read?110
This man hase served to be dead,
and yf hee lightly thus be lead,
our lawe cleane will sleepe.
Lordinges, what is your best read?110
This man hase served to be dead,
and yf hee lightly thus be lead,
our lawe cleane will sleepe.
Annas
Syr, yt is fullye myne advise,114
leade we him to the bye justice.
Syr Pilate is both warre and wise
and hase the lawe to keepe.
Syr, yt is fullye myne advise,114
leade we him to the bye justice.
Syr Pilate is both warre and wise
and hase the lawe to keepe.
Tunc Cayphas et Annas et Judei adducunt Jesum ad Pilatum. Dicat
Cayphas
Syr Pilate, here we bringe118
one that false is, and our elders fonne.
Tribute may be given nonne
to Caesar for him here.
Whersoever he and his fellowe gonne,
they turne the folke to them eychone.
Nowe aske we donne here him upon124
of that he hasse power.
Syr Pilate, here we bringe118
one that false is, and our elders fonne.
Tribute may be given nonne
to Caesar for him here.
Whersoever he and his fellowe gonne,
they turne the folke to them eychone.
Nowe aske we donne here him upon124
of that he hasse power.
Annas
Sycker he is our elders foe.126
’Whersoever he goeth, to or froo,
that he is Christ, and kinge also,
he preaches apertlye.
Wist Caesar that, he would be woo,
such a man and we let goo.
Therfore to dampne him we binne throo,132
lest he us all destroye.
Sycker he is our elders foe.126
’Whersoever he goeth, to or froo,
that he is Christ, and kinge also,
he preaches apertlye.
Wist Caesar that, he would be woo,
such a man and we let goo.
Therfore to dampne him we binne throo,132
lest he us all destroye.
Pilatus
Per vous, syr Cayphas; dye vos, syr Annas134
et sum desepte Judas; vel atres in fuit.
Come up, lordinges, I you praye,
and we shall here what he will saye
amonge this fellowshippe here.
Per vous, syr Cayphas; dye vos, syr Annas134
et sum desepte Judas; vel atres in fuit.
Come up, lordinges, I you praye,
and we shall here what he will saye
amonge this fellowshippe here.
What sayst thou, man in miseraye?139
And thou be kinge of Jewes, saye!
And thou be kinge of Jewes, saye!
Jesus
So thou sayes; men heare maye141
a kinge that thou me mase.
So thou sayes; men heare maye141
a kinge that thou me mase.
Pilatus
Noe cause fynd I, in good faye,143
to doe this man to death todaye.
Noe cause fynd I, in good faye,143
to doe this man to death todaye.
Cayphas
Syr, the people, us to mispaye,145
converted to him all hee hase.
Syr, the people, us to mispaye,145
converted to him all hee hase.
Annas
Yea, all the land of Galilee147
cleane turned to him hase hee.
Therfore [dome] nowe aske we,
this false man to do downe.
Yea, all the land of Galilee147
cleane turned to him hase hee.
Therfore [dome] nowe aske we,
this false man to do downe.
Pilatus
Syth he was borne ther as steyne yee,151
to Herode send soone shall he be;
elles rafte I him his royaltie
and blemished his renowne.
Syth he was borne ther as steyne yee,151
to Herode send soone shall he be;
elles rafte I him his royaltie
and blemished his renowne.
Goe, leades him to Herode in bye,155
and sayes I send him to justefie
this man of which he bath maistrye
at his owne likinge.
and sayes I send him to justefie
this man of which he bath maistrye
at his owne likinge.
Primus Judeus
Him shall he have full hastelye,159
and lead him thidder anon will I.
Him shall he have full hastelye,159
and lead him thidder anon will I.
Come thou forth with thy rybaldrye161
and speake with our kinge.
and speake with our kinge.
Tunc ibunt duo Judei adducentes Jesum ad Herodem; et dicat
Primus Judeus
Syr kinge, here Pilate bath you sent163
a shrewe that our lawe hasse shent,
for to have his judgment
or he hens awaye wend.
Syr kinge, here Pilate bath you sent163
a shrewe that our lawe hasse shent,
for to have his judgment
or he hens awaye wend.
Herodes
A! Welcome, Jesu, verament!167
And I thanke Pilate of his present,
for oftetymes I have binne in that intent
after thee to have sent.
A! Welcome, Jesu, verament!167
And I thanke Pilate of his present,
for oftetymes I have binne in that intent
after thee to have sent.
Jesu, mych have I hard of thee.171
Some vertue fayne nowe would I see.
If thou from God in majestie
be commen, tell us here.
I pray thee, say nowe to mee,
and prove some of thy postie,
and mych the gladder would I bee,177
truly, all this yeare.
Some vertue fayne nowe would I see.
If thou from God in majestie
be commen, tell us here.
I pray thee, say nowe to mee,
and prove some of thy postie,
and mych the gladder would I bee,177
truly, all this yeare.
Jesus nihil respondebit; et dicat
Herodes
What! I weene that man is wood,179
or elles dombe and can no good.
Such a scalward never before me stood,
so stowt and sterne is hee.
Speake on, Jesu, for cockes blood,
for Pilate shall not, by my hood,
do the non amys; but mend thy mood185
and speake somwhat with mee.
What! I weene that man is wood,179
or elles dombe and can no good.
Such a scalward never before me stood,
so stowt and sterne is hee.
Speake on, Jesu, for cockes blood,
for Pilate shall not, by my hood,
do the non amys; but mend thy mood185
and speake somwhat with mee.
Alas, I am nigh wood for woo.187
Methinkes this man is wonders throo,
dombe and deafe as a doted doo,
or frenticke, in good faye.
Yett sythen that Pilate hasse donne soo,
the wrath that was betweene us two
I forgive-no more his foe193
to be after this daye.
Methinkes this man is wonders throo,
dombe and deafe as a doted doo,
or frenticke, in good faye.
Yett sythen that Pilate hasse donne soo,
the wrath that was betweene us two
I forgive-no more his foe193
to be after this daye.
Cloth him in white, for in this case195
to Pilate hit may be solace,
for Jewes eustome before was
to cloth men that were wood
or madd, as nowe hee him mase,
as well seemes by his face;
for him that hase lost his grace201
this garment is full good.
to Pilate hit may be solace,
for Jewes eustome before was
to cloth men that were wood
or madd, as nowe hee him mase,
as well seemes by his face;
for him that hase lost his grace201
this garment is full good.
Tunc Judei mduent eum veste alba et dicat
Primus Judeus
Have this, Jesu, upon thee —203
a worshipful! weede, as thinkes mee,
of the kinges liverye
that nowe is on thee light!
Have this, Jesu, upon thee —203
a worshipful! weede, as thinkes mee,
of the kinges liverye
that nowe is on thee light!
Secundus Judeus
Put thee forth. Thou may not flee.207
Nowe thou art in thy royaltie!
Syr Herode, kinge, beleave on thee
and grantmereye this [guyfte].
Put thee forth. Thou may not flee.207
Nowe thou art in thy royaltie!
Syr Herode, kinge, beleave on thee
and grantmereye this [guyfte].
Tunc exeunt duo Judei ad Pilatum adducentes Jesum in veste alba, et dicat
Primus Judeus
Syr Pilate, here the kinge hath sent211
Jesu agayne, and, syth we went,
he hasse forgiven his male intent
for thy deede todaye.
Syr Pilate, here the kinge hath sent211
Jesu agayne, and, syth we went,
he hasse forgiven his male intent
for thy deede todaye.
Pilatus
Yea, fault in him can I fynd none,215
ne Herode, as seemes hereupon.
Therfore is best we lett him gonne.
whither he will his waye.
Yea, fault in him can I fynd none,215
ne Herode, as seemes hereupon.
Therfore is best we lett him gonne.
whither he will his waye.
Secundus Judeus
Naye, all, all we cryen with on voyee,219
nayle him, nayle him to the crosse.
Naye, all, all we cryen with on voyee,219
nayle him, nayle him to the crosse.
Pilatus
Yee men, for shame! Lett bee your noyce!221
My counsell will I saye.
Yee knowen eyehonne the manere:
delivered must be a prisoner —
this feast that nowe approehes neare —
for honour of the daye.
Yee men, for shame! Lett bee your noyce!221
My counsell will I saye.
Yee knowen eyehonne the manere:
delivered must be a prisoner —
this feast that nowe approehes neare —
for honour of the daye.
Will ye Jesu delyvered bee?227
Tertius Judeus
Naye, suffer the death worthye is hee;228
and thereupon all cryen wee,
and Barabas reserved.
Naye, suffer the death worthye is hee;228
and thereupon all cryen wee,
and Barabas reserved.
Pilatus
What shall I doe with Jesu here231
that Christ is called, and kinge in feere?
What shall I doe with Jesu here231
that Christ is called, and kinge in feere?
Quartus Judeus
Nayle him on the crosse in all manere,233
for so he bath deserved.
Nayle him on the crosse in all manere,233
for so he bath deserved.
Pilatus
Nowe sythen I see you so fervent235
and shapen that he shalbe shent,
wash I will here in your present,
waxe ye never so woodd.
Yee shall all wytt verament
that I am cleane and innocent
and for to sheede in no intent241
this rightwise mans bloodd.
Nowe sythen I see you so fervent235
and shapen that he shalbe shent,
wash I will here in your present,
waxe ye never so woodd.
Yee shall all wytt verament
that I am cleane and innocent
and for to sheede in no intent241
this rightwise mans bloodd.
Tunc Pilatus lavabit manus, et Cayphas et Annas recedent cum Pilato; et dicat Pilatus
Pilatus
Yee prelates here everychonne,243
what will ye do? Lett him gonne?
Yee prelates here everychonne,243
what will ye do? Lett him gonne?
Cayphas
Nayle, nayle him to the crosse anonne245
and deeme him or thou leeve.
Nayle, nayle him to the crosse anonne245
and deeme him or thou leeve.
Pilatus
Takes ye him, that binne so gryme,247
and after your lawe deeme ye him.
Takes ye him, that binne so gryme,247
and after your lawe deeme ye him.
Annas
Nay, that is not lawfull, lyth ne lymme249
for us no man to reeve.
Nay, that is not lawfull, lyth ne lymme249
for us no man to reeve.
Pilatus
What devil! of hell ys this to saye?251
Jesu, tell me, I thee praye,
arte thou kinge — saye yea or naye —
of Jewes by auncetrye?
What devil! of hell ys this to saye?251
Jesu, tell me, I thee praye,
arte thou kinge — saye yea or naye —
of Jewes by auncetrye?
Jesus
Whither hopes thou yt so be,255
or other men tould hit the?
Whither hopes thou yt so be,255
or other men tould hit the?
Pilatus
Naye, fay! Thyselfe may knowe and see257
that no Jewe am I.
Naye, fay! Thyselfe may knowe and see257
that no Jewe am I.
Men of thyne owne nation259
shewen for thy dampnatyon
with many an accusatyon,
and all this day have.
Art thou kinge — say, for all ther crye?
shewen for thy dampnatyon
with many an accusatyon,
and all this day have.
Art thou kinge — say, for all ther crye?
Jesus
My realme in this world, as say I,264
ys [not] — but were, witterlye,
with Jewes were I not tayne.
And if my realme in this world were,
stryve I would with you nowe here
and lead with me such powere
should pryve you of your praye.270
But my might in this manere
will I not prove, ne nowe appere
as worldly kinge; my cause uncleare
were then, in good faye.
My realme in this world, as say I,264
ys [not] — but were, witterlye,
with Jewes were I not tayne.
And if my realme in this world were,
stryve I would with you nowe here
and lead with me such powere
should pryve you of your praye.270
But my might in this manere
will I not prove, ne nowe appere
as worldly kinge; my cause uncleare
were then, in good faye.
Pilatus
Ergo, a kinge thou art, or was.275
Ergo, a kinge thou art, or was.275
Jesus
That thou sayes, yt is no lesse.276
But nowe I tell thee here expresse
that kinge I am and be maye.
In world I came’to beare wytnes
of sootbnes, and therfore borne I was,
and all that leeven soothnes
take heede to that I saye.282
That thou sayes, yt is no lesse.276
But nowe I tell thee here expresse
that kinge I am and be maye.
In world I came’to beare wytnes
of sootbnes, and therfore borne I was,
and all that leeven soothnes
take heede to that I saye.282
Pilatus
What is soothnes, tell thou mee?283
What is soothnes, tell thou mee?283
Jesus
Soothnes came from Goddes see.284
Soothnes came from Goddes see.284
Pilatus
In yearth then bath trueth no postie285
by thyne opinion?
In yearth then bath trueth no postie285
by thyne opinion?
Jesus
Howe should on yearth bee287
while so deemed in yearth is hee
of them that have non authoritie
in yearth, agaynst reason?
Howe should on yearth bee287
while so deemed in yearth is hee
of them that have non authoritie
in yearth, agaynst reason?
Pilatus
Lordinges, I fynd no cause, iwys.291
to dampne this man that here ys.
Lordinges, I fynd no cause, iwys.291
to dampne this man that here ys.
Cayphas
Pilate, he bath donne mych amysse.293
Let him never passe.
By Moyses lawe liven wee
and after that lawe dead shall hee bee,
for apertly preached hase hee
Goddes Sonne that he was.
Pilate, he bath donne mych amysse.293
Let him never passe.
By Moyses lawe liven wee
and after that lawe dead shall hee bee,
for apertly preached hase hee
Goddes Sonne that he was.
Annas
Yea, Pilate, he that makes him appere299
other to kinge or kinges feere
withsayth Caesar of his power,
and so we have donne with him.
And whoso calles himselfe a kinge here
reves Caesar of his power.
Yea, Pilate, he that makes him appere299
other to kinge or kinges feere
withsayth Caesar of his power,
and so we have donne with him.
And whoso calles himselfe a kinge here
reves Caesar of his power.
Pilatus
Anone goe scourge this losingere305
and beat him lymme and lythe.
Anone goe scourge this losingere305
and beat him lymme and lythe.
Primus Judeus
Come nowe with care,307
freake, for thy fare.
On thy bodye bare
strockes shalt thou beare.
Come nowe with care,307
freake, for thy fare.
On thy bodye bare
strockes shalt thou beare.
Secundus Ju]jeus
Cast of thy ware,311
all thy clothes, yare.
Start nowe and stare.
This stalward I would stere.
Cast of thy ware,311
all thy clothes, yare.
Start nowe and stare.
This stalward I would stere.
Tunc spoliabunt ipsum et ligabunt ad columnam, et dicat
Tertius Judeus
Nowe he is bounden.315
Be he never so wandon,
soone he shalbe fownden
with flappes in feere.
Nowe he is bounden.315
Be he never so wandon,
soone he shalbe fownden
with flappes in feere.
Quartus Judeus
In woo he ys wounden319
and his grave is grounden.
No lade unto London
such lawe can him lere.
In woo he ys wounden319
and his grave is grounden.
No lade unto London
such lawe can him lere.
Tunc posteaquam flagellaverunt eum, postea induunt eum purpurea ponentes in cathedram, et dicat
Primus Judeus
Nowe, syth hee kinge ys,323
whyte his clothinge ys.
Beggere, I bringe thee this,
thee for to weare.
Nowe, syth hee kinge ys,323
whyte his clothinge ys.
Beggere, I bringe thee this,
thee for to weare.
Tunc Secundus Judeus ponens coronam spineam super capite eius et dicat
Secundus Judeus
All in lythinge this ys327
that of ould spronge ys;
of thornes this thinge ys,
thee for to were.
All in lythinge this ys327
that of ould spronge ys;
of thornes this thinge ys,
thee for to were.
Tertius Judeus
Nowe thou hasse a weede,331
have here a reede.
A scepter I thee bede,
a kinge for to bee.
Nowe thou hasse a weede,331
have here a reede.
A scepter I thee bede,
a kinge for to bee.
Quartus Judeus
Hervye, take heede!335
Thus must I neede
for my foule deede
kneele upon knee.
Hervye, take heede!335
Thus must I neede
for my foule deede
kneele upon knee.
Primus Judeus
Hayle, kinge of Jewes!339
That so many men shewes,
rybauld, nowe thee rewes,
with all thy reverence.
Hayle, kinge of Jewes!339
That so many men shewes,
rybauld, nowe thee rewes,
with all thy reverence.
Secundus Judeus
With yron on him hewes343
and his hyde hewes.
An oyntment thee newes
for thyne offence.
With yron on him hewes343
and his hyde hewes.
An oyntment thee newes
for thyne offence.
Tertius Judeus
To wryte in his face —347
thou that the kinge mase,
nowe my nose hase
good spice of the newe!
To wryte in his face —347
thou that the kinge mase,
nowe my nose hase
good spice of the newe!
Quartus Judeus
With a hard grace351
thou came to this place.
Passe thou this rase,
sore shalt thou rewe.
With a hard grace351
thou came to this place.
Passe thou this rase,
sore shalt thou rewe.
Pilatus
Lordinges, here you may se355
your kinge all in his royaltie.
Lordinges, here you may se355
your kinge all in his royaltie.
Cayphas
Nay, syr, forsooth, no kinge have wee357
save the emperour of Rome pardee;
and but thou nayle him to the tree,
the emperour full wrath wilbee.
Nay, syr, forsooth, no kinge have wee357
save the emperour of Rome pardee;
and but thou nayle him to the tree,
the emperour full wrath wilbee.
Annas
All we sayen right as sayes hee.361
Deme him while thou hase tyme.
All we sayen right as sayes hee.361
Deme him while thou hase tyme.
Pilatus
Whether of them will ye have,363
Jesus Christ or Baraban?
Whether of them will ye have,363
Jesus Christ or Baraban?
Cayphas
Naye, Jesus this traytour that is tane365
must nayld be to the tree,
and lett Baraban goe his waye.
Naye, Jesus this traytour that is tane365
must nayld be to the tree,
and lett Baraban goe his waye.
Pilatus
Take him to you nowe as I saye,368
for save him I ney maye,
undonne but I would bee.
Take him to you nowe as I saye,368
for save him I ney maye,
undonne but I would bee.
Primus Judeus
This [dome] is at an end.371
Nowe read I that we wend
this shrewe for to shend
a little here besyde.
This [dome] is at an end.371
Nowe read I that we wend
this shrewe for to shend
a little here besyde.
Secundus Judeus, ponens crucem super dorsum eius, dicat.
Secundus Judeus
Here shalt thou not lend.375
Come hither and behind
thy backe for to bende.
Here may thou not abyde.
Here shalt thou not lend.375
Come hither and behind
thy backe for to bende.
Here may thou not abyde.
The Damsell (to Peter)
Was not thou with Jesus of Nazareth?379
Was not thou with Jesus of Nazareth?379
Peter
I knowe him not, nor what thou sayest.380
I knowe him not, nor what thou sayest.380
The Damsell
Syrs, syckerlye I tell you playne,381
this man here is on of them
that was with him in the garden;
I knowe yt to be trewe.
Syrs, syckerlye I tell you playne,381
this man here is on of them
that was with him in the garden;
I knowe yt to be trewe.
Peter
Yt is not trewe, so mote I thee.385
I knowe him not by any degree.
Yt is not trewe, so mote I thee.385
I knowe him not by any degree.
The Jewe
One of [them] thou art assuredlye,387
and thou art alsoe of Galilee.
Thy speach clearly bewrayeth thee
in wytnes of us all.
One of [them] thou art assuredlye,387
and thou art alsoe of Galilee.
Thy speach clearly bewrayeth thee
in wytnes of us all.
Peter
In fayth and trueth, that ys no soe.391
Shame have I, and myckell woo,
yf ever I did him before knowe
or keepe him companye.
In fayth and trueth, that ys no soe.391
Shame have I, and myckell woo,
yf ever I did him before knowe
or keepe him companye.
Finis
The Iremongeres PlayeContents
Incipit Pagina de Crucifixione Christi et de his qui fuerunt in eundo versus locum Calvariae; et incipit Cayphas.
Cayphas
Nowe of this segger we binne seker.1
Agaynst us boote he not to beker.
Nowe of this segger we binne seker.1
Agaynst us boote he not to beker.
Though he flyre, flatter and flycker,3
thys fiste shall he not flee.
Thou, Jesu, would be our kinge?
Goe forth! Evill joye thee wringe,
for wroken on thee at our likinge
full soone shall we bee.
thys fiste shall he not flee.
Thou, Jesu, would be our kinge?
Goe forth! Evill joye thee wringe,
for wroken on thee at our likinge
full soone shall we bee.
Gurd on fast and make him goe,9
this freake that ys our elders foe;
for all his wyles, from this woe
shall no man him warne.
this freake that ys our elders foe;
for all his wyles, from this woe
shall no man him warne.
Annas
Him seemes werye of his waye.13
Some helpe to gett I wyll assaye,
for this crosse, in good faye,
soe farre he may not beare.
Him seemes werye of his waye.13
Some helpe to gett I wyll assaye,
for this crosse, in good faye,
soe farre he may not beare.
Come hither, Symon of Surrey,17
and take this crosse anon in hye.
Unto the mount of Calverye,
helpe that yt were borne.
and take this crosse anon in hye.
Unto the mount of Calverye,
helpe that yt were borne.
Symon
The devil! speede this companye!21
For death hee is not worthye.
For his sake, syckerlye,
I hould you all forlorne.
The devil! speede this companye!21
For death hee is not worthye.
For his sake, syckerlye,
I hould you all forlorne.
To beare no crosse am I entent,25
for yt was never myne assent
to procure thys profettes judgment,
full of the Holy Ghoost.
for yt was never myne assent
to procure thys profettes judgment,
full of the Holy Ghoost.
Caypas
Symon, but thou will be shent29
and suffer payne and imprisonment,
this crosse upon thy backe thou hent
and lett be all thy bost.
Symon, but thou will be shent29
and suffer payne and imprisonment,
this crosse upon thy backe thou hent
and lett be all thy bost.
Symon
Alas, that ever I hither come!33
Would God I had bynne in Rome
when I the waye hither come,
thus to be anoyed!
But God I take to wytnes
that I do this by distresse.
All, iwys, through your falsnes39
I hope will be destroyed.
Alas, that ever I hither come!33
Would God I had bynne in Rome
when I the waye hither come,
thus to be anoyed!
But God I take to wytnes
that I do this by distresse.
All, iwys, through your falsnes39
I hope will be destroyed.
Annas
Have donne! Bringe forth those theeves two!41
On eyther halfe him they shall goe.
This freake shall be handled soe
with fellowshippe in fere.
Have donne! Bringe forth those theeves two!41
On eyther halfe him they shall goe.
This freake shall be handled soe
with fellowshippe in fere.
Primus Judeus
Take them here, bound fast,45
while this whippecorde may last,
for the pryme of the daye is past.
How longe shall we be here?
Take them here, bound fast,45
while this whippecorde may last,
for the pryme of the daye is past.
How longe shall we be here?
Prima Maria
Alas, alas, and woe is mee!49
A deolfull sight this is to see.
Alas, alas, and woe is mee!49
A deolfull sight this is to see.
So many sycke saved hath hee,51
and nowe goeth this waye.
and nowe goeth this waye.
Secunda Maria
Sorrowfull may his mother bee53
to see thy flesh so fayre and free
nayled so fowle upon a tree,
as he mon be todaye.
Sorrowfull may his mother bee53
to see thy flesh so fayre and free
nayled so fowle upon a tree,
as he mon be todaye.
Jesus
Yee weomen of Jerusalem,57
weepe not for mee, ne make noe [swem];
but for your owne barme-[teame]
ye mon reame tenderlye.
For tyme shall come, withowten were,
ye shall blesse ballye that never child bere
and pappe that never milke came nere,63
so nygh ys your anoye.
Yee weomen of Jerusalem,57
weepe not for mee, ne make noe [swem];
but for your owne barme-[teame]
ye mon reame tenderlye.
For tyme shall come, withowten were,
ye shall blesse ballye that never child bere
and pappe that never milke came nere,63
so nygh ys your anoye.
Cayphas
Have donne, you tormentours, tyte,65
and spoyle him that hath donne us spyte.
Have donne, you tormentours, tyte,65
and spoyle him that hath donne us spyte.
Primus Judeus
Yea, though hee both growne and stryke,67
owt hee shalbe shaken.
Bee thou wroth or be thou fayne,
I will be thy chamberlayne.
This coate gettes thou never agayne
and I may be waken.
Yea, though hee both growne and stryke,67
owt hee shalbe shaken.
Bee thou wroth or be thou fayne,
I will be thy chamberlayne.
This coate gettes thou never agayne
and I may be waken.
Secundus Judeus
This coate shalbe myne,73
for yt is good and fyne
and seame is none therin
that I can see.
This coate shalbe myne,73
for yt is good and fyne
and seame is none therin
that I can see.
Tertius Judeus
Yea, God give me pyne77
and that shalbe thine,
for thou art ever inclind
to drawe towardes thee.
Yea, God give me pyne77
and that shalbe thine,
for thou art ever inclind
to drawe towardes thee.
Quartus Judeus
Naye, fellowes, by this daye,81
at the dyce we will playe,
and there we shall assaye
thys weede for to wyn.
Naye, fellowes, by this daye,81
at the dyce we will playe,
and there we shall assaye
thys weede for to wyn.
Primus Judeus
A, fellowe, by this daye,85
well can thou saye!
Laye forth those clothes; laye
on boord or we blyn!
A, fellowe, by this daye,85
well can thou saye!
Laye forth those clothes; laye
on boord or we blyn!
Secundus Judeus
Fellowes, nowe let see!89
Here are dyce three.
’Which of all wee
shall wynne this ware?
Fellowes, nowe let see!89
Here are dyce three.
’Which of all wee
shall wynne this ware?
Tertius Judeus
Nay, parted they shalbe,93
for that ys egallye.
Nay, parted they shalbe,93
for that ys egallye.
Therfore, as mote I thee,95
or we hethen fare-
or we hethen fare-
Quartus Judeus
This coate bowt seame,97
to breake yt were shame,
for in all Jerusalem
ys non such a garment.
This coate bowt seame,97
to breake yt were shame,
for in all Jerusalem
ys non such a garment.
Primus Judeus
His dame nowe may dreame101
for her owne barme-teame;
for nother aunte nor came
gettes this gaye garment.
His dame nowe may dreame101
for her owne barme-teame;
for nother aunte nor came
gettes this gaye garment.
Secundus Judeus
His other clothes all105
to us fowre can fall.
First parte them I shall,
and after playe for this.
This kyrtle myne I call.
Take thow this pawlle.
Iche man in this halle111
wottes I doe not amysse.
His other clothes all105
to us fowre can fall.
First parte them I shall,
and after playe for this.
This kyrtle myne I call.
Take thow this pawlle.
Iche man in this halle111
wottes I doe not amysse.
Ad Tertium:
This kyrtle take to thee-113
Ad Quartum:
and thou this to thy fee.114
Iche man nowe maye see
that all wee be served.
Iche man nowe maye see
that all wee be served.
Tertius Judeus
Yea, nowe I read that wee117
sytt downe, as mote I thee,
and looke whose thys shalbe
that ys here reserved.
Yea, nowe I read that wee117
sytt downe, as mote I thee,
and looke whose thys shalbe
that ys here reserved.
Tunc omnes seaent et clicat Primus Judeus Jactans decios
Nowe will I beginne121
for to cast, or I blynne,
this coate for to wynne
that is both good and fyne.
for to cast, or I blynne,
this coate for to wynne
that is both good and fyne.
Secundus Judeus
By my fathers kynn,125
noe parte hasse thou therin;
but, or I hethen wynne,
this coate shalbe myne.
By my fathers kynn,125
noe parte hasse thou therin;
but, or I hethen wynne,
this coate shalbe myne.
Take! Here, I darre laye,129
are dubletts in good araye.
are dubletts in good araye.
Tertius Judeus
Thou fayles, fellowe, by my faye,131
to have this to thy fee,
for here is cator-traye.
Therfore goe thou thy waye,
and as well thou maye,
and leave this with mee.
Thou fayles, fellowe, by my faye,131
to have this to thy fee,
for here is cator-traye.
Therfore goe thou thy waye,
and as well thou maye,
and leave this with mee.
Quartus Judeus
Fellowes, verament,137
I read we be at on assent.
Fellowes, verament,137
I read we be at on assent.
This gaye garment139
that is bowt seame,
you give by judgment
to mee this vestement,
for synnce God hath me sent,
thinke you never so sweene.
that is bowt seame,
you give by judgment
to mee this vestement,
for synnce God hath me sent,
thinke you never so sweene.
Primus Judeus
As have I good grace,145
well wonne yt thou hasse,
for synke ther was
that every man might see.
As have I good grace,145
well wonne yt thou hasse,
for synke ther was
that every man might see.
Cayphas
Men, for cockes face,149
howe longe shall pewee-ars
stand naked in that place?
Goe nayle him on the tree!
Men, for cockes face,149
howe longe shall pewee-ars
stand naked in that place?
Goe nayle him on the tree!
Secundus Judeus
Anon, mayster, anon.153
A hommer have I wonne.
As farre as I have gonne
ys non such another.
Anon, mayster, anon.153
A hommer have I wonne.
As farre as I have gonne
ys non such another.
Tertius Judeus
And here are, by my pon,157
nayles good wonne
to nayle him upon
and he were my brother.
And here are, by my pon,157
nayles good wonne
to nayle him upon
and he were my brother.
Quartus Judeus
Goe we too as fast.161
This caytyffe have I cast.
Hee shall be wronge wrast
or I wynd awaye.
Goe we too as fast.161
This caytyffe have I cast.
Hee shall be wronge wrast
or I wynd awaye.
Primus Judeus
Here is a rope wyll last165
for to drawe at the mast.
This poplard never past
so perrelous a playe.
Here is a rope wyll last165
for to drawe at the mast.
This poplard never past
so perrelous a playe.
Secundus Judeus
Layes him therupon,169
this ilke mased man,
and I shall dryve one
this nayle to the end.
Layes him therupon,169
this ilke mased man,
and I shall dryve one
this nayle to the end.
Tertius Judeus
As broke I my ponn,173
well cast him I con
and make him full wonne
or I from him wend.
As broke I my ponn,173
well cast him I con
and make him full wonne
or I from him wend.
Quartus Judeus
Fellowes, will yee see177
howe sleight I shalbe
this fist, or I flee,
here to make fast?
Fellowes, will yee see177
howe sleight I shalbe
this fist, or I flee,
here to make fast?
Primus Judeus
Yea, but, as mote I thee,181
shorte-armed is hee.
Yea, but, as mote I thee,181
shorte-armed is hee.
To the booringe of this tree183
hit will not well last.
hit will not well last.
Secundus Judeus
A, therfore care thou nought.185
A sleight I have sought.
Roopes must be bought
to strayne him with strenght.
A, therfore care thou nought.185
A sleight I have sought.
Roopes must be bought
to strayne him with strenght.
Tertius Judeus
A rope, as I beheight,189
yee shall have in brought.
Take yt here well wrought,
and drawe him a lenght.
A rope, as I beheight,189
yee shall have in brought.
Take yt here well wrought,
and drawe him a lenght.
Quartus Judeus
Drawes, for your fathers kynne,193
while that I dryve yn
this ilke iron pynne
that I dare laye will last.
Drawes, for your fathers kynne,193
while that I dryve yn
this ilke iron pynne
that I dare laye will last.
Primus Judeus
As ever have I wynne,197
his arme is but a fynne.
Nowe drive on bowten dynne
and we shall drawe fast.
As ever have I wynne,197
his arme is but a fynne.
Nowe drive on bowten dynne
and we shall drawe fast.
Secundus Judeus
Fellowe, be this light,201
nowe were his feete dight,
this gamon went on right
and up he should be raysed.
Fellowe, be this light,201
nowe were his feete dight,
this gamon went on right
and up he should be raysed.
Tertius Judeus
That shall be donne in hight205
anon in your sight,
for, by my trouth I plight,
I sarve to be praysed.
That shall be donne in hight205
anon in your sight,
for, by my trouth I plight,
I sarve to be praysed.
Quartus Judeus
Fellowes, will you see209
howe I have stretched his knee?
Why prayse ye not mee
that have so well donne?
Fellowes, will you see209
howe I have stretched his knee?
Why prayse ye not mee
that have so well donne?
Primus Judeus
Yea, helpe nowe that hee213
on height raysed bee,
for, as mote I thee,
almost hit ys noone.
Yea, helpe nowe that hee213
on height raysed bee,
for, as mote I thee,
almost hit ys noone.
Tunc Pilatus, habens tabulam in manu, dicit.
Pilatus
Come hither thou, I command thee;217
goe nayle thys table unto the tree.
Sythen he wyll kynge of Jewes bee,
he must have a cognisens.
’Jesu of Nazareth,’ mon may see;
’Kynge of Jewes’-howe lykys thee?-
is wrytten theron, for so sayd hee223
withowten varyens.
Come hither thou, I command thee;217
goe nayle thys table unto the tree.
Sythen he wyll kynge of Jewes bee,
he must have a cognisens.
’Jesu of Nazareth,’ mon may see;
’Kynge of Jewes’-howe lykys thee?-
is wrytten theron, for so sayd hee223
withowten varyens.
Secundus Judeus
Naye, syr Pilate, to us beede.225
Kinge ys he non, so God me speede.
Therfore thou doest a sorye deede;
this writinge many a mon rewes.
Thou should wryte that men might reede
howe hee lyes to eych leede
Naye, syr Pilate, to us beede.225
Kinge ys he non, so God me speede.
Therfore thou doest a sorye deede;
this writinge many a mon rewes.
Thou should wryte that men might reede
howe hee lyes to eych leede
and tould over all theras he yeede231
that he was kynge of Jewes.
that he was kynge of Jewes.
Pilate
That that ys wrytten I have wrytten.233
That that ys wrytten I have wrytten.233
Tertius Judeus
And in good fayth that ys fowle wrytten,234
for everye mon may well wytten
that wronge thou hasse wrought.
What the devyll kynge ys he, mon?
But falslye thereas hee hath gone
hee hasse tould leasinges manye one,
that deere they should be bought.240
And in good fayth that ys fowle wrytten,234
for everye mon may well wytten
that wronge thou hasse wrought.
What the devyll kynge ys he, mon?
But falslye thereas hee hath gone
hee hasse tould leasinges manye one,
that deere they should be bought.240
Tunc venit Maria lachrimans.
Marye
Alas, my love, my life, my leere!241
Alas, nowe mourninge, woe ys mee!
Alas, sonne, my boote thou bee,
thy mother that thee bare.
Thinke one, my fruyte, I fostred thee
and gave thee sucke upon my brest.
Upon my pyne thou have pittye;247
thou feyles no power.
Alas, my love, my life, my leere!241
Alas, nowe mourninge, woe ys mee!
Alas, sonne, my boote thou bee,
thy mother that thee bare.
Thinke one, my fruyte, I fostred thee
and gave thee sucke upon my brest.
Upon my pyne thou have pittye;247
thou feyles no power.
Alas, whye nyll my liefe forlorne249
to fynd my sonne here me beforne,
tugget, lugget, and all totorne
with traytors nowe this tyde,
with nayles thrast and crowne of thorne?
Therfore I made, both evon and morne,
to see my byrth that I have borne255
this bitter bale to byde.
to fynd my sonne here me beforne,
tugget, lugget, and all totorne
with traytors nowe this tyde,
with nayles thrast and crowne of thorne?
Therfore I made, both evon and morne,
to see my byrth that I have borne255
this bitter bale to byde.
Alas, my sorrowe when wyll thou slake257
and to these traytors me betake
to suffer death, sonne, for thy sake
-and doe as I thee saye?
Alas, theeves, why doe ye soe?
Slayes ye mee and lett my sonne goe.
For him suffer I would this woe263
and lett him wend awaye.
and to these traytors me betake
to suffer death, sonne, for thy sake
-and doe as I thee saye?
Alas, theeves, why doe ye soe?
Slayes ye mee and lett my sonne goe.
For him suffer I would this woe263
and lett him wend awaye.
Maria Magdalena
Alas, howe should my hart be light265
to see my seemely lord in sight
deolfully drawne and so dight
that did never man greivans?
Marred I am mayne and might
and for him fayles me to fight;
but God, that rules aye the right,271
give you mickell mischance.
Alas, howe should my hart be light265
to see my seemely lord in sight
deolfully drawne and so dight
that did never man greivans?
Marred I am mayne and might
and for him fayles me to fight;
but God, that rules aye the right,271
give you mickell mischance.
Maria Jacobi
Alas, sorrowe syttys me sore!273
Myrth of thee I gett no more.
Why wouldest thou dye, Jesu, wherfore,
that to the dead gave life?
Helpe me, Jesu, with some thinge
and out of this bitter bale me bringe,
or elles siaye me for anythinge279
and stynt me of this stryffe.
Alas, sorrowe syttys me sore!273
Myrth of thee I gett no more.
Why wouldest thou dye, Jesu, wherfore,
that to the dead gave life?
Helpe me, Jesu, with some thinge
and out of this bitter bale me bringe,
or elles siaye me for anythinge279
and stynt me of this stryffe.
Maria Salomee
Come downe, lord, and breake thy bandes.281
Lose and heale thy lovely handes.
Or tell me, Jesu, for whom thou wondes,
syth thou art God and man.
Alas, that ever I borne was
to see thy bodye in such a case.
My sorrowe wyli never slake nor seace,287
such sorrowe is me upon.
Come downe, lord, and breake thy bandes.281
Lose and heale thy lovely handes.
Or tell me, Jesu, for whom thou wondes,
syth thou art God and man.
Alas, that ever I borne was
to see thy bodye in such a case.
My sorrowe wyli never slake nor seace,287
such sorrowe is me upon.
Annas
Nowe this shrewe ye hoven on height289
I would see, for all his sleight,
for his crowne howe he can feight
and ferre from us to flee.
He that hasse healed so manye one
nowe save himselfe give that he can,
and then all we shall leeve him upon295
that hit soothly so ys.
Nowe this shrewe ye hoven on height289
I would see, for all his sleight,
for his crowne howe he can feight
and ferre from us to flee.
He that hasse healed so manye one
nowe save himselfe give that he can,
and then all we shall leeve him upon295
that hit soothly so ys.
Jesus
Father of heaven, yf thy will be,297
forgive them this they donne to mee;
for they be blynd and may not see
howe fowle they donne amys.
Father of heaven, yf thy will be,297
forgive them this they donne to mee;
for they be blynd and may not see
howe fowle they donne amys.
Cayphas
If thou be of such postee,301
and Godes Sonne in majestie,
come downe and we will leeve on thee
that yt soothly so ys.
If thou be of such postee,301
and Godes Sonne in majestie,
come downe and we will leeve on thee
that yt soothly so ys.
Primus Latro (the First Theefe)
If thou be Christ verrey305
and Godes Sonne, nowe as I saye
save us from this death todaye
and thyselfe also.
If thou be Christ verrey305
and Godes Sonne, nowe as I saye
save us from this death todaye
and thyselfe also.
Secundus Latro (the Second Theefe)
A, man, be still, I thee praye!309
Dreede God, I read thee aye,
for folylye thou speakest in faye.
Make not thy freind thy foe.
A, man, be still, I thee praye!309
Dreede God, I read thee aye,
for folylye thou speakest in faye.
Make not thy freind thy foe.
Mon, thou wottest well, iwys,313
that rightwisely we suffer this,
for he hath not donne so mych amys
to suffer so great anoye.
But, lord, I beseech thee,
when thou art in thy majestie,
then that thou wilt thinke on mee319
and on mee have mercye.
that rightwisely we suffer this,
for he hath not donne so mych amys
to suffer so great anoye.
But, lord, I beseech thee,
when thou art in thy majestie,
then that thou wilt thinke on mee319
and on mee have mercye.
Jesus
Mon, I tell thee, in good faye,321
for thy beleeffe is so verey,
in paradyce thou shalt be todaye
with me there in my blys.
And, woman, to thee also I saye
by the thy sonne there thou se maye
that cleane virgine hasse binne aye327
right as thyselvon ys.
Mon, I tell thee, in good faye,321
for thy beleeffe is so verey,
in paradyce thou shalt be todaye
with me there in my blys.
And, woman, to thee also I saye
by the thy sonne there thou se maye
that cleane virgine hasse binne aye327
right as thyselvon ys.
And, John, there thy mother thou may see.329
John
Yea, lord, her keper I shalbe.330
Welcome, Marye, mother free;
together we must goe.
Yea, lord, her keper I shalbe.330
Welcome, Marye, mother free;
together we must goe.
Mary The First
Alas, my hart will brast in three!333
Alas, death, I conjure thee!
The life, sonne, thou take from mee
and twyn me from this woe.
Alas, my hart will brast in three!333
Alas, death, I conjure thee!
The life, sonne, thou take from mee
and twyn me from this woe.
John
Comforte thee nowe, sweete Marye,337
for though we suffer this anoye,
suster, I tell thee sekerlye,
on lyve thou shalt him see
and ryse with full victorye
when he hasse fullfulled the prophecye.
Thy sonne thou shalt se, sekerlye,343
within these dayes three.
Comforte thee nowe, sweete Marye,337
for though we suffer this anoye,
suster, I tell thee sekerlye,
on lyve thou shalt him see
and ryse with full victorye
when he hasse fullfulled the prophecye.
Thy sonne thou shalt se, sekerlye,343
within these dayes three.
Jesus
Eloye, Eloy! My God, I speake to thee!345
Eloy lamazabathany!
Eloye, Eloy! My God, I speake to thee!345
Eloy lamazabathany!
Why hasse thou thys forsaken mee?347
Primus Judeus
A, herke, herke howe hee cryeth upon Elye348
to delyver him of his anoye.
A, herke, herke howe hee cryeth upon Elye348
to delyver him of his anoye.
Secundus Judeus
Abyde, and we shall see in hye350
whether Elye dare come here or floe.
Abyde, and we shall see in hye350
whether Elye dare come here or floe.
Jesus
My thyrst ys sore, my thyrst ys sore.352
My thyrst ys sore, my thyrst ys sore.352
Tertius Judeus
Yea, thou shalt have drynke therfore353
that thow shalt lyst to drynke no more
of all thys seaven yeare.
Yea, thou shalt have drynke therfore353
that thow shalt lyst to drynke no more
of all thys seaven yeare.
Jesus
Mightie God in majestie,356
to worke thy wyll I would never wend.
My [spiritte] I betake to thee;
receyve yt, lord, into thy handes.
Mightie God in majestie,356
to worke thy wyll I would never wend.
My [spiritte] I betake to thee;
receyve yt, lord, into thy handes.
'Consummatum est.'
Centurio
Lordinges, I say you sickerlye,360
this was Godes Sonne almightie.
No other, forsooth, leeve will I,
for needes so yt must be.
I knowe by manner of his crye
hee hasse fuffilled the prophecye
and godhead shewed apertlye366
in him, all men may knowe.
Lordinges, I say you sickerlye,360
this was Godes Sonne almightie.
No other, forsooth, leeve will I,
for needes so yt must be.
I knowe by manner of his crye
hee hasse fuffilled the prophecye
and godhead shewed apertlye366
in him, all men may knowe.
Cayphas
Centurio, as God me speede,368
thou must be smutted; thou canst not read.
But ’when thou seest his hart bleede,
lettes se what thou can saye.
Longys, take this speare in hand
and put from thee-looke thou ne wond.
Centurio, as God me speede,368
thou must be smutted; thou canst not read.
But ’when thou seest his hart bleede,
lettes se what thou can saye.
Longys, take this speare in hand
and put from thee-looke thou ne wond.
Longyus
A, lord, I see ne sea ne lond374
this seaven yeare, in good fay.
A, lord, I see ne sea ne lond374
this seaven yeare, in good fay.
Quartus Judeus
Have this speare and take good heede.376
Tho must doe, as the bushoppe thee bade,
a thinge that ys of full great neede.
To warne I hould thee wood.
Have this speare and take good heede.376
Tho must doe, as the bushoppe thee bade,
a thinge that ys of full great neede.
To warne I hould thee wood.
Longyus
I will do as ye byd mee,380
but on your perill hitt shalbe.
What I doe I may not see,
whether yt be evell or good.
I will do as ye byd mee,380
but on your perill hitt shalbe.
What I doe I may not see,
whether yt be evell or good.
Tunc Longyus lancia perforat latus Christi, dicens
High kinge of heavon, I thee here.384
What I have donne well wott I neere,
but on my hand and on my speare
owt water runneth throwe;
and on my eyes some can fall
that I may see both one and all.
A, lord, wherever be this wall390
that this water came froe.
What I have donne well wott I neere,
but on my hand and on my speare
owt water runneth throwe;
and on my eyes some can fall
that I may see both one and all.
A, lord, wherever be this wall390
that this water came froe.
Alas, alas, and wellawaye!392
What deede have I donne todaye?
A mon I see, sooth to saye,
I have slayne in this stead.
But this I hope be Christ verey
that sycke and blynd hasse healed aye.
Of mercye, lord, I thee nowe praye,398
for I wyste not what I did.
What deede have I donne todaye?
A mon I see, sooth to saye,
I have slayne in this stead.
But this I hope be Christ verey
that sycke and blynd hasse healed aye.
Of mercye, lord, I thee nowe praye,398
for I wyste not what I did.
Jesu, mych have I hard speake of thee,400
that sycke and blynd through thy pittie
hasse healed before in this cittie
as thou hasse me todaye.
Thee will I serve and with thee bee,
for well I leeve in dayes three
thou will ryse full in postee406
from enemyes. Lord, I thee praye.
that sycke and blynd through thy pittie
hasse healed before in this cittie
as thou hasse me todaye.
Thee will I serve and with thee bee,
for well I leeve in dayes three
thou will ryse full in postee406
from enemyes. Lord, I thee praye.
Josephe
A, lord God, what hartes have yee408
to slea this mon that I here see
dead, hanginge upon roode-tree,
that never yett did amys?
For, sekerly, Goddes Sonne ys hee.
Therfore a tombe is made for mee
them his bodye buryed shalbe,414
for hee is kinge of blys.
A, lord God, what hartes have yee408
to slea this mon that I here see
dead, hanginge upon roode-tree,
that never yett did amys?
For, sekerly, Goddes Sonne ys hee.
Therfore a tombe is made for mee
them his bodye buryed shalbe,414
for hee is kinge of blys.
Nycodemus
Syr Joseph, I saye sekerly,416
this ys Godes Sonne almightie.
Goe aske at Pilate his bodye,
and buryed shall hee bee.
I shall helpe thee, witterlye,
to take him downe devowtlye,
though Cayphas goe home-wood thereby422
and all his meanye.
Syr Joseph, I saye sekerly,416
this ys Godes Sonne almightie.
Goe aske at Pilate his bodye,
and buryed shall hee bee.
I shall helpe thee, witterlye,
to take him downe devowtlye,
though Cayphas goe home-wood thereby422
and all his meanye.
Tunc veniet Joseph ab Aramathia ad Pilatum et dicat
Joseph
Syr Pilate, speciall I thee praye424
a boone thou grant me as thou maye.
This prophett that ys dead todaye,
thou grant me his bodye.
Syr Pilate, speciall I thee praye424
a boone thou grant me as thou maye.
This prophett that ys dead todaye,
thou grant me his bodye.
Pilatus
Joseph, all ready, in good faye!428
If that Centurio he will saye
that hee ys dead withowten naye,
him will I not denye.
Joseph, all ready, in good faye!428
If that Centurio he will saye
that hee ys dead withowten naye,
him will I not denye.
Centurio, is Jesus dead?432
Centurio
Yea, syr, as broke I my head,433
in him ther is no life lead,
for I stood therby.
Yea, syr, as broke I my head,433
in him ther is no life lead,
for I stood therby.
Pilatus
Joseph, take him then to thee436
and burye him where thy will be.
Joseph, take him then to thee436
and burye him where thy will be.
Joseph
Grantmercy, syr, perdee.438
Grantmercy, syr, perdee.438
I thanke you hartfullye.439
Tunc ibit Joseph super montem, et dicat Joseph
A, sweete Jesu, sweete Jesu,440
as thou art God, faythfull and true,
in a tombe ys made full newe
thy bodye shall in be layd.
Shouldest thou never have such vertue
as thou hast shewed synce I thee knewe
but yf godhead thy deede should shewe446
as thou before hasse sayde.
as thou art God, faythfull and true,
in a tombe ys made full newe
thy bodye shall in be layd.
Shouldest thou never have such vertue
as thou hast shewed synce I thee knewe
but yf godhead thy deede should shewe446
as thou before hasse sayde.
Therewith, Jesu, come hyther to mee.448
Thy blessed bodye buryed shalbe
with all worshipp and honestie
and menske all that I may.
Yett hope I within these dayes three
in flesh and blood alyve to see
thou that art nayled on a tree454
unworthely todaye.
Thy blessed bodye buryed shalbe
with all worshipp and honestie
and menske all that I may.
Yett hope I within these dayes three
in flesh and blood alyve to see
thou that art nayled on a tree454
unworthely todaye.
Nicodemus
Joseph, brother, as I well see,456
this holy prophet is given to thee.
Joseph, brother, as I well see,456
this holy prophet is given to thee.
Some worshipp hee shall have of mee458
that ys of myghtiest most.
For as I leve by my lewtye,
verey Goddes Sonne ys hee,
for wonders sightes men might see
when that he yeeld the goost.
that ys of myghtiest most.
For as I leve by my lewtye,
verey Goddes Sonne ys hee,
for wonders sightes men might see
when that he yeeld the goost.
For the sonne lost all his light;464
yearthquake made men afright;
the rocke that never before had clyft
clayve, that men might knowe;
graves opened in mens sight;
dead men did ryse. Therfore, by right
I may saye this was Goddes Sonne almight470
that so great sygnes can shewe.
yearthquake made men afright;
the rocke that never before had clyft
clayve, that men might knowe;
graves opened in mens sight;
dead men did ryse. Therfore, by right
I may saye this was Goddes Sonne almight470
that so great sygnes can shewe.
Therefore here brought have I472
a hundreth poundes of spicerye.
Myr, alloes, and many more therbye
to honour him with I bringe,
for to balme his sweete bodye
in sepulcher for to lye,
that hee maye have on me mercye478
in heaven where hee ys kinge.
a hundreth poundes of spicerye.
Myr, alloes, and many more therbye
to honour him with I bringe,
for to balme his sweete bodye
in sepulcher for to lye,
that hee maye have on me mercye478
in heaven where hee ys kinge.
Finis
The Cookes PlaieContents
Hic incipit Pagina Decima Septima de Decensu ad Inferna et de his qut ibidem fiebant secundum Evangelium Nicodemi Et primo fiat lux in inferno materialis aliqua subtilitate machmata, et postea dicat Adam
Adam
O lord and soveraigne saviour,1
our comfort and our counselour,
of this light thou art author
as I see well in sight.
This ys a signe thou wilt succour
thy folkes that lyven in great langour,
and of the devill be conquerour,7
as thou hast yere beheight.
O lord and soveraigne saviour,1
our comfort and our counselour,
of this light thou art author
as I see well in sight.
This ys a signe thou wilt succour
thy folkes that lyven in great langour,
and of the devill be conquerour,7
as thou hast yere beheight.
Mee thou madest, lord, of claye,9
and gave me paradyce in to playe;
but through my synne, the soothe to saye,
depryved I was therefroe,
and from that weale put awaye,
and here have longett sythen aye
in thestearnesse both night and daye,15
and all my kynd also.
and gave me paradyce in to playe;
but through my synne, the soothe to saye,
depryved I was therefroe,
and from that weale put awaye,
and here have longett sythen aye
in thestearnesse both night and daye,15
and all my kynd also.
Nowe, by this light that I nowe see,17
joye ys come, lord, through thee,
and one thy people hast pittye
to put them out of payne.
joye ys come, lord, through thee,
and one thy people hast pittye
to put them out of payne.
Sycker, yt may non other bee21
but nowe thow hast mercye on mee,
and my kynd through thy postye
thou wilt restore agayne.
but nowe thow hast mercye on mee,
and my kynd through thy postye
thou wilt restore agayne.
Esayus
Yea, secerlye, this ilke light25
comys from Goddes Sonne almight,
for so I prophecyed aright
whyle that I was livinge.
Then I to all men beheight,
as I goostlye sawe in sight,
these wordes that I shall to myght31
rehearse withowt tarienge:
Yea, secerlye, this ilke light25
comys from Goddes Sonne almight,
for so I prophecyed aright
whyle that I was livinge.
Then I to all men beheight,
as I goostlye sawe in sight,
these wordes that I shall to myght31
rehearse withowt tarienge:
'Populus qui ambulabat in tenebris vidit lucem magnam.'
The people, I sayd that tyme expresse,33
that yeeden abowt in thesternesse
seene a full great lightnesse,
as we donne nowe ychone.
Nowe ys fulifilled my prophecye
that I, the prophet Esaye,
wrote in my booke that will not lye,39
whoso will looke theron.
that yeeden abowt in thesternesse
seene a full great lightnesse,
as we donne nowe ychone.
Nowe ys fulifilled my prophecye
that I, the prophet Esaye,
wrote in my booke that will not lye,39
whoso will looke theron.
Simeon Justus
And I, Symeon, sooth to saye,41
will honour God all that I maye;
for when Cryst child was, in good faye,
in temple I him tooke
and, as the Holye Gooste that daye
taught me or I went awaye,
these wordes I sayd to Godes paye47
that men may fynd in booke:
And I, Symeon, sooth to saye,41
will honour God all that I maye;
for when Cryst child was, in good faye,
in temple I him tooke
and, as the Holye Gooste that daye
taught me or I went awaye,
these wordes I sayd to Godes paye47
that men may fynd in booke:
Nunc dimittis servum tuum, domme, secundum verbum tuum, in pace'
There I prayed, withowten les,49
that God would lett me be in peace.
For he is Christ that commen was,
I had both feld and seene,
that he had ordeynt for mans heale,
joye to the people of Israell,
nowe ys yt wonne, that ylke weale,55
to us, withowten weene.
that God would lett me be in peace.
For he is Christ that commen was,
I had both feld and seene,
that he had ordeynt for mans heale,
joye to the people of Israell,
nowe ys yt wonne, that ylke weale,55
to us, withowten weene.
Johannes Baptista
Yea, lord, I am that prophett Johan57
that baptysed thee in flood Jordan
and prophecyed to every natyon
to warne of thy commynge
to bringe the people to salvatyon
by merrytt of thy bitter Passyon,
through fayth and penance to have remyssion63
and with thee to have wonnynge:
Yea, lord, I am that prophett Johan57
that baptysed thee in flood Jordan
and prophecyed to every natyon
to warne of thy commynge
to bringe the people to salvatyon
by merrytt of thy bitter Passyon,
through fayth and penance to have remyssion63
and with thee to have wonnynge:
Penitentiam Appropinquat enim regnum caelorum'
And with my finger I shewed expresse,65
when I lyved in wildernesse,
when I lyved in wildernesse,
a lambe in tokeninge of thy lycknesse,67
our ransome for to bee.
At thy commynge we had forgivenesse;
mercye concluded ryghtwisenesse.
Wherfore these wordes I doe rehearse
with honour unto thee:
our ransome for to bee.
At thy commynge we had forgivenesse;
mercye concluded ryghtwisenesse.
Wherfore these wordes I doe rehearse
with honour unto thee:
'Ecce agnus Dei, ecce, qui tollit peccata mundi.'
Seethe
And I, Seethe, Adams sonne, am here,73
that livinge went, withowten were,
to aske at paradyce a prayer
at God, as I shall saye:
that he would grant an angell in hye
to give me oyle of his mercye
to anoynt my father in his anoye,79
in sycknes when he laye.
And I, Seethe, Adams sonne, am here,73
that livinge went, withowten were,
to aske at paradyce a prayer
at God, as I shall saye:
that he would grant an angell in hye
to give me oyle of his mercye
to anoynt my father in his anoye,79
in sycknes when he laye.
Then to me appeard Mychaell81
and bade me travell never a deale,
and sayde for remynge nyf prayers felle
that grant me not to seeke;
nyf of that might I have none,
made I never so mych mon,
tyll fyve thousand yeres were gonne87
and fyve hundreth yeeke.
and bade me travell never a deale,
and sayde for remynge nyf prayers felle
that grant me not to seeke;
nyf of that might I have none,
made I never so mych mon,
tyll fyve thousand yeres were gonne87
and fyve hundreth yeeke.
Omnibus flectibus dicat David:
A, high God and kinge of blys,89
worshipped be thy name, ywys
I hope that tyme nowe commen ys
delyvered to be of languor.
Come, lord, come to hell anon,
and take owt thy folkes everychon,
for the yeares be all comen and gonne95
sythen mankynd first came here.
worshipped be thy name, ywys
I hope that tyme nowe commen ys
delyvered to be of languor.
Come, lord, come to hell anon,
and take owt thy folkes everychon,
for the yeares be all comen and gonne95
sythen mankynd first came here.
Tunc Sathan sedens in cathedra dicat daemonibus:
Hell-houndes all that binne here,97
makes you boune with boste and beere,
for to thys felowshippe in fere
there byes a feerly freake.
A noble morsell ye have mone;
Jesu that ys Godes Sonne
comes hither with us to wonne.103
One him nowe ye you wreake.
makes you boune with boste and beere,
for to thys felowshippe in fere
there byes a feerly freake.
A noble morsell ye have mone;
Jesu that ys Godes Sonne
comes hither with us to wonne.103
One him nowe ye you wreake.
A man hee ys fullye, in faye,105
for greatly death hee dread todaye,
and these wordes I hard him saye:
’My soule is threst to death.’
Such as I made halt and blynd,
he hasse them healed into theire kynd.
Therfore this bolster looke ye bynd111
in bale of hell-brethe.
for greatly death hee dread todaye,
and these wordes I hard him saye:
’My soule is threst to death.’
Such as I made halt and blynd,
he hasse them healed into theire kynd.
Therfore this bolster looke ye bynd111
in bale of hell-brethe.
Secundus Daemon
Syr Sathanas, what man ys hee113
that should thee pryve of thy postie?
Howe darre he doe agaynste thee
and dread his death todaye?
Grayter then thou he seemes to be,
for degradit of thy degree
thou must be soone, well I see,119
and pryved of thy praye.
Syr Sathanas, what man ys hee113
that should thee pryve of thy postie?
Howe darre he doe agaynste thee
and dread his death todaye?
Grayter then thou he seemes to be,
for degradit of thy degree
thou must be soone, well I see,119
and pryved of thy praye.
Tertius Demon
Who ys he so styffe and stronge121
that so maysterlyke comes us amonge,
our felowshippe as he would fonge?
But therof he shall fayle.
Weyt he us with any wronge,
he shall synge a sorye songe;
but on thee, Sathan, or yt be longe,127
and his will ought avayle-
Who ys he so styffe and stronge121
that so maysterlyke comes us amonge,
our felowshippe as he would fonge?
But therof he shall fayle.
Weyt he us with any wronge,
he shall synge a sorye songe;
but on thee, Sathan, or yt be longe,127
and his will ought avayle-
Sathanas
Agaynst thys shrewe that commys here129
I tempted the folke in fowle manere.
Aysell and galle to his dinere
I made them for to dight,
and sythen to hange him on roode-tree.
Nowe ys he dead, right so through mee,
and to hell, as yee shall see,135
hee comys anonne in hyght.
Agaynst thys shrewe that commys here129
I tempted the folke in fowle manere.
Aysell and galle to his dinere
I made them for to dight,
and sythen to hange him on roode-tree.
Nowe ys he dead, right so through mee,
and to hell, as yee shall see,135
hee comys anonne in hyght.
Secundus Daemon
Syr Sathanas, ys not this that syre137
that raysed Lazour out of the fyre?
Syr Sathanas, ys not this that syre137
that raysed Lazour out of the fyre?
Sathanas
Yea, this ys hee that would conspire139
anonne to reave us all.
Yea, this ys hee that would conspire139
anonne to reave us all.
Tertius Daemon
Owt, owt! Alas, alas!141
Here I conjure thee, Sathanas,
thou suffer him not come in thys place
for ought that may befall.
Owt, owt! Alas, alas!141
Here I conjure thee, Sathanas,
thou suffer him not come in thys place
for ought that may befall.
Secundus Daemon
Yea, sekerly, and he come here,145
passed ys cleane our power,
for all this felowshippe in fere
have home away he would;
for at his commandement
Lazour, that with us was lent,
maugre our teythe awaye hee hent,151
and him might we not hould.
Yea, sekerly, and he come here,145
passed ys cleane our power,
for all this felowshippe in fere
have home away he would;
for at his commandement
Lazour, that with us was lent,
maugre our teythe awaye hee hent,151
and him might we not hould.
Tunc venit Jesus et fiat clamor, vel sonitus magnus materialis, et dicat Jesus 'Attollite portas, principes, vestras, et elevamini portas aeternales, et introibit rex gloriae'
Jesus
Open up hell-gates anonne,153
ye prynces of pyne everychon,
that Godes Sonne may in gonne,
and the kinge of blys.
Open up hell-gates anonne,153
ye prynces of pyne everychon,
that Godes Sonne may in gonne,
and the kinge of blys.
Secundus Daemon
Go hense, poplard, owt of thys place157
or thou shalt have a sorye grace.
For all thy boaste and thy manace
theise men thou shalt amys.
Go hense, poplard, owt of thys place157
or thou shalt have a sorye grace.
For all thy boaste and thy manace
theise men thou shalt amys.
Sathanas
Owt, alas, what ys thys?161
Seghe I never so mych blys
towardes hell come, iwys,
sythen I was warden here.
Owt, alas, what ys thys?161
Seghe I never so mych blys
towardes hell come, iwys,
sythen I was warden here.
My masterdome fares amys,165
for yonder a stubberne fellowe ys,
right as wholye hell were his,
to reave me of my power.
for yonder a stubberne fellowe ys,
right as wholye hell were his,
to reave me of my power.
Tertius Daemon
Yea, Sathanas, thy soverayntie169
fayles cleane. Therfore thou flee,
for no longer in this see
here shalt thou not sytt.
Goe forth! Feight for thy degree!
Or elles our prynce shall thou not bee;
for nowe passys thy postee175
and hethen thou must flytt.
Yea, Sathanas, thy soverayntie169
fayles cleane. Therfore thou flee,
for no longer in this see
here shalt thou not sytt.
Goe forth! Feight for thy degree!
Or elles our prynce shall thou not bee;
for nowe passys thy postee175
and hethen thou must flytt.
Tunc surgens Sathanas de sede dicat.
Sathanas
Owt, alas, I am shent!177
My might fayles, verament.
This prynce that ys nowe present
will pull from me my praye.
Adam by myne intycement,
and all his blood, through me were shent.
Nowe hethen they shall all be bent,183
and I in hell for aye.
Owt, alas, I am shent!177
My might fayles, verament.
This prynce that ys nowe present
will pull from me my praye.
Adam by myne intycement,
and all his blood, through me were shent.
Nowe hethen they shall all be bent,183
and I in hell for aye.
David Rex
I, kinge Davyd, nowe well may saye185
my prophecye fulfilled is, in faye,
as nowe shewes in sight verey,
and soothly here ys seene.
I taught men thus here in my lyefe-daye
to worshippe God by all waye,
that hell-yates he should afraye191
and wonn that his bath bynne.
I, kinge Davyd, nowe well may saye185
my prophecye fulfilled is, in faye,
as nowe shewes in sight verey,
and soothly here ys seene.
I taught men thus here in my lyefe-daye
to worshippe God by all waye,
that hell-yates he should afraye191
and wonn that his bath bynne.
Confiteantur domino misericordiae eius et mirabilia eius, filius hominis contrivit portas aereas et vectes ferreas confregit'
Tunc item dicat Jesus
Jesus
Open up hell-yates yett I saye,193
ye prynces of pyne that be present,
and lett the kinge of blys this waye
that he may fulfill his intent.
Open up hell-yates yett I saye,193
ye prynces of pyne that be present,
and lett the kinge of blys this waye
that he may fulfill his intent.
Sathanas
Staye! What, what ys hee, that kinge of blys?197
Staye! What, what ys hee, that kinge of blys?197
David Rex
That lord the which almightie ys,198
in warre no power like to his,
of all blys ys gretest kynge.
And to him ys non like, iwys,
as ys soothly seene by thys,
for men that somtyme dyd amysse
to his blys he will them bringe.204
That lord the which almightie ys,198
in warre no power like to his,
of all blys ys gretest kynge.
And to him ys non like, iwys,
as ys soothly seene by thys,
for men that somtyme dyd amysse
to his blys he will them bringe.204
Hic extrahuntur patriarchi (Here must God take owt Adam)
Jesus
Peace to thee, Adam, my dearlynge,205
and eke to all thy osspringe
that ryghtwise were in yearth livinge.
From mee yee shall not severe.
To blys nowe I wyll you bringe there
you shalbe withowt endinge.
Mychaell, lead these men singinge211
to blys that lasteth ever.
Peace to thee, Adam, my dearlynge,205
and eke to all thy osspringe
that ryghtwise were in yearth livinge.
From mee yee shall not severe.
To blys nowe I wyll you bringe there
you shalbe withowt endinge.
Mychaell, lead these men singinge211
to blys that lasteth ever.
Mychaell
Lord, your will donne shalbe.213
Come forth, Adam, come with mee.
My lord upon the roode-tree
your synnes bath forbought.
Nowe shall ye have likinge and lee,
and be restored to your degree
that Sathan with hys subtyltye219
from blys to bale had brought.
Lord, your will donne shalbe.213
Come forth, Adam, come with mee.
My lord upon the roode-tree
your synnes bath forbought.
Nowe shall ye have likinge and lee,
and be restored to your degree
that Sathan with hys subtyltye219
from blys to bale had brought.
Sathanas
Owt, alas! Nowe goes awaye221
all my prysoners and my praye;
and I myselfe may not starte awaye,
I am so stretlye tyed.
Nowe comes Christe, sorrowe I maye
for me and my menye for aye.
Never sytben God made the first daye227
were we so sore afrayd.
Owt, alas! Nowe goes awaye221
all my prysoners and my praye;
and I myselfe may not starte awaye,
I am so stretlye tyed.
Nowe comes Christe, sorrowe I maye
for me and my menye for aye.
Never sytben God made the first daye227
were we so sore afrayd.
Here must Adam speake to Enocke and Helye.
Adam
Syrs, what manner of men bene yee229
that bodelye meete us, as I see,
that dead come not to hell as wee,
sythen all men dampned were?
When I trespassed, God height mee
that this place closed should bee
from yearthly men to have entree,235
and yett I fynd you here.
Syrs, what manner of men bene yee229
that bodelye meete us, as I see,
that dead come not to hell as wee,
sythen all men dampned were?
When I trespassed, God height mee
that this place closed should bee
from yearthly men to have entree,235
and yett I fynd you here.
Enocke
Syr, I am Enocke, the sooth to saye,237
put in this place to Goddes paye;
and here have lyved ever synce aye
at likinge all my fill.
Syr, I am Enocke, the sooth to saye,237
put in this place to Goddes paye;
and here have lyved ever synce aye
at likinge all my fill.
And my fellowe here, in good faye,241
ys Helye the prophet, see yee maye,
that ravished was in this araye,
as hit was Godes will.
ys Helye the prophet, see yee maye,
that ravished was in this araye,
as hit was Godes will.
Helias Propheta
Yea, bodely death, leeve thou mee,245
yett never suffred wee,
but here ordaynt we are to bee
tyll Antechriste come with hise.
To fight agaynst us shall hee
and slea us in this holye cittye;
but sekerly, within dayes three251
and a halfe, we shall ryse.
Yea, bodely death, leeve thou mee,245
yett never suffred wee,
but here ordaynt we are to bee
tyll Antechriste come with hise.
To fight agaynst us shall hee
and slea us in this holye cittye;
but sekerly, within dayes three251
and a halfe, we shall ryse.
Adam
And who ys this that comes here,253
that lives with you in this manere?
And who ys this that comes here,253
that lives with you in this manere?
Latro
I am that theeffe, my father dere,255
that honge on roode-tree.
For I beleeved withowten were
that Christ might save us both in feere,
to him I made my prayer,
the which was granted mee.
I am that theeffe, my father dere,255
that honge on roode-tree.
For I beleeved withowten were
that Christ might save us both in feere,
to him I made my prayer,
the which was granted mee.
When I see synnys full verey261
that hee was Goddes Sonne, sooth to saye,
to him devoutely did I praye,
in his regyon when he come
that he would thinke on me alwaye;
and hee answered and sayd: ’This daye
in paradice thou shalt with me playe.’267
Hederward I nome.
that hee was Goddes Sonne, sooth to saye,
to him devoutely did I praye,
in his regyon when he come
that he would thinke on me alwaye;
and hee answered and sayd: ’This daye
in paradice thou shalt with me playe.’267
Hederward I nome.
Then he betaught me this tokeninge,269
this crosse upon my backe hanginge,
to Michaell angell for to bringe,
that I might have entree.
this crosse upon my backe hanginge,
to Michaell angell for to bringe,
that I might have entree.
Adam
Nowe goe wee to blys, ould and yonge,273
and worshippe God all willinglye;
and thiderward I read we singe
with great solempnitie.
Nowe goe wee to blys, ould and yonge,273
and worshippe God all willinglye;
and thiderward I read we singe
with great solempnitie.
Tunc eant omnes, et incipiat Michaell 'Te Deum laudamus'
Muller
Woe be the tyme that I came here,277
I saye to thee nowe, Lucifere,
with all thy felowshipp in fere
that present be in place.
Wofull am I with thee to dwell,
syr Sathanas, sargeant of hell.
Endles sorrowe and paynes cruell283
I suffer in this case.
Woe be the tyme that I came here,277
I saye to thee nowe, Lucifere,
with all thy felowshipp in fere
that present be in place.
Wofull am I with thee to dwell,
syr Sathanas, sargeant of hell.
Endles sorrowe and paynes cruell283
I suffer in this case.
Sometyme I was a taverner,285
a gentle gossippe and a tapster,
of wyne and ale a trustie bruer,
which woe hath me wrought.
Of kannes I kept no trewe measure.
My cuppes I sould at my pleasure,
deceavinge manye a creature,291
thoe my ale Were nought.
a gentle gossippe and a tapster,
of wyne and ale a trustie bruer,
which woe hath me wrought.
Of kannes I kept no trewe measure.
My cuppes I sould at my pleasure,
deceavinge manye a creature,291
thoe my ale Were nought.
And when I was a bruer longe,293
with hoppes I made my alle stronge;
esshes and hearbes I blend amonge
and marred so good malt.
Therfore I may my handes wringe,
shake my cuppes and kannes ringe.
Sorrowfull maye I syke and singe299
that ever I so dalt.
with hoppes I made my alle stronge;
esshes and hearbes I blend amonge
and marred so good malt.
Therfore I may my handes wringe,
shake my cuppes and kannes ringe.
Sorrowfull maye I syke and singe299
that ever I so dalt.
Tavernes, tapsters of this cittye301
shalbe promoted here with mee
for breakinge statutes of this contrye,
hurtinge the commonwealth,
with all typpers-tappers that are cunninge,
mispendinge much malt, bruynge so thinne,
sellinge smale cuppes money to wynne,307
agaynst all trueth to deale.
shalbe promoted here with mee
for breakinge statutes of this contrye,
hurtinge the commonwealth,
with all typpers-tappers that are cunninge,
mispendinge much malt, bruynge so thinne,
sellinge smale cuppes money to wynne,307
agaynst all trueth to deale.
Therfore this place nowe ordayned ys309
for such yll-doers so mych amysse.
Here shall they have ther joye and blys,
exalted by the necke,
with my master, mightie Mahound,
for castinge malt besydes the combes,
myche water takinge for to compound,315
and little of the secke.
for such yll-doers so mych amysse.
Here shall they have ther joye and blys,
exalted by the necke,
with my master, mightie Mahound,
for castinge malt besydes the combes,
myche water takinge for to compound,315
and little of the secke.
With all mashers, mengers of wyne, in the night317
bruynge so, blendinge agaynst daylight,
sych newe-rnade claret ys cause full right
of sycknes and disease.
Thus I betake you, more and lesse,
to my sweete mayster, syr Sathanas,
to dwell with him in his place323
when hyt shall you please.
bruynge so, blendinge agaynst daylight,
sych newe-rnade claret ys cause full right
of sycknes and disease.
Thus I betake you, more and lesse,
to my sweete mayster, syr Sathanas,
to dwell with him in his place323
when hyt shall you please.
Sathanas
Welcome, dere daughter, to us all three.325
Though Jesu be gonne with our meanye,
yett shalt thou abyde here still with mee
in payne withowt ende.
Welcome, dere daughter, to us all three.325
Though Jesu be gonne with our meanye,
yett shalt thou abyde here still with mee
in payne withowt ende.
Secundus Daemon
Welcome, sweete ladye! I will thee wedd,329
for manye a heavye and dronken head
cause of thy ale were brougt to bedd
farre worse then anye beaste.
Welcome, sweete ladye! I will thee wedd,329
for manye a heavye and dronken head
cause of thy ale were brougt to bedd
farre worse then anye beaste.
Tertius Daemon
Welcome, deare darlinge, to endles bale.333
Usynge cardes, dyce, and cuppes smale,
with many false othes to sell thy ale-
nowe thou shall have a feaste!
Welcome, deare darlinge, to endles bale.333
Usynge cardes, dyce, and cuppes smale,
with many false othes to sell thy ale-
nowe thou shall have a feaste!
Finis
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Pagina Decima Octava: De Resurrectione Jesu Christi
Pilatus
Per vous, sir Cayphas,1
et vous e vous, syr Annas,
et sum disciple Judas
ou le treison fuite;
et grande luces de lucite
a moy perfoyte deliverie,
nostre dame fuit judge,7
per loer roy estreite.
Per vous, sir Cayphas,1
et vous e vous, syr Annas,
et sum disciple Judas
ou le treison fuite;
et grande luces de lucite
a moy perfoyte deliverie,
nostre dame fuit judge,7
per loer roy estreite.
You lordes and ladyes so lovely and lere,9
you kemps, you knowne knightes of kynde,
herkens all hitherward my hestes to here,
for I am most fayrest and freshest to fynd,
and most highest I am of estate;
for I am prynce pereles, most royall man of ryches.
I may deale and I may dresse.15
My name ys syr Pilate.
you kemps, you knowne knightes of kynde,
herkens all hitherward my hestes to here,
for I am most fayrest and freshest to fynd,
and most highest I am of estate;
for I am prynce pereles, most royall man of ryches.
I may deale and I may dresse.15
My name ys syr Pilate.
For Caesar, lord most of postie,17
honored my estate and my degree
when that he sent Jesus to me
to delyver him to the dead.
The cryed on mee all with on voyce;
the Jewes one me made great noyce.
I gave them leave to hange him on crosse.23
This was through Jewes read.
honored my estate and my degree
when that he sent Jesus to me
to delyver him to the dead.
The cryed on mee all with on voyce;
the Jewes one me made great noyce.
I gave them leave to hange him on crosse.23
This was through Jewes read.
I dread yett lest hee will us greeve,25
for that I sawe I may well beleeve.
I sawe the stones begane to cleave
and dead men up can ryse.
In this cyttye all aboute
was non so stearne ne so stowte
that up durst looke, for great doubt;31
they could so soone agryse.
for that I sawe I may well beleeve.
I sawe the stones begane to cleave
and dead men up can ryse.
In this cyttye all aboute
was non so stearne ne so stowte
that up durst looke, for great doubt;31
they could so soone agryse.
And therfore, syr Cayphas, yett I dread33
leste there were parrell in that deed.
I sawe him hange on roode and bleed
tyll all his blood was shedd.
And when he should his death take,
the wedders waxed wondrous blacke-
layte, thonder-and earth beganne to quake.39
Therof I am adread.
leste there were parrell in that deed.
I sawe him hange on roode and bleed
tyll all his blood was shedd.
And when he should his death take,
the wedders waxed wondrous blacke-
layte, thonder-and earth beganne to quake.39
Therof I am adread.
Cayphas
And this was yesterdaye, about noone?41
And this was yesterdaye, about noone?41
Pilatus
Yea, syr byshoppe, this ys one.42
To speake therfore we have to donne.
For I lett burye him full soone
in a tombe of stonne.
And therfore, syrs, amonge us three
lett us ordayne and oversee
yf there anye parrell be,48
or we hence gonne.
Yea, syr byshoppe, this ys one.42
To speake therfore we have to donne.
For I lett burye him full soone
in a tombe of stonne.
And therfore, syrs, amonge us three
lett us ordayne and oversee
yf there anye parrell be,48
or we hence gonne.
Cayphas
Syr Pilate, all this was donne,50
as we sawe after sone;
but betyme at afternoone
the wedder begane to cleare.
And, syr, yf yt be your will,
such wordes you left be styll
and speake of another skyll,56
least any man us heare.
Syr Pilate, all this was donne,50
as we sawe after sone;
but betyme at afternoone
the wedder begane to cleare.
And, syr, yf yt be your will,
such wordes you left be styll
and speake of another skyll,56
least any man us heare.
Annas
Yea, syr Pilate, nought forthy!58
I sawe him and his companye
rayse men with sorcerye
that longe before were dead.
For, and there be any more such lafte
which can of such wytchcrafte,
yf that bodye be from us rafte,64
advyse you well, I redd.
Yea, syr Pilate, nought forthy!58
I sawe him and his companye
rayse men with sorcerye
that longe before were dead.
For, and there be any more such lafte
which can of such wytchcrafte,
yf that bodye be from us rafte,64
advyse you well, I redd.
Cayphas
Yea, syr Pilate, I tell you right.66
Lett us ordayne manye a hard knight,
well armed, to stand and feight
with power and with force,
that noe shame to us befall.
Lett us ordayne here amonge us all,
and trewe men to us call72
to keepe well the coarse.
Yea, syr Pilate, I tell you right.66
Lett us ordayne manye a hard knight,
well armed, to stand and feight
with power and with force,
that noe shame to us befall.
Lett us ordayne here amonge us all,
and trewe men to us call72
to keepe well the coarse.
Pilatus
Nowe by Jesu that dyed on roode,74
methinke your counsell wondrous good.
The best men of kynne and blood
anonne I wyll in.
Syr Colphram and syr Jeragas
Aroysiat and syr Jerophas,
we praye you, syrs, here in thys case80
anonne looke you ne blynne.
Nowe by Jesu that dyed on roode,74
methinke your counsell wondrous good.
The best men of kynne and blood
anonne I wyll in.
Syr Colphram and syr Jeragas
Aroysiat and syr Jerophas,
we praye you, syrs, here in thys case80
anonne looke you ne blynne.
A, my knightes styffe and stearne of hart,82
you be bould men and smart.
I warne you nowe at wordes short,
with you I have to donne.
you be bould men and smart.
I warne you nowe at wordes short,
with you I have to donne.
Primus Miles
Syr, we be here all and some86
as bowld men, readye bowne
to dryve your enemyes all adowne
while that wee may stand.
Syr, we be here all and some86
as bowld men, readye bowne
to dryve your enemyes all adowne
while that wee may stand.
We be your knights everychon.90
Fayntnes in us there shalbe nonne.
We wilbe wroken upon thy fonne
wherever he may be found-
and for no dread that we wyll wend.
Fayntnes in us there shalbe nonne.
We wilbe wroken upon thy fonne
wherever he may be found-
and for no dread that we wyll wend.
Pilatus
That I am well to understand.95
You be men doughtie of hand;
I love you withowt lacke.
That I am well to understand.95
You be men doughtie of hand;
I love you withowt lacke.
But that prophett that was donne and drawes98
throwe the recountinge of your lawes-
but yett somethinge me standes in awes
of wordes that he spake.
Forsooth, this I hard him saye:
that hee would ryse the thyrd daye.
Nowe surely and he so maye,104
he hath a wonderous tatch.
throwe the recountinge of your lawes-
but yett somethinge me standes in awes
of wordes that he spake.
Forsooth, this I hard him saye:
that hee would ryse the thyrd daye.
Nowe surely and he so maye,104
he hath a wonderous tatch.
Secundus Miles
Yea, lett him ryse yf that him dare;106
for, and I of him be awarre,
hee bode never a worse charre
or that hee wend awaye.
I helped to slea him yerre while.
Weenes he to doe us more guyle?
Ney, yt ys no parrayle,112
my head heare dare I laye.
Yea, lett him ryse yf that him dare;106
for, and I of him be awarre,
hee bode never a worse charre
or that hee wend awaye.
I helped to slea him yerre while.
Weenes he to doe us more guyle?
Ney, yt ys no parrayle,112
my head heare dare I laye.
Tertius Miles
Yea, lett him quicken! Hardlye,114
whiles my fellowes here and I
may awake and stand him by,
he scapeth not uncaught.
For and he ones heave up his head,
but that he be soone dead,
shall I never eate more bread120
ne never more be saught.
Yea, lett him quicken! Hardlye,114
whiles my fellowes here and I
may awake and stand him by,
he scapeth not uncaught.
For and he ones heave up his head,
but that he be soone dead,
shall I never eate more bread120
ne never more be saught.
Primus Miles
Have good-day, syr. Wee wyll be gonne.122
Geeve us our charge everychon.
Have good-day, syr. Wee wyll be gonne.122
Geeve us our charge everychon.
Pilatus
Nowe fares-well, the best of blood and bonne,124
and takes good heede unto my sawe.
Nowe fares-well, the best of blood and bonne,124
and takes good heede unto my sawe.
For as I am a trewe Jewe,126
yf that you anye treasonn sue,
there ys none of you all shall yt eschewe
but he shall be to-drawe.
yf that you anye treasonn sue,
there ys none of you all shall yt eschewe
but he shall be to-drawe.
Secundus Miles
Nowe, fellowes, we be charged hye.130
Our prynce hath sworne that we shall dye
withowt anye prophecye
or anye other encharre
but yf we donne as the wyse.
I read us we right well advise.
Though he be bould, hee shall not ryse136
but one of us be warre.
Nowe, fellowes, we be charged hye.130
Our prynce hath sworne that we shall dye
withowt anye prophecye
or anye other encharre
but yf we donne as the wyse.
I read us we right well advise.
Though he be bould, hee shall not ryse136
but one of us be warre.
Tertius Miles
Syr, the most wytt lyeth in thee138
to ordayne and to oversee.
You binne the eldeste of us three,
and man of most renowne.
The tombe ys here att our hand.
Sett us there as we shall stand.
Yf that he ryse, we shall found144
to beate him adowne.
Syr, the most wytt lyeth in thee138
to ordayne and to oversee.
You binne the eldeste of us three,
and man of most renowne.
The tombe ys here att our hand.
Sett us there as we shall stand.
Yf that he ryse, we shall found144
to beate him adowne.
Primus Miles
And I shall nowe sett us soe,146
yf that he ryse and would goe,
one of us, or elles two,
shall see of his upryste.
Stand thou there, and thou here,
and I myselfe in myddle mere.
I trowe our hartes will not feare152
but yt were stowtly wyste.
And I shall nowe sett us soe,146
yf that he ryse and would goe,
one of us, or elles two,
shall see of his upryste.
Stand thou there, and thou here,
and I myselfe in myddle mere.
I trowe our hartes will not feare152
but yt were stowtly wyste.
Tunc cantabunt duo angeli: 'Christus resurgens a mortuis' etc., et Christus tune resurget; ac postea, cantu finito, dicat ut sequitur. Jesus resurgens et pede eos milites quatlat
[Jesus]
Earthlye man that I have wrought,154
awake out of thy sleepe.
Earthly man that I have bought,
of me thou take noe keepe.
From heaven mans soule I sought
into a dungeon deepe;
my deare lemmon from thence I brought,160
for ruth of her I weepe.
Earthlye man that I have wrought,154
awake out of thy sleepe.
Earthly man that I have bought,
of me thou take noe keepe.
From heaven mans soule I sought
into a dungeon deepe;
my deare lemmon from thence I brought,160
for ruth of her I weepe.
I am verey prynce of peace162
and kinge of free mercye.
Whoe wyll of synnes have release,
one me the call and crye;
and yf they will of synnes sease,
I grant them peace trulye
and therto a full rych messe168
in bread, my owne bodye.
and kinge of free mercye.
Whoe wyll of synnes have release,
one me the call and crye;
and yf they will of synnes sease,
I grant them peace trulye
and therto a full rych messe168
in bread, my owne bodye.
I am verey bread of liffe.170
From heaven I light and am send.
Whoe eateth that bread, man or wiffe,
shall lyve with me withowt end.
And that bread that I you give,
your wicked life to amend,
becomes my fleshe through your beleeffe176
and doth release your synfull band.
From heaven I light and am send.
Whoe eateth that bread, man or wiffe,
shall lyve with me withowt end.
And that bread that I you give,
your wicked life to amend,
becomes my fleshe through your beleeffe176
and doth release your synfull band.
And whosoever eateth that bread178
in synne and wicked liffe,
he receaveth his owne death-
I warne both man and wiffe;
in synne and wicked liffe,
he receaveth his owne death-
I warne both man and wiffe;
the which bread shalbe seene instead182
the joye ys aye full ryffe.
When hee ys dead, through fooles read
then ys he brought to payne and stryffe.
the joye ys aye full ryffe.
When hee ys dead, through fooles read
then ys he brought to payne and stryffe.
Tunc duo angeli, posteaquam Christus resurrexit, sedebunt in sepulchro, quorum alter ad caput, alter ad pedes, sedeant.
Primus Miles
Owt, alas! Where am I?186
So bright abowt ys herebye
that my harte wholey
owt of slough ys shaken.
So fowle feared with fantasye
was I never in non anoye,
for I wott not, witterlye,192
whether I be on sleepe or waken.
Owt, alas! Where am I?186
So bright abowt ys herebye
that my harte wholey
owt of slough ys shaken.
So fowle feared with fantasye
was I never in non anoye,
for I wott not, witterlye,192
whether I be on sleepe or waken.
Tunc socium surgere cogit.
Secundus Miles
Where art thou, syr batchlere?194
About me ys wonder cleare.
Wytt me wantes withowten were,
for fearder I never was.
To remove farre or neare
mee fayles might and power.
My hart in my bodye here200
ys hoven owt of my brest.
Where art thou, syr batchlere?194
About me ys wonder cleare.
Wytt me wantes withowten were,
for fearder I never was.
To remove farre or neare
mee fayles might and power.
My hart in my bodye here200
ys hoven owt of my brest.
Tunc tanget socium et de somno surgere coget.
Primus Miles
Yea, we are shent, syckerlye,202
for Jesu ys rysen, well wott I,
owt of the sepulchre mightelye,
and therof I have in mynd.
And, as dead here can I lye,
speake might I not, ney espye
which waye he tooke, truelye-208
my eyes the were so blynde.
Yea, we are shent, syckerlye,202
for Jesu ys rysen, well wott I,
owt of the sepulchre mightelye,
and therof I have in mynd.
And, as dead here can I lye,
speake might I not, ney espye
which waye he tooke, truelye-208
my eyes the were so blynde.
Tertius Miles
Alas, what ys thys great light210
shyninge here in my sight?
Marred I am, both mayne and might;
to moove have I noe mayne.
These two beastes that are so bright-
power I ney have to ryse aright-
mee fayle with them for to fight,216
would I never so fayne.
Alas, what ys thys great light210
shyninge here in my sight?
Marred I am, both mayne and might;
to moove have I noe mayne.
These two beastes that are so bright-
power I ney have to ryse aright-
mee fayle with them for to fight,216
would I never so fayne.
Secundus Miles
Yea, I will creepe forth upon my knee218
tyll I this parrell passed bee,
for my waye I may not see,
neyther yearth ney stonne.
Yea, in a wicked tyme we
nayled him on the roode-tree.
For us, he sayd, in dayes three224
that he would ryse agayne.
Yea, I will creepe forth upon my knee218
tyll I this parrell passed bee,
for my waye I may not see,
neyther yearth ney stonne.
Yea, in a wicked tyme we
nayled him on the roode-tree.
For us, he sayd, in dayes three224
that he would ryse agayne.
Tertius Miles
Hye we fast we were awaye,226
for this ys Goddes Sonne verey.
Stryve with him wee ney maye
that mayster ys and more.
I will to Cayphas, by my faye,
the sooth openlye for to saye.
Farewell, syrs, and have good-daye,232
for I will goe before.
Hye we fast we were awaye,226
for this ys Goddes Sonne verey.
Stryve with him wee ney maye
that mayster ys and more.
I will to Cayphas, by my faye,
the sooth openlye for to saye.
Farewell, syrs, and have good-daye,232
for I will goe before.
Primus Miles
We to lenge here ys no boote,234
for needes to syr Pilate we moote
and tell him both croppe and roote
so soothly as wee wist.
For and they Jewes knewe as well as wee
that he were rysen through his postie,
then should the last errour bee240
worse then was the firste.
We to lenge here ys no boote,234
for needes to syr Pilate we moote
and tell him both croppe and roote
so soothly as wee wist.
For and they Jewes knewe as well as wee
that he were rysen through his postie,
then should the last errour bee240
worse then was the firste.
Tunc adeunt Pilatum.
Sectjndus Miles
Herkens, syr Pilate, the sooth to sayne,242
Jesu that was on Frydaye slayne
through his might ys rysen agayne.
Thys ys the thyrd daye.
There came noe power him to fett,
but such a sleepe he on us sett
that none of us might him lett248
to ryse and goe his waye.
Herkens, syr Pilate, the sooth to sayne,242
Jesu that was on Frydaye slayne
through his might ys rysen agayne.
Thys ys the thyrd daye.
There came noe power him to fett,
but such a sleepe he on us sett
that none of us might him lett248
to ryse and goe his waye.
Pilatus
Nowe by the othe that I have to syr Caesar sworne,250
all you dogges sonnes
shall dye therfore
yf yt be on you longe.
If that you have privylie
sowld him to his companye,
then are you worthye for to dye256
right in your owne wronge.
Nowe by the othe that I have to syr Caesar sworne,250
all you dogges sonnes
shall dye therfore
yf yt be on you longe.
If that you have privylie
sowld him to his companye,
then are you worthye for to dye256
right in your owne wronge.
Tertius Miles
Nowe by the order that I beare of knight,258
he rose up in the morninge light
by vertue of his owne might.
I knowe hit well afyne.
Hee rose up, as I saye nowe,
and lefte us lyenge, I wott nere howe,
all bemased and in a swoone264
as we had binne stycked swyne.
Nowe by the order that I beare of knight,258
he rose up in the morninge light
by vertue of his owne might.
I knowe hit well afyne.
Hee rose up, as I saye nowe,
and lefte us lyenge, I wott nere howe,
all bemased and in a swoone264
as we had binne stycked swyne.
Pilatus
Fye, theeffe; fye, traytour;266
fye on thee, thy truth ys full bare!
Fye, feynd; fye, feature;
hye hence. Fast I read that thou fare!
Fye, theeffe; fye, traytour;266
fye on thee, thy truth ys full bare!
Fye, feynd; fye, feature;
hye hence. Fast I read that thou fare!
Primus Miles
That tyme that hee his waye tooke270
durst I neyther speake nor looke,
but for feare I laye and quooke,
and laye in sownd dreame.
He sett his foote upon my backe
that everye lythe beganne to cracke.
I would not abyde such another shacke276
for all Jerusalem.
That tyme that hee his waye tooke270
durst I neyther speake nor looke,
but for feare I laye and quooke,
and laye in sownd dreame.
He sett his foote upon my backe
that everye lythe beganne to cracke.
I would not abyde such another shacke276
for all Jerusalem.
Pilatus
Fye, harlott; fye, hownde;278
fye on thee, thou taynted taken dogge!
What! Laye thou styll in that stound
and lett that losingere goe so on the rogge?
Syr Cayphas and syr Annas,
what saye you to thys trespas?
I praye you, syrs, in this case284
advyse me of some reede.
Fye, harlott; fye, hownde;278
fye on thee, thou taynted taken dogge!
What! Laye thou styll in that stound
and lett that losingere goe so on the rogge?
Syr Cayphas and syr Annas,
what saye you to thys trespas?
I praye you, syrs, in this case284
advyse me of some reede.
Cayphas
Nowe, good syr, I you praye,286
herkens to mee what I you saye-
for mych avayle us yt maye-
and doe after my spell.
Praye them nowe, syr, pardye,
as the loven well thee,
here as they standen all three,292
to keepe well our counsell.
Nowe, good syr, I you praye,286
herkens to mee what I you saye-
for mych avayle us yt maye-
and doe after my spell.
Praye them nowe, syr, pardye,
as the loven well thee,
here as they standen all three,292
to keepe well our counsell.
Annas
Syr byshoppe, I saye to you verament,294
unto your counsell I fullye assent.
This foolishe prophet that we all torent
through his witchcrafte ys stollen awaye.
Therfore lett us call our counsell together
and lett us conclude to the whole matter,
or elles our lawes are donne forever.300
Syr byshoppe, I saye to you verament,294
unto your counsell I fullye assent.
This foolishe prophet that we all torent
through his witchcrafte ys stollen awaye.
Therfore lett us call our counsell together
and lett us conclude to the whole matter,
or elles our lawes are donne forever.300
Pilatus
Nowe in good fayth, full woe ys mee,301
and so I trowe bynne all yee,
that he ys rysen thus privelye
and ys from us escaped.
Nowe I praye you, syrs, as yee love mee,
keepe this in close and privetye
untyll our counsell and tyll wee307
have hard howe hee is scaped.
Nowe in good fayth, full woe ys mee,301
and so I trowe bynne all yee,
that he ys rysen thus privelye
and ys from us escaped.
Nowe I praye you, syrs, as yee love mee,
keepe this in close and privetye
untyll our counsell and tyll wee307
have hard howe hee is scaped.
Maria Magdalena
Alas, nowe lorne ys my likinge.309
For woe I wander and handes wringe.
My harte in sorrowe and sighinge
ys sadlye sett and sore.
That I most loved of all thinge,
alas, ys nowe full lowe lyenge.
Whye am I, lord, so longe livinge315
to loose thy luxonne lore?
Alas, nowe lorne ys my likinge.309
For woe I wander and handes wringe.
My harte in sorrowe and sighinge
ys sadlye sett and sore.
That I most loved of all thinge,
alas, ys nowe full lowe lyenge.
Whye am I, lord, so longe livinge315
to loose thy luxonne lore?
Maria Jacobi
Alas, wayle awaye ys went.317
My helpe, my heale from me ys hent.
My Christ, my comfort that me kent,
is clongen nowe in claye.
Mightie God omnipotent,
thou give them hard judgment
that my soveraygne hath so shent,323
for so I maye well saye.
Alas, wayle awaye ys went.317
My helpe, my heale from me ys hent.
My Christ, my comfort that me kent,
is clongen nowe in claye.
Mightie God omnipotent,
thou give them hard judgment
that my soveraygne hath so shent,323
for so I maye well saye.
Maria Salome
Alas, nowe marred ys my might.325
My lord through whom that I was light
shamefullye slayne here in my syght!
My sorrowe ys aye unsought.
Syth I maye have no other ryght
of these dyvelles that have my lord so dight,
to balme his bodye that ys so bryght boyst331
here have I brought.
Alas, nowe marred ys my might.325
My lord through whom that I was light
shamefullye slayne here in my syght!
My sorrowe ys aye unsought.
Syth I maye have no other ryght
of these dyvelles that have my lord so dight,
to balme his bodye that ys so bryght boyst331
here have I brought.
Maria Magdelena
Suster, which of us everychon333
shall remove this great stonne
that lyeth my sweet lord upon,
for moove yt I ne maye?
Suster, which of us everychon333
shall remove this great stonne
that lyeth my sweet lord upon,
for moove yt I ne maye?
Maria Jacobi
Suster, maystrye ys hit nonne.337
Hit seemes to mee as he were gonne,
for on the sepulcher sytteth one,
and the stonne away.
Suster, maystrye ys hit nonne.337
Hit seemes to mee as he were gonne,
for on the sepulcher sytteth one,
and the stonne away.
Maria Salomee
Two children I see ther syttinge-341
all of whyte ys there clothinge-
and the stonne besydes lyeinge.
Goe we nere and see.
Two children I see ther syttinge-341
all of whyte ys there clothinge-
and the stonne besydes lyeinge.
Goe we nere and see.
Tunc ibunt, et aspiciunt in sepulchrum.
Angelus Primus
What seeke ye women here345
with weepinge and unlykinge chere?
Jesus, that to you was deare,
ys rysen, leeve you mee.
What seeke ye women here345
with weepinge and unlykinge chere?
Jesus, that to you was deare,
ys rysen, leeve you mee.
Angelus Secundus
Be not afrayde of us in fere,349
for he ys wente, withowten were,
as hee before can you leere,
forth into Gallylye.
Be not afrayde of us in fere,349
for he ys wente, withowten were,
as hee before can you leere,
forth into Gallylye.
Angelus Primus
This ys the place, therfore be apayde,353
that Jesu our lord was in layde;
but he ys rysen as he sayde,
and heathen went awaye.
This ys the place, therfore be apayde,353
that Jesu our lord was in layde;
but he ys rysen as he sayde,
and heathen went awaye.
Angelus Secundus
Hye you, for ought that may befall,357
and tell his disciples all;
and Peter allso saye you shall
there fynde him that you maye.
Hye you, for ought that may befall,357
and tell his disciples all;
and Peter allso saye you shall
there fynde him that you maye.
Maria Macdalena
Ah, hye wee faste for anye thinge361
and tell Peter this tydinge.
A blessedfull word we may him bringe,
sooth yf that hit were.
Ah, hye wee faste for anye thinge361
and tell Peter this tydinge.
A blessedfull word we may him bringe,
sooth yf that hit were.
Maria Jacobi
Yea, walke thou, suster, by on waye365
and we another shall assaye
tyll we have mett with him todaye,
my dereworth lord so deare.
Yea, walke thou, suster, by on waye365
and we another shall assaye
tyll we have mett with him todaye,
my dereworth lord so deare.
Tunc discedent, et palisper circumambulabunt, et tunc obvient discipulis, Petro et Johanm
Maria Magdalena
A, Peter and John, alas, alas!369
There ys befallne a wondrous case.
Some man my lord stollne hase
and put him I wott not where.
A, Peter and John, alas, alas!369
There ys befallne a wondrous case.
Some man my lord stollne hase
and put him I wott not where.
Petrus
What? Ys he removed owt of the place373
in the which he buryed was?
What? Ys he removed owt of the place373
in the which he buryed was?
Maria Magdalena
Yea, sickerlye, all my solace375
ys gonne and ys not there.
Yea, sickerlye, all my solace375
ys gonne and ys not there.
Johannes Evangelist
Peter, goe we thither anon,377
runninge as faste as we maye gonne,
to looke whoe hath removed the stonne
and whether hee be awaye.
Peter, goe we thither anon,377
runninge as faste as we maye gonne,
to looke whoe hath removed the stonne
and whether hee be awaye.
Petrus
Abyde, brother, sweete John,381
leste wee meete with anye fonne;
but nowe I see non other wonne,
to runne I will assaye.
Abyde, brother, sweete John,381
leste wee meete with anye fonne;
but nowe I see non other wonne,
to runne I will assaye.
Tunc ambo simul concurrunt, sed Johannes precurreret citius Petro, et non intrat sepulchrum.
Johannes
A, Peter, brother, in good faye,385
my lord Jesu is awaye,
but his sudarye, sooth to saye,
lyenge here I fynd
by hitselfe, as thou se maye;
farre from all other clothes yt laye.
Nowe Maryes wordes are sooth verey,391
as we may have in mynd.
A, Peter, brother, in good faye,385
my lord Jesu is awaye,
but his sudarye, sooth to saye,
lyenge here I fynd
by hitselfe, as thou se maye;
farre from all other clothes yt laye.
Nowe Maryes wordes are sooth verey,391
as we may have in mynd.
Petrus
Yea, but as God keepe me from woe393
into the sepulcher I wyll goe
to looke whether yt be verey soe
as Marye to us can saye.
Yea, but as God keepe me from woe393
into the sepulcher I wyll goe
to looke whether yt be verey soe
as Marye to us can saye.
Tunc introibit in sepulchrum.
Petrus
A, lord, blessed be thou ever and oo,397
for as thou towld me and other moo
I fynd thou hasse overcome our foo
and rysen art in good faye.
A, lord, blessed be thou ever and oo,397
for as thou towld me and other moo
I fynd thou hasse overcome our foo
and rysen art in good faye.
Tunc Petrus lamentando dicat
Petrus
A, lord, howe shall I doe for shame-401
that have deserved so mych blame
to forsake thy sweete name-
to meete with thee by any waye,
I that in pennance and great anoye
my sweete lord forsooke thrye?
Save endlesse hope of his mercye,407
therto trust I maye.
A, lord, howe shall I doe for shame-401
that have deserved so mych blame
to forsake thy sweete name-
to meete with thee by any waye,
I that in pennance and great anoye
my sweete lord forsooke thrye?
Save endlesse hope of his mercye,407
therto trust I maye.
For ne hit were his great grace409
and sorrowe in hart that in me was,
worse I were then was Judas,
my lord so to forsake.
and sorrowe in hart that in me was,
worse I were then was Judas,
my lord so to forsake.
Johannes
Peter, comforte thee in this case,413
for sycker my lord Jesu hase
greate repentance for thy tresspasse;
my lord in hart will take.
Peter, comforte thee in this case,413
for sycker my lord Jesu hase
greate repentance for thy tresspasse;
my lord in hart will take.
Goe we seeke Jesu anon in hye,417
one waye thow, another way I.
one waye thow, another way I.
Petrus
Yea, well I hope through his might419
my pennance shall him please.
Yea, well I hope through his might419
my pennance shall him please.
Tunc abeunt, hic per aliam viam ille per alteram. Mulieres venient.
Maria Magdalena
Heathen will I never, syckerlye,421
tyll I be comforted of myne anoye
and knowe where hee is readelye.
Here will I sitt and weepe.
Heathen will I never, syckerlye,421
tyll I be comforted of myne anoye
and knowe where hee is readelye.
Here will I sitt and weepe.
Angelus Primus
Woman, whye weepest thou so aye?425
Woman, whye weepest thou so aye?425
Maria Magdalena
Sonne, for my lord ys taken awaye426
and I wott nere, the sooth to saye,
whoe hath donne that thinge.
Alas, whye were I not dead todaye,
clought and clongen under claye
to see my lord that here laye
once at my likynge?432
Sonne, for my lord ys taken awaye426
and I wott nere, the sooth to saye,
whoe hath donne that thinge.
Alas, whye were I not dead todaye,
clought and clongen under claye
to see my lord that here laye
once at my likynge?432
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Pagina Decima Nona: De Christo Duobus Discipulis ad Castellum Emaus Euntibus Apparente et Aliis Discipulis
Lucas
Alas, nowe wayle ys went awaye.1
My owne, my mayster ever I maye
that is nowe clongen under claye,
that makes my hart in care.
Sorrowe and sighinge, the sooth to saye,
makes me both, that ys no naye.
When I thinke on him both night and daye7
for deole I drowpe and dare.
Alas, nowe wayle ys went awaye.1
My owne, my mayster ever I maye
that is nowe clongen under claye,
that makes my hart in care.
Sorrowe and sighinge, the sooth to saye,
makes me both, that ys no naye.
When I thinke on him both night and daye7
for deole I drowpe and dare.
Cleophas
Yea, mych myrth was in mee9
my sweete soveraygne when I might see,
and his likinge lore with lee,
and nowe so lowe ys layde.
Brother, nowe ys dayes three
syth hee was nayled on the tree.
[Lorde], whether he rysen bee15
as hee before hath sayd?
Yea, mych myrth was in mee9
my sweete soveraygne when I might see,
and his likinge lore with lee,
and nowe so lowe ys layde.
Brother, nowe ys dayes three
syth hee was nayled on the tree.
[Lorde], whether he rysen bee15
as hee before hath sayd?
Lucas
Leyffe brother Cleophas,17
to knowe that were a coynte case.
Syth he through hart wonded was,
howe should he lyre agayne?
Leyffe brother Cleophas,17
to knowe that were a coynte case.
Syth he through hart wonded was,
howe should he lyre agayne?
Cleophas
If that godhead in him hasse21
and commen to bye mans tresspas,
he may ryse through his owne grace
and his death to us gayne.
If that godhead in him hasse21
and commen to bye mans tresspas,
he may ryse through his owne grace
and his death to us gayne.
Lucas
A mystie thinge yt is to mee25
to have beleyffe yt should so bee.
howe hee should ryse in dayes three-
such wonders never was wyst.
A mystie thinge yt is to mee25
to have beleyffe yt should so bee.
howe hee should ryse in dayes three-
such wonders never was wyst.
Cleophas
Sooth thou sayst, nowe well I see.29
Leeve maye I not by any lewtye;
but God maye of his majestye
doe whatsoever him liste.
Sooth thou sayst, nowe well I see.29
Leeve maye I not by any lewtye;
but God maye of his majestye
doe whatsoever him liste.
Tunc veniet Jesus in habitu peregrino et dicat eis.
Jesus
Good men, yf your will weare,33
tell me in good manere
of your talkinge. That in fere
and of your woe wytt I would.
Good men, yf your will weare,33
tell me in good manere
of your talkinge. That in fere
and of your woe wytt I would.
Cleophas
A, syr, yt seemes to us here37
a pylgryme thou art, as can appeare.
Tydinge and tales all inteere
thou may here what ys towld.
A, syr, yt seemes to us here37
a pylgryme thou art, as can appeare.
Tydinge and tales all inteere
thou may here what ys towld.
In Jerusalem that other daye41
thou, that walkest manye a waye,
maye thou not here what men doe saye,
abowt theras thou yeede?
thou, that walkest manye a waye,
maye thou not here what men doe saye,
abowt theras thou yeede?
Jesus
What are those? Tell me, I thee praye.45
What are those? Tell me, I thee praye.45
Lucas
Of Jesus of Nazareth, in good faye,46
a prophett to eych mans paye
and wyse in word and deede!
To God and man wyse was hee,
but bushoppes-cursen motte the bee-
dampned him and nayled him on a tree,
that wronge never yett wrought.52
Of Jesus of Nazareth, in good faye,46
a prophett to eych mans paye
and wyse in word and deede!
To God and man wyse was hee,
but bushoppes-cursen motte the bee-
dampned him and nayled him on a tree,
that wronge never yett wrought.52
Cleophas
Witterlye, before wend wee53
that Israell he should have made free,
and out of payne through his postye
the people he should have brought.
Witterlye, before wend wee53
that Israell he should have made free,
and out of payne through his postye
the people he should have brought.
Lucas
Yea, syr, nowe ys the thyrd daye57
sythe they made thys affraye,
and some weomen there as hee laye
weare yarlye in the morne
and feared us fowle, in faye.
The towid us hee was stollen awaye
and angelles, as they can saye,63
the sepulchre syttinge beforne.
Yea, syr, nowe ys the thyrd daye57
sythe they made thys affraye,
and some weomen there as hee laye
weare yarlye in the morne
and feared us fowle, in faye.
The towid us hee was stollen awaye
and angelles, as they can saye,63
the sepulchre syttinge beforne.
Cleophas
Yea, syr, these weomen that hard I65
sayde hee was rysen redelye,
and some men of our companye
thyder anon can goe
and found yt so, lease and more.
And yett our hartes are full sore
lest yt be not so.71
Yea, syr, these weomen that hard I65
sayde hee was rysen redelye,
and some men of our companye
thyder anon can goe
and found yt so, lease and more.
And yett our hartes are full sore
lest yt be not so.71
Jesus
Ah, fooles, and feeble in good faye;72
latt to beleeve unto Goddes lawe!
The prophetes before can thus saye-
leeve you on this soothlye-
that yt needes be alwaye,
Christ to suffer death, the sooth to saye,
and to joye that lasteth aye78
bringe man through his mercye.
Ah, fooles, and feeble in good faye;72
latt to beleeve unto Goddes lawe!
The prophetes before can thus saye-
leeve you on this soothlye-
that yt needes be alwaye,
Christ to suffer death, the sooth to saye,
and to joye that lasteth aye78
bringe man through his mercye.
And first at Moyses to beginne,80
what he sayth I shall you mynne:
that God was a greave within
that burned aye, as him thought.
The greave payred nothinge therbye-
what was that but mayd Marye
that bare Jesu synleslye86
that man hath nowe forbought?
what he sayth I shall you mynne:
that God was a greave within
that burned aye, as him thought.
The greave payred nothinge therbye-
what was that but mayd Marye
that bare Jesu synleslye86
that man hath nowe forbought?
Also Esaye sayd this:88
’As a woman comfortes iwys
her child that hath donne amys
to amend, leeve ye mee
so God would man reconcyled here
through his mercye, in good manere,
and in Jerusalem in better were94
forbought they should bee’:
’As a woman comfortes iwys
her child that hath donne amys
to amend, leeve ye mee
so God would man reconcyled here
through his mercye, in good manere,
and in Jerusalem in better were94
forbought they should bee’:
'Quemadmodum mater consolatur filios suos, ita et ego consolabor vos; et in Jerusalem consolabimini.' Esaias, capitulo sexagesino sexto.
Cleophas
A, lord give thee good grace,96
for greatly comforted mee thou hasse.
Goe with us to this place.
A castell ys herebye.
A, lord give thee good grace,96
for greatly comforted mee thou hasse.
Goe with us to this place.
A castell ys herebye.
Jesus
Nowe, good men, soothly to saye,100
I have to goe a great waye.
Therfore at this tyme I ne maye,
but I thanke you hartelye.
Nowe, good men, soothly to saye,100
I have to goe a great waye.
Therfore at this tyme I ne maye,
but I thanke you hartelye.
Lucas
Syr, you shall in all manere104
dwell with us at our suppere,
for nowe night approcheth nere.
Tarrye here for anythinge!
Syr, you shall in all manere104
dwell with us at our suppere,
for nowe night approcheth nere.
Tarrye here for anythinge!
Cleophas
Nowe God forbyd that we weare108
so uncurtysse to you here
for, saffe my lovely lord of lere,
thy lord ys most likinge.
Nowe God forbyd that we weare108
so uncurtysse to you here
for, saffe my lovely lord of lere,
thy lord ys most likinge.
Tunc ibit Jesus cum illis ad castellum.
Lucas
Sytt downe, syr, here I you praye112
and take a morsell yf you maye,
for you have walked a great waye
syth todaye at noone.
Sytt downe, syr, here I you praye112
and take a morsell yf you maye,
for you have walked a great waye
syth todaye at noone.
Jesus
Grantmercye, good men, in good faye.116
To blesse this bread, sooth to saye,
I will anon in good araye
rightly you beforne.
Grantmercye, good men, in good faye.116
To blesse this bread, sooth to saye,
I will anon in good araye
rightly you beforne.
Tunc frangit panem et dicat
Eates on, men, and do gladlye120
in the name of God almightie,
for this bread blessed have I
that I give you todaye.
in the name of God almightie,
for this bread blessed have I
that I give you todaye.
Tunc Jesus evanescit
Lucas
Grantmercye, syr, syckerlye.124
Nowe read I you be right merye.
What! Where ys hee that sate us bye?
Alas, he ys awaye.
Grantmercye, syr, syckerlye.124
Nowe read I you be right merye.
What! Where ys hee that sate us bye?
Alas, he ys awaye.
Cleophas
Alas, alas, alas, alas!128
This was Jesus in this place.
By breakinge the bread I knewe his face
but nothinge there before.
Alas, alas, alas, alas!128
This was Jesus in this place.
By breakinge the bread I knewe his face
but nothinge there before.
Lucas
A burninge hart in us hee made,132
for while [he] with us here was
to knowe him we might have no grace
for all his luxon lore.
A burninge hart in us hee made,132
for while [he] with us here was
to knowe him we might have no grace
for all his luxon lore.
Cleophas
Goe we, brother, and that anon,136
and tell our brethren everychon
howe our mayster ys from us gonne;
yee, soothly wee may saye.
Goe we, brother, and that anon,136
and tell our brethren everychon
howe our mayster ys from us gonne;
yee, soothly wee may saye.
Lucas
Yea, we maye make our monne140
that sate with him in great wonne,
and we no knowledge had him upon
tyll he was passed awaye.
Yea, we maye make our monne140
that sate with him in great wonne,
and we no knowledge had him upon
tyll he was passed awaye.
Tunc ibunt ad alios discipulos in alio loco congregatos.
Cleophas
A, reste well, brethren one and all.144
Wondrously ys us befall!
Our lord and wee were in a hall
and him yett knewe not wee.
A, reste well, brethren one and all.144
Wondrously ys us befall!
Our lord and wee were in a hall
and him yett knewe not wee.
Andreas
Yea, leeve thou well this, Cleophas,148
that hee ys rysen that dead was
and to Peter appeared hase
this daye appertlye.
Yea, leeve thou well this, Cleophas,148
that hee ys rysen that dead was
and to Peter appeared hase
this daye appertlye.
Lucas
With us he was a longe fytt152
and undyd his holy wrytt;
and yett our wyttes were so knytt
that him we might not knowe.
With us he was a longe fytt152
and undyd his holy wrytt;
and yett our wyttes were so knytt
that him we might not knowe.
Cleophas
Nowe sycker awaye was all my wytt156
tyll the bread was broken eych bytt;
and anon when he brake hitt
he vanished in a thrall.
Nowe sycker awaye was all my wytt156
tyll the bread was broken eych bytt;
and anon when he brake hitt
he vanished in a thrall.
Petrus
Nowe we breathren all in feere,160
I reade we hyde us somewhere here
that Jewes meete us not in no manere
for malice, leeve you mee.
Nowe we breathren all in feere,160
I reade we hyde us somewhere here
that Jewes meete us not in no manere
for malice, leeve you mee.
Andreas
Lenge wee here in this place.164
Peradventure God wyll shewe us grace
to se our lord in little space
and comforted for to bee.
Lenge wee here in this place.164
Peradventure God wyll shewe us grace
to se our lord in little space
and comforted for to bee.
Tunc omnes eunt infra castrum, et veniet Jesus stans in media discipulorum; et postea dicat.
Jesus
Peace amonge you, brethren fayre!168
Yea, dread you nought in no manere.
I am Jesus, withowt were,
that dyed on roode-tree.
Peace amonge you, brethren fayre!168
Yea, dread you nought in no manere.
I am Jesus, withowt were,
that dyed on roode-tree.
Peter
A, what ys hee that comys here172
to this fellowshippe all in fere
as hee to me nowe can appeare?
A ghooste methinke I see.
A, what ys hee that comys here172
to this fellowshippe all in fere
as hee to me nowe can appeare?
A ghooste methinke I see.
Jesus
Brethren, whye are ye so frayd for nought176
and noyed in harte for feeble thought?
I am hee that hath you forbought
and dyed for mans good.
My feete, my handes you may see;
and knowe the soothe also may yee,
soothly that I am hee182
that dead was upon a tree.
Brethren, whye are ye so frayd for nought176
and noyed in harte for feeble thought?
I am hee that hath you forbought
and dyed for mans good.
My feete, my handes you may see;
and knowe the soothe also may yee,
soothly that I am hee182
that dead was upon a tree.
Handle me, both all and one,184
and leeve well this everychone:
that ghooste hath neyther fleshe ne bonne
as you see nowe on mee.
and leeve well this everychone:
that ghooste hath neyther fleshe ne bonne
as you see nowe on mee.
Andreas
A, lord, mych joye is us upon!188
But what he ys, wott I ney can.
A, lord, mych joye is us upon!188
But what he ys, wott I ney can.
Jesus
Nowe sythe you leeve I am no man,190
more sygnes you shall se.
Nowe sythe you leeve I am no man,190
more sygnes you shall se.
Have you any meate here?192
Petrus
Yea, my lord leeffe and dere,193
rosted fyshe and honye in fere,
therof we have good wonne.
Yea, my lord leeffe and dere,193
rosted fyshe and honye in fere,
therof we have good wonne.
Jesus
Eate we then in good manere.196
Thus nowe you knowe withowt were
that ghooste to eate hath no powere,
as you shall see anon.
Eate we then in good manere.196
Thus nowe you knowe withowt were
that ghooste to eate hath no powere,
as you shall see anon.
Tunc commedit Jesus, et dabit discipulis suis
Jesus
Brethren, I towld you before200
when I was with you not gayne an howre,
that nedelye both lesse and more
must fuffilled bee.
In Moyses lawe as wrytten were,
all other prophettes as nowe weare,
ys fulfilled in good manere206
of that was sayd of mee.
Brethren, I towld you before200
when I was with you not gayne an howre,
that nedelye both lesse and more
must fuffilled bee.
In Moyses lawe as wrytten were,
all other prophettes as nowe weare,
ys fulfilled in good manere206
of that was sayd of mee.
For thys was wrytten in prophecye:208
that I must suffer death nedelye
and the thyrd day with victorye
ryse in good arraye
and preach remission of synnes
unto all men that his name doth mynne.
Therfore, all you that bee herein214
thinke on what I saye.
that I must suffer death nedelye
and the thyrd day with victorye
ryse in good arraye
and preach remission of synnes
unto all men that his name doth mynne.
Therfore, all you that bee herein214
thinke on what I saye.
Tunc evanescit Jesus, et ibunt discipuli Bethaniae, et obviantes Thomas dicat Petrus.
Petrus
A, Thomas! Tydinges good and neewe!216
We have seene the lord Jesu.
A, Thomas! Tydinges good and neewe!216
We have seene the lord Jesu.
Thomas
Shall I never leeve that this ys trewe,218
by God omnypotent,
but I see in his handes two
holes the nayles can in goe
and put my fynger eke alsoe
thereas the nayles went.
Shall I never leeve that this ys trewe,218
by God omnypotent,
but I see in his handes two
holes the nayles can in goe
and put my fynger eke alsoe
thereas the nayles went.
Andreas
Thomas, goe we all in feere;224
for dread of enemyes better were
then Jewes should have [us] in there dangeire
and all our fraternitie.
Thomas, goe we all in feere;224
for dread of enemyes better were
then Jewes should have [us] in there dangeire
and all our fraternitie.
Thomas
Wherever you goe, brethren deare,228
I will goe with you in good manere;
but this talke you tell mee here
I leeve not tell I see.
Wherever you goe, brethren deare,228
I will goe with you in good manere;
but this talke you tell mee here
I leeve not tell I see.
Petrus
Nowe, Thomas, bee thou not awaye232
and in happe se him thou maye
and feele him also, in good faye,
as we have donne before.
Nowe, Thomas, bee thou not awaye232
and in happe se him thou maye
and feele him also, in good faye,
as we have donne before.
Thomas
Wherever you bee, I will be aye;236
but make mee leeve this thinge verey-
you pyne you not! Therfore I you praye
to speake of that no more.
Wherever you bee, I will be aye;236
but make mee leeve this thinge verey-
you pyne you not! Therfore I you praye
to speake of that no more.
Tunc ibunt omnes iterum ad mansionem et recumbent. Et subito apparebit Jesus dicens
Jesus
Peace, my brethren, both on and all.240
Come hither, Thomas; to thee I call.
Showe forth, for ought that maye befall,
thy hand and put in here;
and see my handes and my feete,
and put in thy hand; thou ne lett.
My woundes are yett freshe and wett246
as the first were.
Peace, my brethren, both on and all.240
Come hither, Thomas; to thee I call.
Showe forth, for ought that maye befall,
thy hand and put in here;
and see my handes and my feete,
and put in thy hand; thou ne lett.
My woundes are yett freshe and wett246
as the first were.
And be thou no more so dreadinge,248
but ever trulye beleevinge.
but ever trulye beleevinge.
Tunc emittet manum in latus et vulnera
Thomas
My God, my lord, my Christ, my kinge!250
Nowe leeve I withowt weeninge.
My God, my lord, my Christ, my kinge!250
Nowe leeve I withowt weeninge.
Jesus
Yea, Thomas, thou seest nowe in mee.252
Thou leevest nowe that I am hee.
But blessed must they all bee
that leeve and never see
that I am that same bodye
that borne was of meeke Marye
and on a crosse your sowles did bye258
upon Good Frydaye.
Whoeso to this wyll consent,
that I am God omnipotent,
as well as they that be present
my dearlynges shalbe aye.
Yea, Thomas, thou seest nowe in mee.252
Thou leevest nowe that I am hee.
But blessed must they all bee
that leeve and never see
that I am that same bodye
that borne was of meeke Marye
and on a crosse your sowles did bye258
upon Good Frydaye.
Whoeso to this wyll consent,
that I am God omnipotent,
as well as they that be present
my dearlynges shalbe aye.
Whoeso to this wyll not consent264
ever to the daye of judgment,
in hell-fyer they shalbe brent
and ever in sorrowe and teene.
ever to the daye of judgment,
in hell-fyer they shalbe brent
and ever in sorrowe and teene.
Whosoever on my Father hath any mynd268
or of my mother in any kynd,
in heaven blysse they shall yt fynd
withowt any woe.
Christe give you grace to take the waye
unto that joye that lasteth aye,
for there is noe night but ever daye,274
for all you thyder shall goe.
or of my mother in any kynd,
in heaven blysse they shall yt fynd
withowt any woe.
Christe give you grace to take the waye
unto that joye that lasteth aye,
for there is noe night but ever daye,274
for all you thyder shall goe.
Finis
The Taylors PlayeContents
Incipit Pagina Vicesima de Assentione Dommi Et primo dicat Jesus 'Pax vobis, ego sum, nolite timere'
Jesus
My brethren that sytten in companye,1
with peace I greate you hartfullye.
I am hee that standes you bye;
ne dread you nothinge.
Well I knowe and wytterlye
that yee be in greate extacye
whether I be rysen verelye —7
that makes you sore in longinge.
My brethren that sytten in companye,1
with peace I greate you hartfullye.
I am hee that standes you bye;
ne dread you nothinge.
Well I knowe and wytterlye
that yee be in greate extacye
whether I be rysen verelye —7
that makes you sore in longinge.
[You] ys no neede to be anoyed soo9
neyther through thought to be in woo.
Your handes puttes nowe you froo
and feele my woundes wyde.
And leeves this, both all and one,
that ghoost hath neyther fleshe ne bonne
as yee may feele mee upon15
on handes and on feete.
neyther through thought to be in woo.
Your handes puttes nowe you froo
and feele my woundes wyde.
And leeves this, both all and one,
that ghoost hath neyther fleshe ne bonne
as yee may feele mee upon15
on handes and on feete.
Spiritus quidem carnem et ossa non habet sic me videtis habere'
Petrus
A, what ys this that standeth us bye?17
A ghoost meethinke he seemeth, wytterlye.
Meethinke lightned mych am I.
this spryte for to see.
A, what ys this that standeth us bye?17
A ghoost meethinke he seemeth, wytterlye.
Meethinke lightned mych am I.
this spryte for to see.
Andreas
Peeter, I tell thee prevelye21
I dread me yett full greatlye
that Jesu should doe such maystrye,
and whether that this be hee.
Peeter, I tell thee prevelye21
I dread me yett full greatlye
that Jesu should doe such maystrye,
and whether that this be hee.
Johannes
Brethren, good yt is to thinke evermore25
what wordes he sayd the daye before
he dyed on roode — gonne ys not youre —
and bee we steadfast aye.
Brethren, good yt is to thinke evermore25
what wordes he sayd the daye before
he dyed on roode — gonne ys not youre —
and bee we steadfast aye.
Jacobus Major
A, John, that makes us in weare29
that alwaye when he will appere —
and when us lyst beste to have him here,
anonne hee ys awaye.
A, John, that makes us in weare29
that alwaye when he will appere —
and when us lyst beste to have him here,
anonne hee ys awaye.
Jesus
I see well, brethren, sooth to saye,33
for any signe that I shewe maye
yee be not steadfast in the faye,
but ifittinge I you fynd.
Moe signes therfore yee shall see.
Have you ought may eaten bee?
I see well, brethren, sooth to saye,33
for any signe that I shewe maye
yee be not steadfast in the faye,
but ifittinge I you fynd.
Moe signes therfore yee shall see.
Have you ought may eaten bee?
Simon
Yea, lord, here — meate innough for thee,39
and elles we were unkynd.
Yea, lord, here — meate innough for thee,39
and elles we were unkynd.
Jesus
Nowe eate we then for charitie,41
my leeve brethren fayre and free,
for all thinges shall fulfilled bee
wrytten in Moyses lawe.
Prophetes in psalmes sayden of mee
that death I behoved on the roode-tree,
and ryse within dayes three47
to joye mankind to drawe
Nowe eate we then for charitie,41
my leeve brethren fayre and free,
for all thinges shall fulfilled bee
wrytten in Moyses lawe.
Prophetes in psalmes sayden of mee
that death I behoved on the roode-tree,
and ryse within dayes three47
to joye mankind to drawe
and preach to folke this world within49
pennance, remyssion of there synne;
in Jerusalem I should begynne,
as I have donne for love.
Therfore, beleeve steadfastlye
and come ye with mee to Bethanye.
In Jerusalem yee shall all lye55
to abyde the grace above.
pennance, remyssion of there synne;
in Jerusalem I should begynne,
as I have donne for love.
Therfore, beleeve steadfastlye
and come ye with mee to Bethanye.
In Jerusalem yee shall all lye55
to abyde the grace above.
Tunc commedet Jesus cum discipulis suis, et postea dicat
Philippus
Lord, from us thou nought conseyle!57
What tyme that thou art in thy weale,
shalt thou restore Israell
agayne her realme that daye?
Lord, from us thou nought conseyle!57
What tyme that thou art in thy weale,
shalt thou restore Israell
agayne her realme that daye?
Jesus
Brother, that ys not to thee61
to knowe my Fathers privetie
that towcheth to his owne postie —
wytt that yee ne maye.
Brother, that ys not to thee61
to knowe my Fathers privetie
that towcheth to his owne postie —
wytt that yee ne maye.
But take ye shall, through my beheste,65
vertue of they Holye Ghoste
that send shaibe to helpe you moste
in world where ye [shall] wend.
My wytnesse all yee shalbee
In Jerusalem and Judee,
Samarye also, and eych countree71
to the worldes end.
vertue of they Holye Ghoste
that send shaibe to helpe you moste
in world where ye [shall] wend.
My wytnesse all yee shalbee
In Jerusalem and Judee,
Samarye also, and eych countree71
to the worldes end.
Goe yee all the worlde, and through my grace73
preach my word in eych place.
All that steadfast beleeffe hasse,
and fullye, save shall [be].
And whoeso beleeveth not in your lore,
the wordes ye preach them before,
dampned shalbe evermore;79
that payne may them not flee.
preach my word in eych place.
All that steadfast beleeffe hasse,
and fullye, save shall [be].
And whoeso beleeveth not in your lore,
the wordes ye preach them before,
dampned shalbe evermore;79
that payne may them not flee.
By this thinge ye shall well knowe81
whoso leeveth steadfastlye in you;
such signes, soothlye, the shall shewe
whersoever the tyde to goe.
In my name well shall they
devylles powers to putt awaye;
newe tonges yee shall have to preach the faye,87
and edders to mayster also;
whoso leeveth steadfastlye in you;
such signes, soothlye, the shall shewe
whersoever the tyde to goe.
In my name well shall they
devylles powers to putt awaye;
newe tonges yee shall have to preach the faye,87
and edders to mayster also;
and though the poyson eate or drynke,89
yt shall nye them nothinge;
sycke men with ther handlinge
shall healed redelye bee,
such grace shall be in there doinge.
Nowe to my Father I am goinge.
Yee shall have, brethren, my blessinge,95
for to heaven I must stee.
yt shall nye them nothinge;
sycke men with ther handlinge
shall healed redelye bee,
such grace shall be in there doinge.
Nowe to my Father I am goinge.
Yee shall have, brethren, my blessinge,95
for to heaven I must stee.
Tunc adducet discipulos in Bethaniam; et cum pervenerit ad locum, ascendens dicat Jesus, stans in loco ubi assendit. Dicat Jesus, ' Data est mihi omnis potestas in caelo et in terra.'
Jesus
My sweete brethren leeffe and deare,97
to mee ys granted full powere
in heaven and yearth, farre and neare,
for my godhead is moste.
To teach all men nowe goe yee
that in world will fulfilled bee
in the name of my Father and mee103
and of the Holy Ghooste.
My sweete brethren leeffe and deare,97
to mee ys granted full powere
in heaven and yearth, farre and neare,
for my godhead is moste.
To teach all men nowe goe yee
that in world will fulfilled bee
in the name of my Father and mee103
and of the Holy Ghooste.
Tunc Jesus ascendet, et in ascendendo cantet (God singeth alonne).
Jesus
Ascendo ad Patrem meum et Patrem vestrum, Deum meum et Deum vestrum. Alieluya.
Cum autem impieverit Jesus canticum, stet in medio quasi supra es, et dicat major angelus minori angelo.
Primus Angelus cantat:est iste qui venit de Edom, tinctis vestibus de Bosra?
Minor Angelus respondens cantatIste formosus in stola sua, gradiens in multitudine fortitudinis suae?
Jesus cantat solus:Ego qui loquor justitiam et propinquator sum ad salvandum.
Chorus cantat: Et vestimenta tua sicut calcantium in torculari.
Jesus cantat solus:Torcular calcavi solus, et de gentibus non est vir mecum
Primus Angelus dicat in materna lingua:
Primus Angelus
Who ys this that cometh within105
the blysse of heaven that never shall blynne,
bloodye, owt of the world of synne —
and harrowed hell hath hee?
Who ys this that cometh within105
the blysse of heaven that never shall blynne,
bloodye, owt of the world of synne —
and harrowed hell hath hee?
Secundus Angelus
Comely hee ys in his clothinge,109
and with full power goinge,
a nomber of sayntes with him leadinge.
Comely hee ys in his clothinge,109
and with full power goinge,
a nomber of sayntes with him leadinge.
Hee seemeth great of postee.112
Jesus autem pausans eodem loco dicat.
Jesus
I that spake rightwisenesse113
and have brought man out of distres,
forbyer called l am and was
of all mankynd through grace.
My people, that were from me rafte
through synne and through the dyvelles crafte,
to heaven I bringe — good never one lafte —
all that in hell were.
I that spake rightwisenesse113
and have brought man out of distres,
forbyer called l am and was
of all mankynd through grace.
My people, that were from me rafte
through synne and through the dyvelles crafte,
to heaven I bringe — good never one lafte —
all that in hell were.
Tertius Angelus
Whye ys thy cloathinge nowe so reedd,121
thy bodye bloodye and also head,
thy clothes also, all that binne ledd,
like to pressars of wyne?
Whye ys thy cloathinge nowe so reedd,121
thy bodye bloodye and also head,
thy clothes also, all that binne ledd,
like to pressars of wyne?
Jesus
For the devill and his powere125
that mankynd brought in great dangere
Through death one crosse and blood so clere
I have made them all myne.
For the devill and his powere125
that mankynd brought in great dangere
Through death one crosse and blood so clere
I have made them all myne.
These bloodye droppes that yee nowe see129
all the freshe shall reserved bee
tyll I come in my majestie
to deame the laste daye.
This blood I shedd, wytnes bere to mee,
and dyed for man on roode-tree,
and rose agayne within dayes three —135
such love I loved thee aaye.
all the freshe shall reserved bee
tyll I come in my majestie
to deame the laste daye.
This blood I shedd, wytnes bere to mee,
and dyed for man on roode-tree,
and rose agayne within dayes three —135
such love I loved thee aaye.
Theise droppes nowe with good intent137
to my Father I will present
that good men that on yearth be lent
shall knowe appertlye
howe gratiouslye that I them bought;
and for good workes that I have wrought
everlastinge blysse that they sought,143
to preeve the good worthye;
to my Father I will present
that good men that on yearth be lent
shall knowe appertlye
howe gratiouslye that I them bought;
and for good workes that I have wrought
everlastinge blysse that they sought,143
to preeve the good worthye;
and that the wycked may eychone145
knowe and see all one
howe worthelye they [forgone]
that blysse that lasteth aye.
For theise causes, leeve yee mee,
the droppes I shedd on roode-tree.
All fleshe shall reserved bee151
ever, tyll the laste daye.
knowe and see all one
howe worthelye they [forgone]
that blysse that lasteth aye.
For theise causes, leeve yee mee,
the droppes I shedd on roode-tree.
All fleshe shall reserved bee151
ever, tyll the laste daye.
Tunc ascendet, et in ascendendo cantent angeli cantleum subseriptum Cantent 'Exaltaremus, dormne, in virtute tua, cantabimus et psallemus virtutes tuas'
Tunc descendent angeli, et cantent 'Viri Gallilei, quid aspicitis eaelum?'
Quartus Angelus
Yee men that binne of Galilee,153
whereupon nowe wonder yee,
waytinge him that through postye
ys nowe gonne you froo?
Yee men that binne of Galilee,153
whereupon nowe wonder yee,
waytinge him that through postye
ys nowe gonne you froo?
Primus Angelus
Jesu Christe, leeve yee mee,157
that steede to heaven, as ye see,
right so come agayne shall hee
as yee seene him goo.
Jesu Christe, leeve yee mee,157
that steede to heaven, as ye see,
right so come agayne shall hee
as yee seene him goo.
Petrus
Loo, brethren, what these angelles sayen,161
that Jesu, that through his great mayne
to heaven ys gonne, will come agayne
right as he forth went.
Loo, brethren, what these angelles sayen,161
that Jesu, that through his great mayne
to heaven ys gonne, will come agayne
right as he forth went.
Andreas
Manye sethen so height hee165
to send his Ghooste, with hart free,
and in Jerusalem we shalbee
tyll yt were to us sent.
Manye sethen so height hee165
to send his Ghooste, with hart free,
and in Jerusalem we shalbee
tyll yt were to us sent.
Simon
Brethren, I read us, in good faye,169
that we thether take the waye
and with devotion night and daye
lenge in our prayer.
Brethren, I read us, in good faye,169
that we thether take the waye
and with devotion night and daye
lenge in our prayer.
Philippus
For knowe we mone by sygne vereye173
that hee ys Godes Sonne, sooth to saye.
Therfore yt ys good we goe to praye
as he commanded here.
For knowe we mone by sygne vereye173
that hee ys Godes Sonne, sooth to saye.
Therfore yt ys good we goe to praye
as he commanded here.
Johannes
Nowe mon we leeve yt no leasinge,177
for both by syght and handlinge,
speakinge, eatinge and drinkinge
hee prooves his deitee.
Nowe mon we leeve yt no leasinge,177
for both by syght and handlinge,
speakinge, eatinge and drinkinge
hee prooves his deitee.
Jacobus Major
Yea, also by his uppsteyinge181
bee seemes fully heaven-kinge.
Whoe hasse therin full leevinge,
saved life and soule ys hee.
Yea, also by his uppsteyinge181
bee seemes fully heaven-kinge.
Whoe hasse therin full leevinge,
saved life and soule ys hee.
Petrus
Goe we, brethren, with one assent185
and fuilfill his commandement;
but looke that none through dread be blent,
but leeves all steadfastlye.
Praye we all with full intent
that hee to us his Ghoost will sent.
Jesu, that from us nowe ys went,191
save all this companye! Amen.
Goe we, brethren, with one assent185
and fuilfill his commandement;
but looke that none through dread be blent,
but leeves all steadfastlye.
Praye we all with full intent
that hee to us his Ghoost will sent.
Jesu, that from us nowe ys went,191
save all this companye! Amen.
Finis
The Fishemongeres PlayeContents
Incipit Pagina Vicesima Prima de Electione Matthei et de Emissione Spiritus Sancti qualiter apostoli fecerunt simbolum apostolicum, viz. 'Credo in Deum Patrem' etc.
Et primo inter apostolos incipiat
Petrus (ad condiscipulos)
My deare brethren everychone,1
you knowe well, both all and one,
howe our lord ys from us gonne
to blysse that lasteth aye.
Comforte nowe maye wee have nonne
save his beheste to trust upon.
Therfore leeve we in this wonne7
that never one wend awaye.
My deare brethren everychone,1
you knowe well, both all and one,
howe our lord ys from us gonne
to blysse that lasteth aye.
Comforte nowe maye wee have nonne
save his beheste to trust upon.
Therfore leeve we in this wonne7
that never one wend awaye.
Lenge we styffe in our prayer,9
for well I wott, withowt were,
he will send us a counselour,
his Ghoost, as hee beheight.
Therefore lenge we right here,
this faythfull fellowshippe in fere,
tyll our lord, as he can us lere,15
send us of heaven light.
for well I wott, withowt were,
he will send us a counselour,
his Ghoost, as hee beheight.
Therefore lenge we right here,
this faythfull fellowshippe in fere,
tyll our lord, as he can us lere,15
send us of heaven light.
Tunc exurgens Petrus in medio fratrum et dicat:
My deare brethren fayer and free,17
Holye Scripture, leeve yee mee,
fullye must fullfilled bee
that Davyd sayd beforne.
All of the Holye Ghooste had hee.
Towchinge Judas [wytten] yee
that sould our mayster for money23
and nowe ys cleane forlorne.
Holye Scripture, leeve yee mee,
fullye must fullfilled bee
that Davyd sayd beforne.
All of the Holye Ghooste had hee.
Towchinge Judas [wytten] yee
that sould our mayster for money23
and nowe ys cleane forlorne.
Amonge us nombred that wretch was,25
the fayth to preach in eych place;
and nowe his hyre fullye hee hasse,
for hanged himselfe hasse hee.
His bodye bursten for his tresspasse,
soule dampned as a man withowt grace.
Therfore, as the psalter mynd mase,31
fulfylled nowe must bee:
the fayth to preach in eych place;
and nowe his hyre fullye hee hasse,
for hanged himselfe hasse hee.
His bodye bursten for his tresspasse,
soule dampned as a man withowt grace.
Therfore, as the psalter mynd mase,31
fulfylled nowe must bee:
Fiat habitatio eius deserta et non [sit] qui habitet in eo Episco accipiat alter'
Therefore, men that nowe binne here33
and fellowes that aye with us were
with Jesus Christe, our mayster dere,
in yearth livinge was —
that yee that seene his powere,
his myracles manye in good manere,
dyinge, rysinge, both in fere,39
maye best nowe beare witnesse.
and fellowes that aye with us were
with Jesus Christe, our mayster dere,
in yearth livinge was —
that yee that seene his powere,
his myracles manye in good manere,
dyinge, rysinge, both in fere,39
maye best nowe beare witnesse.
Mattheus I read here be one,41
and Josephe that aye with us hath gonne,
for whom we caste to lottes anonne
and buske us all to praye
whether of them yt ys Godes will
this same office to fullfill.
and Josephe that aye with us hath gonne,
for whom we caste to lottes anonne
and buske us all to praye
whether of them yt ys Godes will
this same office to fullfill.
Tunc respondent omnes (all speake together):
Wee assenten us theretyll,47
for this ys the beste waye.
for this ys the beste waye.
Tunc omnes apostoli genuflectent et dicat
Petrus
Thow, lord, that knowest all thinge,49
eych hart and will of man livinge,
shewe us here by some tokeninge
whom that we shall take,
and whether of theise ys thy likinge
in Judas steed that be standinge,
thy name to preach to olde and yonge,55
and whither that thou wilt make.
Thow, lord, that knowest all thinge,49
eych hart and will of man livinge,
shewe us here by some tokeninge
whom that we shall take,
and whether of theise ys thy likinge
in Judas steed that be standinge,
thy name to preach to olde and yonge,55
and whither that thou wilt make.
Tunc Petrus mittet sortem et sors cadet super Mattheum; et dicat
Petrus
This lott ys falne, brethren free,57
one Matthewe — all men may see.
To us therfore I take thee
and apostle thee make.
This lott ys falne, brethren free,57
one Matthewe — all men may see.
To us therfore I take thee
and apostle thee make.
Mattheus
Yea, honored be God in Trynitie,61
though I unworthye therto bee
that to you have chosen mee;
dye wyil I for his sake.
Yea, honored be God in Trynitie,61
though I unworthye therto bee
that to you have chosen mee;
dye wyil I for his sake.
Andreas
Nowe, Peeter, brother, goe we and praye,65
for evermore I myne maye
my sovereygne howe I hard him saye
here in your companye —
Nowe, Peeter, brother, goe we and praye,65
for evermore I myne maye
my sovereygne howe I hard him saye
here in your companye —
Jacobus Major
hee would not leave us by noe waye69
fatherles children, in good faye,
but ryche us sone in better araye
with his Ghooste gratiouslye.
hee would not leave us by noe waye69
fatherles children, in good faye,
but ryche us sone in better araye
with his Ghooste gratiouslye.
Johannes Evangelista
Yea, brethren, also verament73
to us bee sayd in good intent
in yearth here while he was present
and with us could lend —
Yea, brethren, also verament73
to us bee sayd in good intent
in yearth here while he was present
and with us could lend —
Thomas
but yf so were that hee ne went,77
his Ghooste to us should not be sent;
and yf hee yood, where wee were lent
hitt hee would us send.
but yf so were that hee ne went,77
his Ghooste to us should not be sent;
and yf hee yood, where wee were lent
hitt hee would us send.
Jacobus Minor
Yea, sweete and likinge was his lore,81
and well yee wytten that there wore
but a little while before,
or hee to heaven steede —
Yea, sweete and likinge was his lore,81
and well yee wytten that there wore
but a little while before,
or hee to heaven steede —
Philippus
hee bade wee should not goe awaye85
from Jerusalem to no countrey
but there abyde, soothe to saye,
his heste from an highe.
hee bade wee should not goe awaye85
from Jerusalem to no countrey
but there abyde, soothe to saye,
his heste from an highe.
Bartholomeus
Also hee sayd to us eychone89
that his forgoer, Saynt John,
with water baptysed manye one
while that hee was here.
Also hee sayd to us eychone89
that his forgoer, Saynt John,
with water baptysed manye one
while that hee was here.
Mathias
But we shall baptyse without boste93
fullye with the Holye Ghooste
through helpe of him that ys moste,
sone after, without were.
But we shall baptyse without boste93
fullye with the Holye Ghooste
through helpe of him that ys moste,
sone after, without were.
'Tunc Johannes quidem baptizavit aqua, vos autem baptazimini Spiritu Sancto non post multos hos dies.'
Simon
Wee mynd theron, lasse and more.97
Yett some that standen him before
Wee mynd theron, lasse and more.97
Yett some that standen him before
asked whither hee should restore99
that tyme all Israell.
that tyme all Israell.
Thaddeus
And he answered anonright:101
’That tyme knowe yee ne might,
that in his Fathers will was pight’ —
for that hee must conseyle.
And he answered anonright:101
’That tyme knowe yee ne might,
that in his Fathers will was pight’ —
for that hee must conseyle.
'Non est vestrum nosse tempora vel momenta quae Pater posuit in sua potestate'
Mattheus
Yea, brethren, that tyme hee us behight105
the Holye Ghoost should in us light,
that wee might tell to eych wight
his deedes all bydeene
in Jerusalem and Judee —
where in world soever walked wee —
and Samarye, that men should see,111
as after maye be seene.
Yea, brethren, that tyme hee us behight105
the Holye Ghoost should in us light,
that wee might tell to eych wight
his deedes all bydeene
in Jerusalem and Judee —
where in world soever walked wee —
and Samarye, that men should see,111
as after maye be seene.
'Accipietis virtutem supervenientes Spiritus Sancti in vos, et eritis mihi testes in Jerusalem et in Judea, Samaria et usque ad ultimum terrae.'
Petrus
Kneele we downe upon our knee113
and to that lord nowe praye wee.
Sone I hope that hee will see
to his disciples all.
Kneele we downe upon our knee113
and to that lord nowe praye wee.
Sone I hope that hee will see
to his disciples all.
Andreas
Yea, in his life so taught hee:117
aske and have with hart free;
rightwise boone shall granted bee
when men will on him call.
Yea, in his life so taught hee:117
aske and have with hart free;
rightwise boone shall granted bee
when men will on him call.
Tunc omnes apostoli genuflectentes cantent 'Veni, creator Spiritus.' Postea dicat
Jacobus Major
Come, Holye Ghoost; come, creatour!121
Visytt or thoughtes in this store —
thou art mans conquerour —
and grant us, lord, thy grace!
Come, Holye Ghoost; come, creatour!121
Visytt or thoughtes in this store —
thou art mans conquerour —
and grant us, lord, thy grace!
Johannes
Thou that art called ’conselor’125
and send from heaven as savyour,
well of life, lenght or langore
that prayen here in this place.
Thou that art called ’conselor’125
and send from heaven as savyour,
well of life, lenght or langore
that prayen here in this place.
Thomas
Hee that in seaven monethes would conseyle129
grace of thy Ghooste about to deale,
as thou promised for mans heale,
appeare nowe synce I praye.
Hee that in seaven monethes would conseyle129
grace of thy Ghooste about to deale,
as thou promised for mans heale,
appeare nowe synce I praye.
Jacobus Minor
Light our wyttes with thy weale;133
put life in our thoughtes lele;
fulsome thy frendes that binne frayle
with vertues lastinge aye.
Light our wyttes with thy weale;133
put life in our thoughtes lele;
fulsome thy frendes that binne frayle
with vertues lastinge aye.
Philippus
Vanishe our enemyes farre awaye137
and grant us peace, lord, to our paye,
for while thou art our leader aye
we may eschewe anoye.
Vanishe our enemyes farre awaye137
and grant us peace, lord, to our paye,
for while thou art our leader aye
we may eschewe anoye.
Bartholomeus
Through thy might knowe wee maye141
the Father of heaven, full in good faye;
and yee, his Sonne, all sooth to saye
thou art in companye.
Through thy might knowe wee maye141
the Father of heaven, full in good faye;
and yee, his Sonne, all sooth to saye
thou art in companye.
Mathias
Worshipped be thou ever and oo,145
the Father and the Sonne also.
Left thy Ghooste nowe from thee goe
and faith that we may fynd.
Worshipped be thou ever and oo,145
the Father and the Sonne also.
Left thy Ghooste nowe from thee goe
and faith that we may fynd.
Simonnde
That we asken with hart throo —149
to fulsome us agaynst our foe —
grant thy men here, both one and moe,
that have thee ever in mynd.
That we asken with hart throo —149
to fulsome us agaynst our foe —
grant thy men here, both one and moe,
that have thee ever in mynd.
Christ must speake in heaven.
Lyttle God
Gloryous Father fayre and free,153
yee knowe well of your dutye
that I have donne your will.
They apostles that you have chosen to mee,
with grace, wisdome, and prosperitye
that you will them fulfill.
Gloryous Father fayre and free,153
yee knowe well of your dutye
that I have donne your will.
They apostles that you have chosen to mee,
with grace, wisdome, and prosperitye
that you will them fulfill.
Tunc omnes apostoli contemplantes vel orantes quousque Spiritus missus fuit, Deus dicat:
My Sonne beloved, life and dere,159
your healthfull askinge ever here
that you aske ys not to arere.
I knowe your cleane intent.
With will full lyberall and cleare
my Ghooste to them shall appere
to make them wyser then the were.165
That ys my full assent.
your healthfull askinge ever here
that you aske ys not to arere.
I knowe your cleane intent.
With will full lyberall and cleare
my Ghooste to them shall appere
to make them wyser then the were.165
That ys my full assent.
My Ghoost to yearth shall goe downe167
with seaven gyftes of renowne,
ther to have by devotyon.
Confyrine them to be sadd,
that they may be ever readye bowne
in heaven-blysse to were the crowne,
ever to reigne in possession,173
there to be merye and gladd.
with seaven gyftes of renowne,
ther to have by devotyon.
Confyrine them to be sadd,
that they may be ever readye bowne
in heaven-blysse to were the crowne,
ever to reigne in possession,173
there to be merye and gladd.
My patryarkes and propheetes here175
that through your fayth to mee were deare,
angelles and archangelles cleare,
all in my blysse wonnynge,
yee wotten well withowten were
howe I have mended in good manere
man that was lorne through Lucifere181
and through his owne lykinge.
that through your fayth to mee were deare,
angelles and archangelles cleare,
all in my blysse wonnynge,
yee wotten well withowten were
howe I have mended in good manere
man that was lorne through Lucifere181
and through his owne lykinge.
My Sonne I send downe from my see183
into a virgyn fayre and free
and manhood tooke, as lyked mee,
one man to have mercye,
that righteousnes might saved bee.
Synce man had loste his lybertye,
I made man.in on degree;189
his bale behovedd to bye.
into a virgyn fayre and free
and manhood tooke, as lyked mee,
one man to have mercye,
that righteousnes might saved bee.
Synce man had loste his lybertye,
I made man.in on degree;189
his bale behovedd to bye.
Nowe man fullye have I bought191
and out of bale to blysse brought.
His kynd also, as me good thought,
ys mixte within my godhead.
Thus man that [I] thus made of nought,
that Sathanas through synne hadd sought,
by this waye I have so wrought197
non good in hell binne lead.
and out of bale to blysse brought.
His kynd also, as me good thought,
ys mixte within my godhead.
Thus man that [I] thus made of nought,
that Sathanas through synne hadd sought,
by this waye I have so wrought197
non good in hell binne lead.
But while I was in that degree199
in yearth wonynge, as man should bee,
chosen I have a good meanye
one which I must have mynd.
Nowe they have made there mone to mee
and prayed speciallye, as I see,
which I must suffice with hart free205
or elles I were unkynd.
in yearth wonynge, as man should bee,
chosen I have a good meanye
one which I must have mynd.
Nowe they have made there mone to mee
and prayed speciallye, as I see,
which I must suffice with hart free205
or elles I were unkynd.
Throughout the world they shall gonne,207
my deedes to preach rnanye one.
Yett steadfastnes in them ys nonne
to suffer for me anoye.
Fletchinge yett they binne ichone.
But when my Ghoost ys them upon,
then shall they after be styffe as stonne213
my deedes to certyfie.
my deedes to preach rnanye one.
Yett steadfastnes in them ys nonne
to suffer for me anoye.
Fletchinge yett they binne ichone.
But when my Ghoost ys them upon,
then shall they after be styffe as stonne213
my deedes to certyfie.
Dreade of death ne no distres215
shall lett them of stydfastnes.
Such love in them, and such goodness,
my sprytte shall ever inspire
that to speake and expresse
all languages that ever yett was
they shall have cunnynge, more and lesse,221
through force of heavenly fyre.
shall lett them of stydfastnes.
Such love in them, and such goodness,
my sprytte shall ever inspire
that to speake and expresse
all languages that ever yett was
they shall have cunnynge, more and lesse,221
through force of heavenly fyre.
Alsoe they shall have full powere223
to baptyze men in water clere
that beleeven, in good manere,
to have full mynd on mee.
And on all such, withowten were,
the Holye Ghooste at theire prayere
shall light on them, that they may lere229
in fayth steadfast to bee.
to baptyze men in water clere
that beleeven, in good manere,
to have full mynd on mee.
And on all such, withowten were,
the Holye Ghooste at theire prayere
shall light on them, that they may lere229
in fayth steadfast to bee.
Nowe will I send anon in hye231
to my brethren in companye
my Ghooste, to gadd them gratiouslye —
for that ys there willinge —
in lycknes of fyre freelye,
that they may styffned be therbye,
my workes to preach more steadfastlye,237
and therby more connynge.
to my brethren in companye
my Ghooste, to gadd them gratiouslye —
for that ys there willinge —
in lycknes of fyre freelye,
that they may styffned be therbye,
my workes to preach more steadfastlye,237
and therby more connynge.
Tunc Deus emittet Spiritum Sanctum in spetie ignis, et in mittendo cantent duo angeli antiphonam 'Accipite Spiritum Sanctum; quorum remiseritis peccata, remittentur eis' etc. Et cantando projecient ignem super apostolos. Finitoque Angelus in caelo dicat.
Angelus
Rest well, all that binne here.239
My lord you greetys, and his Ghooste dere.
Hee byddes you dread noe bost nor bere
of Jewes farre ne nere;
but looke yee goe anon in hye
into all the world by and by,
and also preach the fayth meekelye245
and his workes so deare.
Rest well, all that binne here.239
My lord you greetys, and his Ghooste dere.
Hee byddes you dread noe bost nor bere
of Jewes farre ne nere;
but looke yee goe anon in hye
into all the world by and by,
and also preach the fayth meekelye245
and his workes so deare.
The Second Angell
And through this Ghooste that I you bringe247
yee shall have understandinge
of every lond speakinge,
whatsoever the saye;
and this world that ys flytchinge
yee shall despyce ever all thinge,
and heaven at your endinge253
yee shall have to your paye.
And through this Ghooste that I you bringe247
yee shall have understandinge
of every lond speakinge,
whatsoever the saye;
and this world that ys flytchinge
yee shall despyce ever all thinge,
and heaven at your endinge253
yee shall have to your paye.
Petrus
A, mercye, lord, full of might!255
Both I feele and see in sight
the Holye Ghoost ys on us light;
[of] fyre this house full ys.
A, mercye, lord, full of might!255
Both I feele and see in sight
the Holye Ghoost ys on us light;
[of] fyre this house full ys.
Andreas
Nowe have wee that was us beheight,259
for full of love my hart ys pight
and wyser then ys any wight
meethinke I am, iwys.
Nowe have wee that was us beheight,259
for full of love my hart ys pight
and wyser then ys any wight
meethinke I am, iwys.
Jacobus Major
Yea, lord, blessed moste thou bee,263
for both I feele and eke I see
the Holye Ghoost ys light on mee.
Thus quytte I am my meede.
Yea, lord, blessed moste thou bee,263
for both I feele and eke I see
the Holye Ghoost ys light on mee.
Thus quytte I am my meede.
Johannes
For such love, by my lewtee,267
with this fyer in my hart can flee
that death to doe for my mayster free
I have no manner of dread.
For such love, by my lewtee,267
with this fyer in my hart can flee
that death to doe for my mayster free
I have no manner of dread.
Thomas
And I thanke thee, both God and man,271
for synce this fyer light me upon
of all languages well I can,
and speake them at my will.
And I thanke thee, both God and man,271
for synce this fyer light me upon
of all languages well I can,
and speake them at my will.
Jacobus Minor
I, before that was but a foone,275
am waxen as wise as Salamon.
There ys no scyence but I can therone
and cunnynge to fullfill.
I, before that was but a foone,275
am waxen as wise as Salamon.
There ys no scyence but I can therone
and cunnynge to fullfill.
Philippus
And I that never could speake thinge279
save Ebrewe as I learned yonge,
nowe I can speake at my likinge
all languages, both lowe and bye.
And I that never could speake thinge279
save Ebrewe as I learned yonge,
nowe I can speake at my likinge
all languages, both lowe and bye.
Bartholomeus
And soe styffe I am of beleevinge283
that I doubt neyther prynce ne kynge
my maysters myracles for to mynge
and for his love to dye.
And soe styffe I am of beleevinge283
that I doubt neyther prynce ne kynge
my maysters myracles for to mynge
and for his love to dye.
Mathias
A, blessed be my mayster deare!287
So lyttle while can us lere.
All languages that ever were
upon my tonge binne light.
A, blessed be my mayster deare!287
So lyttle while can us lere.
All languages that ever were
upon my tonge binne light.
Simon
My beleefe ys nowe so clere,291
and love in harte so prynted lere,
to moove my mynd in no mannere
there ys no man hath might.
My beleefe ys nowe so clere,291
and love in harte so prynted lere,
to moove my mynd in no mannere
there ys no man hath might.
Taddeus
Yea, sythen this fyre came from high295
I am waxen so wondrous sleigh
that all languages farre and nigh
my tonge will speake nowe aright.
Yea, sythen this fyre came from high295
I am waxen so wondrous sleigh
that all languages farre and nigh
my tonge will speake nowe aright.
Mattheus
Nowe sythen my lord to heaven steegh299
and send his Ghooste as hee beheight,
to all distresses nowe am I drest
and dye for the love of God almight.
Nowe sythen my lord to heaven steegh299
and send his Ghooste as hee beheight,
to all distresses nowe am I drest
and dye for the love of God almight.
Petrus
Nowe, brethren, I read us all in fere,303
make wee the creede in good mannere
of my lordes deedes deare
that gladed us hath todaye;
and I will first beginne here,
synce Christ betooke me his power,
the lewd hereafter that we maye lere,309
to further them yn the faye.
Nowe, brethren, I read us all in fere,303
make wee the creede in good mannere
of my lordes deedes deare
that gladed us hath todaye;
and I will first beginne here,
synce Christ betooke me his power,
the lewd hereafter that we maye lere,309
to further them yn the faye.
Petrus incipiat 'Credo in Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, creatorum caeli et terrae,'
I beleeve in God omnipotent311
that made heaven and yearth and fyrmament
with steadfast hart and true intent,
and hee ys my comford.
that made heaven and yearth and fyrmament
with steadfast hart and true intent,
and hee ys my comford.
Andreas
'et in Jesum Christum, Filium eius, unicum dominum nostrum,'
And I beleeve, where I be lent,315
in Jesu, his Sonne, from heaven sent,
verey Cryste, that us hath kent
and ys our elders lord.
in Jesu, his Sonne, from heaven sent,
verey Cryste, that us hath kent
and ys our elders lord.
Jacobus Major
'qui conceptus est de Spiritu Sancto, natus ex Maria virgine,'
I beleeve, without bost,319
in Jesus Christe of mightes most,
conceyved through the Holy Ghooste
and borne was of Marye.
in Jesus Christe of mightes most,
conceyved through the Holy Ghooste
and borne was of Marye.
Johannes
'passus sub Pontio Pilato, crusifixus, mortuus et sepultus.'
And I beleeve, as I can see,323
that under Pilate suifred hee,
scourged and nayled one roode-tree;
and buryed was his fayre bodye.
that under Pilate suifred hee,
scourged and nayled one roode-tree;
and buryed was his fayre bodye.
Thomas
'Descendit ad inferna; tertia die resurrexit a mortuis,'
And I beleeve, and sooth can tell,327
that hee ghoostly went to hell,
delyvered his that there did dwell,
and rose the third daye.
that hee ghoostly went to hell,
delyvered his that there did dwell,
and rose the third daye.
Jacobus Minor
'ascendit ad caelos, sedet ad dexteram Dei Patris omnipotentis,'
And I beleeve fully this,331
that he stayed up to heaven-blysse
and on his Fathers right hand ys,
to raygne for ever and aye.
that he stayed up to heaven-blysse
and on his Fathers right hand ys,
to raygne for ever and aye.
Philippus
'inde venturus est judicare vivos et mortuos'
And I beleeve, with hart steadfast,335
that hee will come at the laste
and deeme mankynd as he hath caste,
both the quycke and the dead.
that hee will come at the laste
and deeme mankynd as he hath caste,
both the quycke and the dead.
Bartholomeus
'Credo m Spintum Sanctum,'
And my beleeffe shall be moste339
in vertue of the Holye Ghooste;
and through his helpe, without boste,
my lyffe I thinke to lead.
in vertue of the Holye Ghooste;
and through his helpe, without boste,
my lyffe I thinke to lead.
Mathias
'sanctam ecclesiam cathohcam, sanctorum communionem,'
And I beleeve, through Godes grace,343
such beleeffe as Holy Church hasse —
that Godes bodye granted us was
to use in forme of bread.
such beleeffe as Holy Church hasse —
that Godes bodye granted us was
to use in forme of bread.
Simon
'remissionem peccatorum,'
And I beleeve, with devotyon,347
of synne to have remission
through Christes blood and Passion,
and heaven when I am dead.
of synne to have remission
through Christes blood and Passion,
and heaven when I am dead.
Taddeus
'carnis resurrectionem,'
And I beleeve, as all wee mon,351
in the generall resurrection
of ych bodye, when Christe ys [bowne]
to deeme both good and evell.
in the generall resurrection
of ych bodye, when Christe ys [bowne]
to deeme both good and evell.
Mattheus
'et vitam aeternam.'
And I beleve, as all wee maye,355
everlastinge life, after my daye,
in heaven for to have ever and aye,
and so overcome the devyll.
everlastinge life, after my daye,
in heaven for to have ever and aye,
and so overcome the devyll.
Petrus
Nowe, brethren, I read all wee359
goe ychone to dyvers cuntree
and preach to shire and to cyttee
the fayth, as Christe us beede.
Nowe, brethren, I read all wee359
goe ychone to dyvers cuntree
and preach to shire and to cyttee
the fayth, as Christe us beede.
Andreas
Yee, leefe brother, kysse nowe wee363
yche one another before wee dye,
for Godes will must fullfilled bee,
and that ys nowe great neede.
Yee, leefe brother, kysse nowe wee363
yche one another before wee dye,
for Godes will must fullfilled bee,
and that ys nowe great neede.
Tunc venient duo alienigene, quorum dicat
Primus Alienigena
A, fellowe, fellowe, for Godes pittie,367
are not theise men of Gallilee?
Our language the can as well as wee,
as ever eate I bread!
A, fellowe, fellowe, for Godes pittie,367
are not theise men of Gallilee?
Our language the can as well as wee,
as ever eate I bread!
Secundus Alienigena
Well I wotte, by my lewtee,371
that within theise dayes three
one of them could not speake with mee
for to have binne dead.
Well I wotte, by my lewtee,371
that within theise dayes three
one of them could not speake with mee
for to have binne dead.
Primus Alienigena
Of all languages that binne hereby375
that come to Mesopotamye,
Capadocie and Jurye,
the jangle without weene —
of the lie of Pontus, and Asye,
Fryzeland and Pamphilye,
Egipt, right into Lybie381
that ys byesyde Syrene.
Of all languages that binne hereby375
that come to Mesopotamye,
Capadocie and Jurye,
the jangle without weene —
of the lie of Pontus, and Asye,
Fryzeland and Pamphilye,
Egipt, right into Lybie381
that ys byesyde Syrene.
Secundus Alienigena
Yea, also men of Arabye383
and of Greece that ys thereby
herden them prayse full tenderlye
God of his great grace;
and we herden them, witterlye,
prayse God faste, both thou and I.
Fellowe, goe we therfore and espye389
howe goes this wondrous case.
Yea, also men of Arabye383
and of Greece that ys thereby
herden them prayse full tenderlye
God of his great grace;
and we herden them, witterlye,
prayse God faste, both thou and I.
Fellowe, goe we therfore and espye389
howe goes this wondrous case.
Finis
The Clothe Workers PlayeContents
'Facta est super me manus dommi et eduxit me spiritus domini, demisit me in medio campi qui erat plenus ossibus, et [circumduxit] me per ea in giro ' Hec in libro Ezechielis 37
Herken, all that loven heale!1
I am the prophett Ezechiell.
What I sawe I will not conceale
but as mee thought I will tell.
God his ghooste can with me deale
that lead me longe with wordes leale
into a feild where bones fell7
all bare without flesh.
I am the prophett Ezechiell.
What I sawe I will not conceale
but as mee thought I will tell.
God his ghooste can with me deale
that lead me longe with wordes leale
into a feild where bones fell7
all bare without flesh.
Then spake that ghoost unto mee9
and sayd, ’Mans sonne, how likest thee?
Thinkest thou not well that this may bee,
these bones might turne and lyve?’
Then bade bee mee tell and prophecye
that bee would revyve them soone in bye
with flesh and synewes and skynne therebye15
which soone bee can them give.
and sayd, ’Mans sonne, how likest thee?
Thinkest thou not well that this may bee,
these bones might turne and lyve?’
Then bade bee mee tell and prophecye
that bee would revyve them soone in bye
with flesh and synewes and skynne therebye15
which soone bee can them give.
After that ghooste hee them geete,17
ryse of there graves hee them leete,
and made them stande upon there feete,
speake, goe, and see.
This sawe I right in my sight
to knowe that he was God almight.
that heaven and yearth should deale and dight23
and never shall ended bee.
ryse of there graves hee them leete,
and made them stande upon there feete,
speake, goe, and see.
This sawe I right in my sight
to knowe that he was God almight.
that heaven and yearth should deale and dight23
and never shall ended bee.
Expositor
Nowe that you shall expresselye knowe25
these prophettes wordes upon a rowe,
what the doe signifie I will shewe
that mych may doe you good.
By them understand may I
the daye of doome skyllfullye,
when men through Godes postee31
shall ryse in flesh and blood.
Nowe that you shall expresselye knowe25
these prophettes wordes upon a rowe,
what the doe signifie I will shewe
that mych may doe you good.
By them understand may I
the daye of doome skyllfullye,
when men through Godes postee31
shall ryse in flesh and blood.
Therefore this prophett sayd full yare33
hee sawe a feud of bones bare,
and soone that ghoost with them can fare,
gave them fleshe and life.
Beleeve this fuhlye withouten weene,
that all which dead and rotten beene
in fleshe shall ryse, as shalbe scene,39
man, mayd, and wyfe.
hee sawe a feud of bones bare,
and soone that ghoost with them can fare,
gave them fleshe and life.
Beleeve this fuhlye withouten weene,
that all which dead and rotten beene
in fleshe shall ryse, as shalbe scene,39
man, mayd, and wyfe.
They that shall be saved shall be as bright41
as seaven tymes the sonne ys light;
the dampned thester shall be in sight,
theire doome to underfoe.
Both saved and dampned, after that daye
dye they may not by noe waye.
God give you grace to doe soe aye47
that blisse you may come to.
as seaven tymes the sonne ys light;
the dampned thester shall be in sight,
theire doome to underfoe.
Both saved and dampned, after that daye
dye they may not by noe waye.
God give you grace to doe soe aye47
that blisse you may come to.
Zacharias
I, Zacharye-men, leeves yee mee-49
lift up my eyes a sight to see,
and as mee thought, by my lewtee,
foure charettes came anon
out of two hiles-leeve yee mee,
sylver hilles they were, as wytten wee!
Great wonder I had in my degree55
whither that they would gonne.
I, Zacharye-men, leeves yee mee-49
lift up my eyes a sight to see,
and as mee thought, by my lewtee,
foure charettes came anon
out of two hiles-leeve yee mee,
sylver hilles they were, as wytten wee!
Great wonder I had in my degree55
whither that they would gonne.
Redde horses in one were, reddelye;57
another blacke that went them bye;
the third was white, I wott not whye;
the forth of dyvers hewe.
They were styffe, drawinge biglye.
Then anone answered I
to that angell in my bodye63
which tould me wordes true.
another blacke that went them bye;
the third was white, I wott not whye;
the forth of dyvers hewe.
They were styffe, drawinge biglye.
Then anone answered I
to that angell in my bodye63
which tould me wordes true.
I asked him then what yt might bee65
and he answered anon unto mee.
’These charettes,’ he sayde, ’which thou doest see,
foure wyndes the bee, iwys,
which shall blowe and readye be
before Christe, that prynce which ys of postye.
There ys none soc fell there feete to flee71
nor wynne there wyll from this.’
and he answered anon unto mee.
’These charettes,’ he sayde, ’which thou doest see,
foure wyndes the bee, iwys,
which shall blowe and readye be
before Christe, that prynce which ys of postye.
There ys none soc fell there feete to flee71
nor wynne there wyll from this.’
Expositor
Nowe for to moralyze aright73
which this prophett sawe in sight,
I shall found through my might
to you in meeke mannere,
and declare that soone in height
more playnlye, as I have teight.
Lystens nowe with hartes light79
this lesson for to learne.
Nowe for to moralyze aright73
which this prophett sawe in sight,
I shall found through my might
to you in meeke mannere,
and declare that soone in height
more playnlye, as I have teight.
Lystens nowe with hartes light79
this lesson for to learne.
Fowre charettes this prophett see, howe they81
out of two hilles tooke there waye-
the hilles of sylver, the soothe to saye,
the horses of dyvers hewe.
Which hilles signifie maye
Enock and Helye, in good faye,
that as good sylver shalbe aye87
stydfast men and trewe.
out of two hilles tooke there waye-
the hilles of sylver, the soothe to saye,
the horses of dyvers hewe.
Which hilles signifie maye
Enock and Helye, in good faye,
that as good sylver shalbe aye87
stydfast men and trewe.
Fowre charrettes hee sawe, as thinkes mee,89
skylfullye may lickned bee
to sayntes of foure maners of degree
that then shall suffer anoye.
Fowre horses ys allso, certayntee,
of dyvers hewes that he coon see,
fowre manner of sayntes in dignitee-95
licken them well maye I:
skylfullye may lickned bee
to sayntes of foure maners of degree
that then shall suffer anoye.
Fowre horses ys allso, certayntee,
of dyvers hewes that he coon see,
fowre manner of sayntes in dignitee-95
licken them well maye I:
martyrs, confessours, there bee two;97
men misbeleevinge converted also
that turned shaibe from synne and woe
through Enock and Helye;
virgens also, both on and moe.
Here be dyvers hewes too
that through Godes grace shall goe103
for him to suffer anoye.
men misbeleevinge converted also
that turned shaibe from synne and woe
through Enock and Helye;
virgens also, both on and moe.
Here be dyvers hewes too
that through Godes grace shall goe103
for him to suffer anoye.
These redde horses call I maye105
all maner of marters, in good faye,
for redd maye well betoken aye
mans blood sheedinge;
they white bee sayth token there waye
above the yearth to goe astraye,
as such that neyther night nor daye111
dreeden death nothinge;
all maner of marters, in good faye,
for redd maye well betoken aye
mans blood sheedinge;
they white bee sayth token there waye
above the yearth to goe astraye,
as such that neyther night nor daye111
dreeden death nothinge;
the blacke horses which went them bye,113
by them maye well signifie
preachers of Godes word, truely,
that confessors shalbe;
by them maye well signifie
preachers of Godes word, truely,
that confessors shalbe;
the skewed horses, by myne intent,117
the which into the south forth went,
I maye well licken verament
to Jewes and paynims eke,
yett through fayth with hart fervent
shall turne to good amendment
when Enock and Helye have them kent123
salvatyon for to seeke.
the which into the south forth went,
I maye well licken verament
to Jewes and paynims eke,
yett through fayth with hart fervent
shall turne to good amendment
when Enock and Helye have them kent123
salvatyon for to seeke.
Danyell
'Ego, Daniel, videbam in visione mea nocte; et ecce, quatuor venti pugnabant in magno mare, et quatuor bestiae gradentes ascendebant de mare.' Capitulo septimo.
I, Daniel, as I laye on a night,125
methought I sawe a wondrous sight.
Fowre wyndes together the can fyght
above the sea upon bye.
Fowre beastes out of that sea the yeade.
To the fourth beast I tooke good heede;
for that to speake of nowe ys neede,131
the other all I will leave.
methought I sawe a wondrous sight.
Fowre wyndes together the can fyght
above the sea upon bye.
Fowre beastes out of that sea the yeade.
To the fourth beast I tooke good heede;
for that to speake of nowe ys neede,131
the other all I will leave.
That beaste was wondrous styffe and stronge,133
of teeth and nayles sharpe and longe,
eatinge over all that hee could fonge.
The remnante he fortredde.
Unlike he was to anye of leede.
Ten homes he had upon his head.
In the myddest on little borne can spread139
above all other in hye.
of teeth and nayles sharpe and longe,
eatinge over all that hee could fonge.
The remnante he fortredde.
Unlike he was to anye of leede.
Ten homes he had upon his head.
In the myddest on little borne can spread139
above all other in hye.
That borne had mouthe to speake and eyes to see,141
and spake great wordes, leeve you mee;
but of the ten, the first three
soone were consumed awaye.
That one borne had so great postee;
the remnant meeke to him to bee
that highest was in that degree,147
and endured so, manye a daye.
and spake great wordes, leeve you mee;
but of the ten, the first three
soone were consumed awaye.
That one borne had so great postee;
the remnant meeke to him to bee
that highest was in that degree,147
and endured so, manye a daye.
Then was yt tould me right there149
that ten hornes ten kinges were,
but all that on should feare
that sprange upward so fast,
and that hee should worke agaynst that kinge
that of nought made all thinge;
but lyttle while, without leasinge,155
that kinge his might should last.
that ten hornes ten kinges were,
but all that on should feare
that sprange upward so fast,
and that hee should worke agaynst that kinge
that of nought made all thinge;
but lyttle while, without leasinge,155
that kinge his might should last.
Expositor
By this beast understand I maye157
the world to come nexte doomesdaye;
and by that borne, in good faye,
in myddest the ten can springe,
Antechriste I maye understand,
that then great lord shalbe in land
and all the world have in hand163
three yeares and halfe duringe.
By this beast understand I maye157
the world to come nexte doomesdaye;
and by that borne, in good faye,
in myddest the ten can springe,
Antechriste I maye understand,
that then great lord shalbe in land
and all the world have in hand163
three yeares and halfe duringe.
'Tradentur in manu eius usque ad tempus et tempora et dimidium temporis, et usque ad annum duos annos et dimidium anni.' Danielis capitulo septimo.
Ten homes ten kinges in hand shalbe165
of which Antechriste shall slea three.
The other seaven this case shall see
and put them to his grace.
This shal befall, witterlye,
by the understandinge that have I
of Danyelles prophecye171
that here rehersed was.
of which Antechriste shall slea three.
The other seaven this case shall see
and put them to his grace.
This shal befall, witterlye,
by the understandinge that have I
of Danyelles prophecye171
that here rehersed was.
Johannes Evangelista
'Dabo duobus testibus meis et prophetabunt diebus mile, ducentis et sexagmta amicti saccis 'Apocalipsis capitulo undecimo.
I, John, Christes owne darlinge,173
as I laye in greate longinge
upon my maistems brest sleepinge,
wonders sawe I manye one.
My ghoost was ravished, without leasinge,
to heaven before that highest kinge.
There sawe I manye a wondrous thinge.179
One will I tell you anon.
as I laye in greate longinge
upon my maistems brest sleepinge,
wonders sawe I manye one.
My ghoost was ravished, without leasinge,
to heaven before that highest kinge.
There sawe I manye a wondrous thinge.179
One will I tell you anon.
There hard I God greatly commend181
two wittnesses which he thought to send,
false faythes for to defende
that raysed were by his foe.
He sayde the should prophecye
a thousand dayes, witterlye;
two hundreth and sixtye187
in sackes clad they should god.
two wittnesses which he thought to send,
false faythes for to defende
that raysed were by his foe.
He sayde the should prophecye
a thousand dayes, witterlye;
two hundreth and sixtye187
in sackes clad they should god.
He called them chandelours of great light189
burmnge before Godes sight
Fyre out of there mouthes the should feight,
there enemyes for to destroye.
Whosoever them harmed, as sayde hee,
dead behooved him for to bee.
To lett the raygne they had postee195
in tyme of there prophecye.
burmnge before Godes sight
Fyre out of there mouthes the should feight,
there enemyes for to destroye.
Whosoever them harmed, as sayde hee,
dead behooved him for to bee.
To lett the raygne they had postee195
in tyme of there prophecye.
Hee sayde the should have power good197
to turne the water into blood,
and overcome there enemyes that were wood,
and maister them through [their might].
And when they had donne there devoure,
a beast should come, of great power,
from beneath, withowten were;203
agaynst them he should feight.
to turne the water into blood,
and overcome there enemyes that were wood,
and maister them through [their might].
And when they had donne there devoure,
a beast should come, of great power,
from beneath, withowten were;203
agaynst them he should feight.
And slea them also should hee205
in middest of the holye cyttye
where Christ was nayled on a tree,
forsooth as I you tell.
But after three dayes and halfe one,
they shall ryse, speake and gonne,
and into heaven be taken anonne,211
in joye evermore to dwell.
in middest of the holye cyttye
where Christ was nayled on a tree,
forsooth as I you tell.
But after three dayes and halfe one,
they shall ryse, speake and gonne,
and into heaven be taken anonne,211
in joye evermore to dwell.
Expositor
Nowe, lordinges, what these thinges may bee,213
I praye you herken all to med.
As expressely in certeyntye
as I have might and grace,
I shall expound this ylke thinge
which saynt John sawe thus sleepinge
through helpe of Jesu, heaven kinge,219
anonneright in this place.
Nowe, lordinges, what these thinges may bee,213
I praye you herken all to med.
As expressely in certeyntye
as I have might and grace,
I shall expound this ylke thinge
which saynt John sawe thus sleepinge
through helpe of Jesu, heaven kinge,219
anonneright in this place.
These two wyttnes, wytterlye,221
hee sayde the should come and prophecye,
that one ys Enock, the other Helye-
shall have greate might and mayne
that when Antechrist comes in hye
Goddes people for to destroye,
that he deceaveth falselye227
they shall convert agayne.
hee sayde the should come and prophecye,
that one ys Enock, the other Helye-
shall have greate might and mayne
that when Antechrist comes in hye
Goddes people for to destroye,
that he deceaveth falselye227
they shall convert agayne.
Manye signes they shall shewe229
which the people shall well knowe,
and in theire token truely trowe
and leeve yt steadfastlye.
And all that turne, leeve you mee,
Antechrist will slea through his postie;
but verey martyrs they shalbee235
and come to heaven one bye.
which the people shall well knowe,
and in theire token truely trowe
and leeve yt steadfastlye.
And all that turne, leeve you mee,
Antechrist will slea through his postie;
but verey martyrs they shalbee235
and come to heaven one bye.
They beast that John spake of here237
ys Antechrist, withowten were,
which shall have the devilles power
and with these good men meete;
and at the last, witterlye,
he shall slea Enock and Helye
in Jerusalem, as read I,243
even in myddest of the streete.
ys Antechrist, withowten were,
which shall have the devilles power
and with these good men meete;
and at the last, witterlye,
he shall slea Enock and Helye
in Jerusalem, as read I,243
even in myddest of the streete.
Nowe, that you shall knowe and seene245
what men Enock and Helye beene,
I will you tell, withouten wene,
while that I have tyme.
They are two good men, leeve yee mee;
to paradyce through Goddes postee
were ravished both, and there shalbee251
ever tyll the daye doe come.
what men Enock and Helye beene,
I will you tell, withouten wene,
while that I have tyme.
They are two good men, leeve yee mee;
to paradyce through Goddes postee
were ravished both, and there shalbee251
ever tyll the daye doe come.
They one was taken, for hee was good,253
longe before Noe his flood,
and there he lyves in fleshe and blood,
as fullye leeven wee.
They other was taken, withouten were,
after that manyc a hundreth yeare;
and there together they binne in fere259
untyll that tyme shalbe.
longe before Noe his flood,
and there he lyves in fleshe and blood,
as fullye leeven wee.
They other was taken, withouten were,
after that manyc a hundreth yeare;
and there together they binne in fere259
untyll that tyme shalbe.
Signa 15: Signa quindecim magna quae, secundum opiniones doctorum extremum precedunt judicium, ab antiquis Hebroeorum codicibus selecta a doctore huius paginae reticenda.
Nowe xv signes, while I have space,261
I shall declare by Goddes grace,
of which saynt Jerome mentyon mase
to fall before the daye of doome;
the which were wrytten on a rowe-
he found in booke of Hebrewe.
Nowe will I tell in wordes fewe,267
a while yf you will dwell.
I shall declare by Goddes grace,
of which saynt Jerome mentyon mase
to fall before the daye of doome;
the which were wrytten on a rowe-
he found in booke of Hebrewe.
Nowe will I tell in wordes fewe,267
a while yf you will dwell.
1 The first daye, as I wrytten fyand,269
the sea shall ryse agaynst kinde,
and as a wall agaynst the wynd
above all hilles on hye
2 fortye cubytes, as read wee;
the seaconde daye so lowe shalbee
that scarslye a man the sea shall see,275
stand he never so nye.
the sea shall ryse agaynst kinde,
and as a wall agaynst the wynd
above all hilles on hye
2 fortye cubytes, as read wee;
the seaconde daye so lowe shalbee
that scarslye a man the sea shall see,275
stand he never so nye.
3 The third daye after, as read I,277
great fishes above the sea shall lye,
yell and rore so hideouslye
that only God shall heare.
great fishes above the sea shall lye,
yell and rore so hideouslye
that only God shall heare.
4 The fourth daye next after then,281
sea and water all shall burne
agaynst kinde, that men may kenne,
tynder as though yt were.
sea and water all shall burne
agaynst kinde, that men may kenne,
tynder as though yt were.
5 The fifte daye, as reade wee,285
all manner of herbes and also tree
of blooddye dewe all full shalbee,
and manye a beaste all dased.
Fowles shall gather them, as I fynd,
to feildes; eicheon in there kynd
of meate and drinke shall have no mynd,291
but stand all madd and mased.
all manner of herbes and also tree
of blooddye dewe all full shalbee,
and manye a beaste all dased.
Fowles shall gather them, as I fynd,
to feildes; eicheon in there kynd
of meate and drinke shall have no mynd,291
but stand all madd and mased.
6 The syxt daye in the world overall,293
buylded thinges to ground shall fall-
church, cittie, house, and wall-
and men in graves dare.
Layte and fyre alsoe, verament,
from the sonne to the firmament
up and downe shall stryke and glent,299
and all night so fowle fare.
buylded thinges to ground shall fall-
church, cittie, house, and wall-
and men in graves dare.
Layte and fyre alsoe, verament,
from the sonne to the firmament
up and downe shall stryke and glent,299
and all night so fowle fare.
7 The seaventh daye both rocke and stonne301
shall breake asunder and fight as fonne.
The sound thereof shall here no man,
but onlye God almight.
8 The eight daye yearthquake shalbe,
that men and beast, leeve you mee,
to stand or goe shall fayle postee,307
but fall to ground all right.
shall breake asunder and fight as fonne.
The sound thereof shall here no man,
but onlye God almight.
8 The eight daye yearthquake shalbe,
that men and beast, leeve you mee,
to stand or goe shall fayle postee,307
but fall to ground all right.
9 The nynthe day, as our bookes sayen,309
hilles shall fall and ware all playne,
stonne turne to sand through Goddes mayne,
so streat men shall be stadd.
10 The tenthe daye, men that hydd bee,
out of theme caves they shall flee-
to speake together have noe postee,315
but goe as the were madd.
hilles shall fall and ware all playne,
stonne turne to sand through Goddes mayne,
so streat men shall be stadd.
10 The tenthe daye, men that hydd bee,
out of theme caves they shall flee-
to speake together have noe postee,315
but goe as the were madd.
11 The elevon daye, from mornowe to even,317
all buryalls in the world shall be open
that dead may ryse, withowten weene,
above the yearth standinge.
12 The twelife daye starres shall fall in hye
and fyre shoote from them hideouslye.
All manner of beastes shall rore and crye323
and neyther eate nor drynke.
all buryalls in the world shall be open
that dead may ryse, withowten weene,
above the yearth standinge.
12 The twelife daye starres shall fall in hye
and fyre shoote from them hideouslye.
All manner of beastes shall rore and crye323
and neyther eate nor drynke.
13 The thirteene daye shall dye all men325
and ryse anone agayne right then.
14 The foureteene daye, all shall brenne,
both yearth and eke heaven.
15 The fyfteene daye made shalbee
neewe yearth, neewe heaven, through Goddes postee;
which heaven God grant us in to bee,331
for his names seaven.
and ryse anone agayne right then.
14 The foureteene daye, all shall brenne,
both yearth and eke heaven.
15 The fyfteene daye made shalbee
neewe yearth, neewe heaven, through Goddes postee;
which heaven God grant us in to bee,331
for his names seaven.
Nowe have I tould you, in good faye,333
the tokens to come before doomesdaye.
God give you grace to do so aye
that you them worthye bee
to come to the blysse that lasteth aye.
As mych as here wee and our playe,
of Antechristes signes you shall assaye.339
Hee comes! Soone you shall see!
the tokens to come before doomesdaye.
God give you grace to do so aye
that you them worthye bee
to come to the blysse that lasteth aye.
As mych as here wee and our playe,
of Antechristes signes you shall assaye.339
Hee comes! Soone you shall see!
Finis
The Dyars PlayeContents
Pagina Vicessima Tertia: De Adventu Antechristi
Antechriste
De celso throno poli, pollens clarion sole,1
age vos monstrare [descendi], vos judicare.
Reges et principes sunt subditi sub me viventes.
Sitis sapientes vos, semper in me credentes
et faciam flentes gaudere atque dolentes.
Sic omnes gentes gaudebunt in me sperantes.
Descendi pnaesens rex pius et perlustrator,7
princeps aeternus vocor, Christus, vester salvator.
De celso throno poli, pollens clarion sole,1
age vos monstrare [descendi], vos judicare.
Reges et principes sunt subditi sub me viventes.
Sitis sapientes vos, semper in me credentes
et faciam flentes gaudere atque dolentes.
Sic omnes gentes gaudebunt in me sperantes.
Descendi pnaesens rex pius et perlustrator,7
princeps aeternus vocor, Christus, vester salvator.
All leedes in land nowe be light9
that wilbe ruled throughout the right.
Your saviour nowe in your sight
here may you saffelye see.
Messias, Christ, and most of might,
that in the lawe was you beheight,
all mankind to joye to dight15
ys commen, for I am hee.
that wilbe ruled throughout the right.
Your saviour nowe in your sight
here may you saffelye see.
Messias, Christ, and most of might,
that in the lawe was you beheight,
all mankind to joye to dight15
ys commen, for I am hee.
Of me was spoken in prophecye17
of Moyses, Davyd, and Esaye.
I am hee the call messye,
forbyar of Israell.
Those that leeven on me steadfastlye,
I shall them save from anoye,
and joye right as have I23
with them I thinke to deale.
of Moyses, Davyd, and Esaye.
I am hee the call messye,
forbyar of Israell.
Those that leeven on me steadfastlye,
I shall them save from anoye,
and joye right as have I23
with them I thinke to deale.
De me dicitur Ezechielis tricesimo sexto 'Tollam vos de gentibus et congregabo vos de urnversis terns, et reducam vos m terram vestram.'
But one hath ligged him here in land,25
Jesu he height, I understand.
To further falsehood he can found
and fand with fantasye.
His wickednes hee would not wond
tyll he was taken and put in band
and slayne through vertue of my sond.31
This ys sooth, sickerlye.
Jesu he height, I understand.
To further falsehood he can found
and fand with fantasye.
His wickednes hee would not wond
tyll he was taken and put in band
and slayne through vertue of my sond.31
This ys sooth, sickerlye.
My people of Jewes he could twynne33
that there land came the never in.
Then on them nowe must I mynne
and restore them agayne.
To buyld this temple wyll I not blynne,
as God honored be therein,
and endelesse wayle I shall them wynne,39
all that to me benne bayne.
that there land came the never in.
Then on them nowe must I mynne
and restore them agayne.
To buyld this temple wyll I not blynne,
as God honored be therein,
and endelesse wayle I shall them wynne,39
all that to me benne bayne.
De me enim dicitur in psalmo 'Adorabo ad templum sanctum tuum in timore tuo'
One thinge me glades, be you bould.41
As Danyell the prophett before me tould,
all women in world me love should
when I were come in land.
This prophecye I shall well hould
which ys most likinge to yonge and ould.
I thinke to fast manye hould47
and theire fayrenes to found.
As Danyell the prophett before me tould,
all women in world me love should
when I were come in land.
This prophecye I shall well hould
which ys most likinge to yonge and ould.
I thinke to fast manye hould47
and theire fayrenes to found.
Also he tould them, leeve you mee,49
that I of gyftes should be free,
which pnophecye donne shalbe
when I my reahne have wonnen;
and that I should grant men postee,
ryved ryches, land and fee —
hitt shalbe donne, that you shall see,55
when I am hither conunen.
that I of gyftes should be free,
which pnophecye donne shalbe
when I my reahne have wonnen;
and that I should grant men postee,
ryved ryches, land and fee —
hitt shalbe donne, that you shall see,55
when I am hither conunen.
'Dabit eis potestatem, et multis terram dividet gratuito.' Danielis decimo tertio
What saye you kinges that here be lent?57
Are not my wordes at your assent?
That I am Christe omnipotent,
leeve you not this eychon?
Are not my wordes at your assent?
That I am Christe omnipotent,
leeve you not this eychon?
Primus Rex
Wee leeven, lord, withouten lett,61
that Christ ys not common yett.
Yf thou be hee, thou shalbe sett
in temple as God alonne.
Wee leeven, lord, withouten lett,61
that Christ ys not common yett.
Yf thou be hee, thou shalbe sett
in temple as God alonne.
Secundus Rex
Yf thou bee Christe called messie65
that from our bale shall us bye,
doe before us maistrye,
a signe that wee may see.
Yf thou bee Christe called messie65
that from our bale shall us bye,
doe before us maistrye,
a signe that wee may see.
Tertius Rex
Then will I leeve that yt ys soe.69
Yf thou doe wonders or thou goe
soe that thou save us of our woe,
then honored shalt thou bee.
Then will I leeve that yt ys soe.69
Yf thou doe wonders or thou goe
soe that thou save us of our woe,
then honored shalt thou bee.
Quartus Rex
Fowle have we leeved manye a yeare73
and of our weeninge binne in were.
And thou be Christe commen here,
then may thou stynt all stryffe.
Fowle have we leeved manye a yeare73
and of our weeninge binne in were.
And thou be Christe commen here,
then may thou stynt all stryffe.
Antechriste
That I am Christ and Christ wilbe77
by verey signe soone shall you see,
for dead men through my postee
shall ryse from death to life.
That I am Christ and Christ wilbe77
by verey signe soone shall you see,
for dead men through my postee
shall ryse from death to life.
Nowe wyl I turne, all through my might,81
trees downe, the rootes upright —
that ys marveyle to your sight —
and fruyt groinge upon.
So shall they growe and multiplye
through my might and my maisterye.
I put you owt of heresye87
to leeve me upon.
trees downe, the rootes upright —
that ys marveyle to your sight —
and fruyt groinge upon.
So shall they growe and multiplye
through my might and my maisterye.
I put you owt of heresye87
to leeve me upon.
And bodyes that binne dead and slayne,89
yf I may rayse them up agayne,
then honoures mee with might and mayne.
Then shall no man you greeve.
Forsoothe, then after will I dye
and ryse agayne throwe my postee.
Yf I may doe this marveylouslye,95
I read you on me leeve.
yf I may rayse them up agayne,
then honoures mee with might and mayne.
Then shall no man you greeve.
Forsoothe, then after will I dye
and ryse agayne throwe my postee.
Yf I may doe this marveylouslye,95
I read you on me leeve.
Men buryed in grave you may see.97
What maistrye ys nowe, hope yee,
to rayse them up throwe my postye
and all through my owne accorde?
Whether I in my godhead bee
by verey signe you shall see.
Ryse up, dead men, and honour me103
and knowe me for your lord.
What maistrye ys nowe, hope yee,
to rayse them up throwe my postye
and all through my owne accorde?
Whether I in my godhead bee
by verey signe you shall see.
Ryse up, dead men, and honour me103
and knowe me for your lord.
Tunc resurgent mortui de sepulchris.
Primus Mortuus
A, lord, to thee I aske mercye.105
- I was dead but nowe live I.
Nowe wotte I well and witterlye
A, lord, to thee I aske mercye.105
- I was dead but nowe live I.
Nowe wotte I well and witterlye
that Christe ys hither commen.108
Secundus Mortuus
Him honour wee and all men,109
devoutlye kneelinge on our kneene.
Worshippe be thou there amen.
Crist, our [knave], ys commen.
Him honour wee and all men,109
devoutlye kneelinge on our kneene.
Worshippe be thou there amen.
Crist, our [knave], ys commen.
Antechriste
That I shall fulfill Whollye Wrytte113
you shall wotte and knowe well hitt,
for I am wall of wayle and wytt
and lord of everye land.
And as the prophett Sophonye
speakes of mee full wytterlye
I shall rehearse here readelye119
that clarkes shall understand:
That I shall fulfill Whollye Wrytte113
you shall wotte and knowe well hitt,
for I am wall of wayle and wytt
and lord of everye land.
And as the prophett Sophonye
speakes of mee full wytterlye
I shall rehearse here readelye119
that clarkes shall understand:
'Expecta me in die resurrectionis meae in futurum quia judicium ut congregem gentes et colligam regna' Sophoni 3.
Nowe will I dye, that you shall see,121
and ryse agayne through my postee.
I will in grave that you put mee
and worshippe me alonne.
For in this temple a tombe ys made,
therein my bodye shall be layde.
Then will I ryse as I have sayde —127
take tent to me eycheone!
and ryse agayne through my postee.
I will in grave that you put mee
and worshippe me alonne.
For in this temple a tombe ys made,
therein my bodye shall be layde.
Then will I ryse as I have sayde —127
take tent to me eycheone!
And after my resurrection129
then will I sitt in greate renowne
and my ghooste send to you downe
in forme of fyre full soone.
then will I sitt in greate renowne
and my ghooste send to you downe
in forme of fyre full soone.
I dye, I dye! Nowe am I dead!133
Primus Rex
Nowe sythe this worthye lord ys deade134
and his grace ys with us leade,
to take his bodye yt ys my reade
and burye yt in a grave.
Nowe sythe this worthye lord ys deade134
and his grace ys with us leade,
to take his bodye yt ys my reade
and burye yt in a grave.
Secundus Rex
Forsoothe, and so to us he sayde138
in a tombe he would be leade.
Nowe goe we further, all in a brayde;
from disease hee may us save.
Forsoothe, and so to us he sayde138
in a tombe he would be leade.
Nowe goe we further, all in a brayde;
from disease hee may us save.
Tunc transeunt ad Antechristum.
Tertius Rex
Take we the bodye of this sweete142
and burye hit lowe under the greete.
Nowe, lord, comfort us, we thee beseech,
and send us of thy grace.
Take we the bodye of this sweete142
and burye hit lowe under the greete.
Nowe, lord, comfort us, we thee beseech,
and send us of thy grace.
Quartus Rex
And yf hee ryse soone through his might146
from death to life, as hee beheight,
him will I honour both daye and night
as God in everye place.
And yf hee ryse soone through his might146
from death to life, as hee beheight,
him will I honour both daye and night
as God in everye place.
Tunc recedent de tumulo usque ad terram.
Primus Rex
Nowe wotte I well that he ys dead,150
for nowe in grave we have him lead.
Yf he ryse as hee hath sayde,
hee ys of full great might.
Nowe wotte I well that he ys dead,150
for nowe in grave we have him lead.
Yf he ryse as hee hath sayde,
hee ys of full great might.
Secundus Rex
I cannot leeve him upon154
but yf hee ryse himselfe alonne
as hee hath sayde to manye one,
and shewe him here in sight.
I cannot leeve him upon154
but yf hee ryse himselfe alonne
as hee hath sayde to manye one,
and shewe him here in sight.
Tertius Rex
Tyll that my savyoure bee rysen agayne,158
in fayth my harte may not bee fayne
tyll I him see with eye.
Tyll that my savyoure bee rysen agayne,158
in fayth my harte may not bee fayne
tyll I him see with eye.
Quartus Rex
I must mourne with all my mayne161
I must mourne with all my mayne161
tyll Christ be rysen up agayne162
and of that miracle make us fayne.
Ryse up, lord, that we maye see.
and of that miracle make us fayne.
Ryse up, lord, that we maye see.
Tunc Antechristus levat corpus suum surgens a mortuis.
Antechristus
I ryse! Nowe reverence dose to mee,165
God glorified created of degree.
If I be Christe, nowe leeve yee
and worche after my wise.
I ryse! Nowe reverence dose to mee,165
God glorified created of degree.
If I be Christe, nowe leeve yee
and worche after my wise.
Primus Rex
A, lord, welcome most thou bee.169
That thou ante Godd nowe leeve wee.
Therefore, goc sytt up in thy see
and keepe our sacrafice.
A, lord, welcome most thou bee.169
That thou ante Godd nowe leeve wee.
Therefore, goc sytt up in thy see
and keepe our sacrafice.
Tunc transeunt ad Antechristum cum sacrificio
Secundus Rex
Forsoothe, in seate thou shalt be sett173
and honored with lambe and geat
as Moyses lawe that lasteth yett,
as hee hath sayde before.
Forsoothe, in seate thou shalt be sett173
and honored with lambe and geat
as Moyses lawe that lasteth yett,
as hee hath sayde before.
Tertius Rex
O gratiouse lord, goe sytt downe then,177
and wee shall kneelinge on our kneene
O gratiouse lord, goe sytt downe then,177
and wee shall kneelinge on our kneene
worshippe thee as thy owne men179
and worke after thy lore.
and worke after thy lore.
Tunc anscendit Antechristus ad cathedram.
Hither wee be commen with good intent181
to make our sacrifice, lord excellent,
with this lambe that I have here hent,
kneelinge thee before.
to make our sacrifice, lord excellent,
with this lambe that I have here hent,
kneelinge thee before.
Thou grant grace to doe and saye185
that yt be pleasinge to thee aye,
to thy blysse that come wee maye
and never from yt be lore.
that yt be pleasinge to thee aye,
to thy blysse that come wee maye
and never from yt be lore.
Antechristus
I lord, I God, I high justice,189
I Christ that made the dead to ryse!
Here I receave your sacrifice
and blesse you fleshe and fell.
I lord, I God, I high justice,189
I Christ that made the dead to ryse!
Here I receave your sacrifice
and blesse you fleshe and fell.
Tunc recedent Antechristo.
I will nowe send my holye ghooste.193
You kinges, also to you I tell
to knowe me lord of mightes moste
of heaven, yearth, and hell.
You kinges, also to you I tell
to knowe me lord of mightes moste
of heaven, yearth, and hell.
Tunc emittet spiritum, dicens 'Dabo vobis con novum et spiritum novum in medio vestri.'
Severalis Rex
A, God! A, lord mycle of might!197
This holye ghoost is in me pight.
Methinkes my harte ys verey light
syth yt came into mee.
A, God! A, lord mycle of might!197
This holye ghoost is in me pight.
Methinkes my harte ys verey light
syth yt came into mee.
Primus Rex
Lord, wee thee honour daye and night201
for thou shewest us in sight right
as Moyses us beheight.
Honored most thou be.
Lord, wee thee honour daye and night201
for thou shewest us in sight right
as Moyses us beheight.
Honored most thou be.
Antechristus
Yett worthye workes to your will205
of prophecye I shall fulfill.
As Danyell prophecied you untyll
that landes I shall devise,
that prophecye yt shalbe donne
and yt you shall see right soone.
Worshipps me all that ye mon211
and doe after the wise.
Yett worthye workes to your will205
of prophecye I shall fulfill.
As Danyell prophecied you untyll
that landes I shall devise,
that prophecye yt shalbe donne
and yt you shall see right soone.
Worshipps me all that ye mon211
and doe after the wise.
You kinges, I shall advance you all,213
and, because your regions be but smale,
citties, castells shall you befall,
with townes and towers gaye;
and make you lordes of lordshipp fayre,
as well yt fall for my power.
Yea, looke you doe as I you leere219
and herkens what I saye.
and, because your regions be but smale,
citties, castells shall you befall,
with townes and towers gaye;
and make you lordes of lordshipp fayre,
as well yt fall for my power.
Yea, looke you doe as I you leere219
and herkens what I saye.
I am verey God of might.221
All thinges I made through my might,
sonne and moone, daye and night.
To blysse I may you bringe.
Therefore, kinges noble and gaye,
token your people what I saye —
that I am Christ, God verey —227
and tell them such tydinge.
All thinges I made through my might,
sonne and moone, daye and night.
To blysse I may you bringe.
Therefore, kinges noble and gaye,
token your people what I saye —
that I am Christ, God verey —227
and tell them such tydinge.
My people of Jewes were put mee from.229
Therefore great ruthe I have them one.
Whether the will leeve me upon
I will full soone assaye.
For all that will leeve me upon,
worldlye welth shall them fall one
and to my blysse the shall come235
and dwell with mee for aye.
Therefore great ruthe I have them one.
Whether the will leeve me upon
I will full soone assaye.
For all that will leeve me upon,
worldlye welth shall them fall one
and to my blysse the shall come235
and dwell with mee for aye.
And the giftes that I beheight237
you shall have, as ys good right.
Hence or I goe out of your sight
eichone shall knowe his dole.
you shall have, as ys good right.
Hence or I goe out of your sight
eichone shall knowe his dole.
To thee I give Lombardee;241
and to thee Denmarke and Hungarye;
and take thou Pathmos and Italie;
and Roome yt shalbe thine.
and to thee Denmarke and Hungarye;
and take thou Pathmos and Italie;
and Roome yt shalbe thine.
Secundus Rex
Grantmercye, lord, your giftes todaye!245
Honour we will thee alwaye,
for wee were never so nych, in good faye,
nor nonne of all our kynne.
Grantmercye, lord, your giftes todaye!245
Honour we will thee alwaye,
for wee were never so nych, in good faye,
nor nonne of all our kynne.
Antechristus
Therefore be true and stidfast aye,249
and truely leeves on my lawe,
for I will herken on you todaye,
stydfast yf I you fynde.
Therefore be true and stidfast aye,249
and truely leeves on my lawe,
for I will herken on you todaye,
stydfast yf I you fynde.
Tunc resedet Antechristus et venient Enock et Helias.
Enock
Almightie God in majestie,253
that made the heaven and yearth to bee,
fyre, water, stonne, and tree,
and man through thy might —
the poyntes of thy privitie
any yearthlye man to see
ys impossible, as thinkes mee,259
for anye worldelye wight.
Almightie God in majestie,253
that made the heaven and yearth to bee,
fyre, water, stonne, and tree,
and man through thy might —
the poyntes of thy privitie
any yearthlye man to see
ys impossible, as thinkes mee,259
for anye worldelye wight.
Gratiouse lord, that art so good,261
that who so longe in fleshe and blood
hath granted lyffe and heavenlye foode,
Iett never our thoughtes be defyled,
but give us, lord, might and mayne,
or wee of this shrewe be slayne,
to converte thy people agayne267
that hee hath thus beguiled.
that who so longe in fleshe and blood
hath granted lyffe and heavenlye foode,
Iett never our thoughtes be defyled,
but give us, lord, might and mayne,
or wee of this shrewe be slayne,
to converte thy people agayne267
that hee hath thus beguiled.
Sythe the worldes begininge269
I have lyved in great likynge
through helpe of high and heaven kinge
in paradice withowt anoye,
tyll we hard tokeninge
of this theves comynge
that nowe on yearth is rayninge275
and doth Goddes folkes destroye.
I have lyved in great likynge
through helpe of high and heaven kinge
in paradice withowt anoye,
tyll we hard tokeninge
of this theves comynge
that nowe on yearth is rayninge275
and doth Goddes folkes destroye.
To paradice I was taken that tyde,277
this theeffe his comynge to abyde,
and Helye my brother, here mee besyde,
was after sent to mee.
With this champion we must chide
that nowe in worlde walketh wyde,
to disproove his pompe and pryde283
and payre all his postee.
this theeffe his comynge to abyde,
and Helye my brother, here mee besyde,
was after sent to mee.
With this champion we must chide
that nowe in worlde walketh wyde,
to disproove his pompe and pryde283
and payre all his postee.
Helias
O lord, that madest all thinge285
and longe hath lent us livinge,
lett never the devylls power springe
this man hath him within.
God gyve you grace, old and yonge,
to knowe disceate in his doinge,
that you maye come to that likinge291
of blysse that never shall blynne.
O lord, that madest all thinge285
and longe hath lent us livinge,
lett never the devylls power springe
this man hath him within.
God gyve you grace, old and yonge,
to knowe disceate in his doinge,
that you maye come to that likinge291
of blysse that never shall blynne.
I warne you, all men, wytterlye,293
this ys Enock, I am Helye,
binne common his errours to destroye
that hee to you nowe shewes.
Hee calles himselfe ’Christe’ and ’Messye’.
Hee lyes, forsooth, apertlye.
Hee ys the devyll, you to anoye,299
and for nonne other him knowes.
this ys Enock, I am Helye,
binne common his errours to destroye
that hee to you nowe shewes.
Hee calles himselfe ’Christe’ and ’Messye’.
Hee lyes, forsooth, apertlye.
Hee ys the devyll, you to anoye,299
and for nonne other him knowes.
Primus Rex
A, men, what speake you of Helye301
and Enocke? The binne both in companye.
Of our blood the binne, wytterlye,
and wee binne of there kynde.
A, men, what speake you of Helye301
and Enocke? The binne both in companye.
Of our blood the binne, wytterlye,
and wee binne of there kynde.
Quartus Rex
Wee readen in bookes of our lawe305
that they to heaven were idrawe
and yett binne there — ys the common sawe
wrytten, as men may fynd.
Wee readen in bookes of our lawe305
that they to heaven were idrawe
and yett binne there — ys the common sawe
wrytten, as men may fynd.
Enock
Wee binne those men, forsooth iwysse,309
common to tell you doe amysse,
and bringe your soules to heaven-blysse
yf yt were anye boote.
Wee binne those men, forsooth iwysse,309
common to tell you doe amysse,
and bringe your soules to heaven-blysse
yf yt were anye boote.
Helias
This devylls lymme that common ys,313
that sayth heaven and yearth ys
his, nowe wee be readye — leeve you this —
agaynst him for to moote.
This devylls lymme that common ys,313
that sayth heaven and yearth ys
his, nowe wee be readye — leeve you this —
agaynst him for to moote.
Primus Rex
Yf that wee here wytt mon317
by prooffes of disputacon
that you have skyll and reason,
With you wee wyll abyde.
Yf that wee here wytt mon317
by prooffes of disputacon
that you have skyll and reason,
With you wee wyll abyde.
Secundus Rex
And yf your skylles may doe him downe,321
to dye with you we wilbe bowne
in hope of salvatyon,
whatever may betyde.
And yf your skylles may doe him downe,321
to dye with you we wilbe bowne
in hope of salvatyon,
whatever may betyde.
Enock
To doe him downe wee shall assaye325
through might of Jesu, borne of a maye,
by right and reason, as you shall saye,
land that you shall well here.
And for that cause hither were we sent
by Jesu Christe omnypotent,
and that you shall not all be shent.331
Hee bought you all full deare.
To doe him downe wee shall assaye325
through might of Jesu, borne of a maye,
by right and reason, as you shall saye,
land that you shall well here.
And for that cause hither were we sent
by Jesu Christe omnypotent,
and that you shall not all be shent.331
Hee bought you all full deare.
Be gladd, therefore, and make good cheare,333
and and I doe reede as I you leere,
for wee be commen in good maneere
to save you evenychone.
And dreade you not for that false feynde,
Or you shall see him cast behinde
or wee departe and from him wend,339
and shame shall light him one.
and and I doe reede as I you leere,
for wee be commen in good maneere
to save you evenychone.
And dreade you not for that false feynde,
Or you shall see him cast behinde
or wee departe and from him wend,339
and shame shall light him one.
Et sic transibunt Enock et Helias ad Antechristum.
Enock
Saye, thou verey devylles lymme341
that syttes so grysely and so gryme —
from him thou came and shalt to him,
for manye a soule thou deceaves.
Thou hast deceaved men manye a daye
and made the people to thy paye,
and bewitched them into a wronge waye347
wickedlye with thy wyles.
Saye, thou verey devylles lymme341
that syttes so grysely and so gryme —
from him thou came and shalt to him,
for manye a soule thou deceaves.
Thou hast deceaved men manye a daye
and made the people to thy paye,
and bewitched them into a wronge waye347
wickedlye with thy wyles.
Antecristus
A, false faytures, from me yee flee!349
Am not I most in majestie?
What men dare mayne them thus to mee
or make such distance?
A, false faytures, from me yee flee!349
Am not I most in majestie?
What men dare mayne them thus to mee
or make such distance?
Helias
Fye one thee, fayture, fye on thee,353
the devylls owne nurrye!
Through him thou preachest and hast postee
a while, through sufferance.
Fye one thee, fayture, fye on thee,353
the devylls owne nurrye!
Through him thou preachest and hast postee
a while, through sufferance.
Antechristus
O you ypocrytes that so cryne!357
Loselles, lardans! Lowdlye you lyne!
To spill my lawe you aspine.
That speeche ys good to spare.
You that my true fayth defyne
and needeles [my folke] devyne,
from hence hastelye; but you hence hyne,363
to you comes sorrowe and care.
O you ypocrytes that so cryne!357
Loselles, lardans! Lowdlye you lyne!
To spill my lawe you aspine.
That speeche ys good to spare.
You that my true fayth defyne
and needeles [my folke] devyne,
from hence hastelye; but you hence hyne,363
to you comes sorrowe and care.
Enock
Thy sorrowe and care come on thy head,365
for falsely through thy wicked read
the people ys put to pyne.
I would thy bodye were from thy head,
twentye myle from yt layde,
tyll I hit brought agayne.
Thy sorrowe and care come on thy head,365
for falsely through thy wicked read
the people ys put to pyne.
I would thy bodye were from thy head,
twentye myle from yt layde,
tyll I hit brought agayne.
Antechristus
Owt on the, roysard, with thy wyles,371
for falsclye my people thou begyles.
I shall thee hastely honge,
and that lurdayne that standes thee bye;
hee puttes my folke to great anoye
with his false flatteringe tonge.
Owt on the, roysard, with thy wyles,371
for falsclye my people thou begyles.
I shall thee hastely honge,
and that lurdayne that standes thee bye;
hee puttes my folke to great anoye
with his false flatteringe tonge.
But I shall teach you curtesye,377
your savyour to knowe anonne in hye,
false thceves with your heresye,
and yf you dame abyde.
your savyour to knowe anonne in hye,
false thceves with your heresye,
and yf you dame abyde.
Helias
Yes, forsoothe, for all thy pryde,381
here we purpose for to abyde
through grace of God almight.
And all the world that ys so wyde
shall wonder on thee on everye syde
soone in all mens sight.
Yes, forsoothe, for all thy pryde,381
here we purpose for to abyde
through grace of God almight.
And all the world that ys so wyde
shall wonder on thee on everye syde
soone in all mens sight.
Antechristus
Owt one you, theeves both too.387
Eyche man may see you be so
all by your araye,
muffeled in mantelles. Non such I knowe.
I shall make you lowt full lowe
or I departe you all froo,
to knowe mee lord for aye.393
Owt one you, theeves both too.387
Eyche man may see you be so
all by your araye,
muffeled in mantelles. Non such I knowe.
I shall make you lowt full lowe
or I departe you all froo,
to knowe mee lord for aye.393
Enock
Wee bee no theeves, wee thee tell,394
thou false fyend common from hell.
With thee wee purpose for to mel,
my fellowe and I in feare,
to knowe thy power and thy might
as wee these kinges have behight,
and thereto wee be readye dight400
that all men nowe maye heare.
Wee bee no theeves, wee thee tell,394
thou false fyend common from hell.
With thee wee purpose for to mel,
my fellowe and I in feare,
to knowe thy power and thy might
as wee these kinges have behight,
and thereto wee be readye dight400
that all men nowe maye heare.
Antechristus
My might is most, I tell to thee.402
I dyed, I rose through my postie.
That all these kinges sawe with theire eye,
and everye man and wyefe.
And myracles and marveyles I dyd also.
I counsel you, therefore, both too,
to worshippe me and noe moe,408
and lett us nowe noe more stryve.
My might is most, I tell to thee.402
I dyed, I rose through my postie.
That all these kinges sawe with theire eye,
and everye man and wyefe.
And myracles and marveyles I dyd also.
I counsel you, therefore, both too,
to worshippe me and noe moe,408
and lett us nowe noe more stryve.
Helias
The were no myracles but mervelles thinges410
that thou shewed unto these kinges
through the fyendes crafte.
And as the flower nowe springes,
falleth, fadeth, and hanges,
so thy joye; nowe yt raygnes
that shalbe from thee rafte.416
The were no myracles but mervelles thinges410
that thou shewed unto these kinges
through the fyendes crafte.
And as the flower nowe springes,
falleth, fadeth, and hanges,
so thy joye; nowe yt raygnes
that shalbe from thee rafte.416
Antechristus
Owt on thee, theeffe, that syttes so styll!417
Whye wilt thou not one word speake them tyll
that commen me to reprove?
Owt on thee, theeffe, that syttes so styll!417
Whye wilt thou not one word speake them tyll
that commen me to reprove?
Doctor
O lord, maister, what shall I saye then?420
O lord, maister, what shall I saye then?420
Antechristus
I beshrewe both thy knen.421
Art thou nowe for to ken?
In fayth, I shall thee greeve.
I beshrewe both thy knen.421
Art thou nowe for to ken?
In fayth, I shall thee greeve.
Of my godhead I made thee wyse424
and sett thee ever at micle pryse.
Nowe I would feele thy good advyse
and heare what thou would sayen.
These lowlers, the would fayne me greeve
and nothinge one me the will leeve,
but ever be readye me to repreeve430
and all the people of my lawe.
and sett thee ever at micle pryse.
Nowe I would feele thy good advyse
and heare what thou would sayen.
These lowlers, the would fayne me greeve
and nothinge one me the will leeve,
but ever be readye me to repreeve430
and all the people of my lawe.
Doctor
O lord, thou art so micle of might,432
meethinke thou should not chyde ne fight;
but curse them, lord, through thy might.
Then shall they fare full yll.
For those whom thou blesses, they shall well speede,
and those whom thou cursest, they are but deade.
This ys my counsell and my reade,438
yonder heretikes for to spill.
O lord, thou art so micle of might,432
meethinke thou should not chyde ne fight;
but curse them, lord, through thy might.
Then shall they fare full yll.
For those whom thou blesses, they shall well speede,
and those whom thou cursest, they are but deade.
This ys my counsell and my reade,438
yonder heretikes for to spill.
Antechristus
The same I purposed, leeve thou mee.440
All thinges I knowe through my postee.
But yett thy wytt I thought to see,
what was thyne intent.
Hit shalbe donne full syckerlye;
the sentence given full openlye,
with my mouth, truelye,446
upon them shalbe hent.
The same I purposed, leeve thou mee.440
All thinges I knowe through my postee.
But yett thy wytt I thought to see,
what was thyne intent.
Hit shalbe donne full syckerlye;
the sentence given full openlye,
with my mouth, truelye,446
upon them shalbe hent.
My cursse I gyve you, to amend your meeles,448
from your head to your heeles.
Walke yee furth, in the xx devylles waye.
from your head to your heeles.
Walke yee furth, in the xx devylles waye.
Enock
Yea, thou shalt never come in coelis,451
for falselye with thy wyles
the people are put in pyne.
Yea, thou shalt never come in coelis,451
for falselye with thy wyles
the people are put in pyne.
Antechristus
Owt on you, theeves! Whye fare yee thus?454
Whether had you leaver have, payne or blysse?
I maye you save from all amys.
I made the daye and eke the night
and all thinges that are on yearth growinge —
flowes fayre that freshe can springe;
also I made all other thinge —460
the starres that be so bright.
Owt on you, theeves! Whye fare yee thus?454
Whether had you leaver have, payne or blysse?
I maye you save from all amys.
I made the daye and eke the night
and all thinges that are on yearth growinge —
flowes fayre that freshe can springe;
also I made all other thinge —460
the starres that be so bright.
Helias
Thou lyest! Vengeance on thee beefall!462
Owt on thee, wretche! Wroth thee I shall!
Thou callest thee ’kinge’ and ’lord of all’;
a fyend ys thee within.
Thou lyest! Vengeance on thee beefall!462
Owt on thee, wretche! Wroth thee I shall!
Thou callest thee ’kinge’ and ’lord of all’;
a fyend ys thee within.
Antechristus
Thou lyest falselye, I thee tell.466
Thou will be dampned into hell.
I made thee man of flesh and fell,
and all that ys lyvinge.
For other godes have yee nonne.
Therefore worshippe mee alonne,
the which hath made the water and stonne,472
and all at my lykinge.
Thou lyest falselye, I thee tell.466
Thou will be dampned into hell.
I made thee man of flesh and fell,
and all that ys lyvinge.
For other godes have yee nonne.
Therefore worshippe mee alonne,
the which hath made the water and stonne,472
and all at my lykinge.
Enock
Forsoothe thou lyest falselye.474
Thou art a fyende common to anoye
Goddes people that stande us bye.
In hell I would thou were.
Forsoothe thou lyest falselye.474
Thou art a fyende common to anoye
Goddes people that stande us bye.
In hell I would thou were.
Helias
Fye on thee, fellonne, fye on thee, fye!478
For all thy wytchcrafte and sorcerye,
to mote with thee I am readye,
that all the people may heare.
Fye on thee, fellonne, fye on thee, fye!478
For all thy wytchcrafte and sorcerye,
to mote with thee I am readye,
that all the people may heare.
Antechristus
Owt on you, harlottes! Whence come yee?482
Where have you anye other god but mee?
Owt on you, harlottes! Whence come yee?482
Where have you anye other god but mee?
Enock
Yes, Christe, God in Trynitie,484
thou false fayture attaynt,
that sent his Sonne from heaven-see
that for mankynde dyed on roode-tree,
that shall full soone make thee to flee,
thou faytume false and faynt.
Yes, Christe, God in Trynitie,484
thou false fayture attaynt,
that sent his Sonne from heaven-see
that for mankynde dyed on roode-tree,
that shall full soone make thee to flee,
thou faytume false and faynt.
Antechristus
Rybbauldes, ruled owt of raye!490
What ys the Trinitye for to saye?
Rybbauldes, ruled owt of raye!490
What ys the Trinitye for to saye?
Helias
Three persons, as thou leeve may,492
in on godhead in feere —
Father and Sonne, that ys noe naye,
and the Holye Ghoost styrringe aye.
That ys one God verey;
binne all three named here.
Three persons, as thou leeve may,492
in on godhead in feere —
Father and Sonne, that ys noe naye,
and the Holye Ghoost styrringe aye.
That ys one God verey;
binne all three named here.
Antechristus
Owt on you, theeves! What sayen yee?498
Wyll you have on God and three?
Howe dare you so saye?
Madmen, madmen! Therfore leeve on mee
that am on god — so ys not hee!
Then may you lyre in joye and lee,
all this land I darre laye.504
Owt on you, theeves! What sayen yee?498
Wyll you have on God and three?
Howe dare you so saye?
Madmen, madmen! Therfore leeve on mee
that am on god — so ys not hee!
Then may you lyre in joye and lee,
all this land I darre laye.504
Enock
Naye, tyrand! Understand thou this:505
withowt beginyge his godhead ys
and also without endinge, iwys.
Thus fullye leeven wee.
And thou that ingendered was amys
haste beginynge and nowe this blys,
and end shall have — no dread there ys —
full fowle, as men shall see.
Naye, tyrand! Understand thou this:505
withowt beginyge his godhead ys
and also without endinge, iwys.
Thus fullye leeven wee.
And thou that ingendered was amys
haste beginynge and nowe this blys,
and end shall have — no dread there ys —
full fowle, as men shall see.
Antechristus
Wretches! Gulles! You be blent.513
Goddes Sonne I am, from him sent.
Howe dare you maynteyne your intent,
syth hee and I bee one?
Have I not, syth I came him froo,
made the dead to speake and goe?
And to men I sent my ghoost alsoe519
that leeved mee upon.
Wretches! Gulles! You be blent.513
Goddes Sonne I am, from him sent.
Howe dare you maynteyne your intent,
syth hee and I bee one?
Have I not, syth I came him froo,
made the dead to speake and goe?
And to men I sent my ghoost alsoe519
that leeved mee upon.
Helias
Fye on thee, fellonne, fye on thee, fye!521
For through his might and his majestie,
by sufferance of God almightie,
the.people are blent throwe thee.
Yff those men be raysed wytterlye
withowt the devylles fantasye,
here shalbe prooved apertlye527
that all men shall see.
Fye on thee, fellonne, fye on thee, fye!521
For through his might and his majestie,
by sufferance of God almightie,
the.people are blent throwe thee.
Yff those men be raysed wytterlye
withowt the devylles fantasye,
here shalbe prooved apertlye527
that all men shall see.
Antechristus
Ah, fooles! I read you leeve mee upon529
that myracles have shewed to manye on,
to the people everychone,
to put them owt of doubt.
Therefore I read you hastelye
convertes to me most mightie.
I shall you save from anoye,535
and that I am abowt.
Ah, fooles! I read you leeve mee upon529
that myracles have shewed to manye on,
to the people everychone,
to put them owt of doubt.
Therefore I read you hastelye
convertes to me most mightie.
I shall you save from anoye,535
and that I am abowt.
Enock
Nowe of thy miracles would I see.537
Nowe of thy miracles would I see.537
Helias
Therefore common hither be wee.538
Doe what ys thy great postee —
and some thereof to leere.
Therefore common hither be wee.538
Doe what ys thy great postee —
and some thereof to leere.
Antechristus
Soone may you see, yf you wyll abyde,541
for I wyll neyther fight nor chyde.
Of all the world that ys so wyde,
therein ys not my peare.
Soone may you see, yf you wyll abyde,541
for I wyll neyther fight nor chyde.
Of all the world that ys so wyde,
therein ys not my peare.
Enock
Bringe forth those men here in our sight545
that thou hast reysed agaynst the right.
Yf thou bee so micle of might
to make them eate and drynke,
for verey God we will thee knowe
such a signe yf thou wylt shewe,
and doe thee reverence on a rowe551
all at thy likynge.
Bringe forth those men here in our sight545
that thou hast reysed agaynst the right.
Yf thou bee so micle of might
to make them eate and drynke,
for verey God we will thee knowe
such a signe yf thou wylt shewe,
and doe thee reverence on a rowe551
all at thy likynge.
Antechristus
Wretches, dampned all bee yee,553
but nought for that yt falleth mee,
as gratyouse god abydinge bee,
yf you wyll mend your liefe.
You dead men, ryse through my postye.
Come date and drynke, that men may see,
and prove me worthye of deitee;559
so shall we stynt all stryffe.
Wretches, dampned all bee yee,553
but nought for that yt falleth mee,
as gratyouse god abydinge bee,
yf you wyll mend your liefe.
You dead men, ryse through my postye.
Come date and drynke, that men may see,
and prove me worthye of deitee;559
so shall we stynt all stryffe.
Primus Mortuis
Lord, thy biddinge I will doe aye561
and for to date I will assaye.
Lord, thy biddinge I will doe aye561
and for to date I will assaye.
Secundtus Mortuus
And I also, all that I maye,563
wyll do thy byddinge here.
And I also, all that I maye,563
wyll do thy byddinge here.
Helias
Have here breadd both too.565
But I must blesse yt or yt goe,
that the fyend, mankyndes foe,
on hit have no power.
Have here breadd both too.565
But I must blesse yt or yt goe,
that the fyend, mankyndes foe,
on hit have no power.
This bread I blesse with my hand569
in Jesus name, I understand,
the which ys lord of sea and land
and kinge of heaven on hie.
In nomine Patris — that all hath wrought —
et Filii virginis — that deare us bought —
et Spiritus Sancti — ys all my thought —
on God and persons three.
in Jesus name, I understand,
the which ys lord of sea and land
and kinge of heaven on hie.
In nomine Patris — that all hath wrought —
et Filii virginis — that deare us bought —
et Spiritus Sancti — ys all my thought —
on God and persons three.
Primus Mortuus
Alas, put that bread out of my sight!577
To looke on hit I am not light.
That pnynt that ys uppon hit pight,
hit puttes me to great feere.
Alas, put that bread out of my sight!577
To looke on hit I am not light.
That pnynt that ys uppon hit pight,
hit puttes me to great feere.
Secundus Mortuus
To looke on hit I am not light.581
That bread to me yt ys so bright
and ys my foe both daye and night,
and puttes me to great deare.
To looke on hit I am not light.581
That bread to me yt ys so bright
and ys my foe both daye and night,
and puttes me to great deare.
Enock
Nowe you men that have donne amys,585
you see well what his power ys.
Convertes to him, I read iwys,
that you on roode hath bought.
Nowe you men that have donne amys,585
you see well what his power ys.
Convertes to him, I read iwys,
that you on roode hath bought.
Tertius Rex
A, nowe we knowe appertlye589
wee have binne brought in heresye.
With you to death we will forthye,
and never efte torne our thought.
A, nowe we knowe appertlye589
wee have binne brought in heresye.
With you to death we will forthye,
and never efte torne our thought.
Quartus Rex
Nowe, Enock and Helye, yt ys no naye.593
You have taynted the tyrant this same daye.
Blessed be Jesu, borne of a maye!
On him I leeve upon.
Nowe, Enock and Helye, yt ys no naye.593
You have taynted the tyrant this same daye.
Blessed be Jesu, borne of a maye!
On him I leeve upon.
Primtjs Rex
Thou fayture feard with fantasye,597
with sorcerye, wytchcraft, and nygromancye,
thou hast us lead in heresye.
Fye on thy workes eychone!
Thou fayture feard with fantasye,597
with sorcerye, wytchcraft, and nygromancye,
thou hast us lead in heresye.
Fye on thy workes eychone!
Secundus Rex
Jesu, for thy mycle grace,601
forgyve us all our trespasse
and bringe us to thy heavenlye place
as thou art God and man.
Nowe am I wyse made through thy might.
Blessed be thou, Jesu, daye and night!
This greesely groome greetes him to fight,607
to flea us here anomie.
Jesu, for thy mycle grace,601
forgyve us all our trespasse
and bringe us to thy heavenlye place
as thou art God and man.
Nowe am I wyse made through thy might.
Blessed be thou, Jesu, daye and night!
This greesely groome greetes him to fight,607
to flea us here anomie.
Tertius Rex
Of our lyves lett us not wreache,609
though we be slayne of such a wretche,
for Jesus sake, that maye us teache
our soules to bringe to blys.
Of our lyves lett us not wreache,609
though we be slayne of such a wretche,
for Jesus sake, that maye us teache
our soules to bringe to blys.
Quartus Rex
That was well sayd, and soe I assent.613
To dye, forsooth, ys myne intent
for Christes love omnypotent,
in cause that ys rightwyse.
That was well sayd, and soe I assent.613
To dye, forsooth, ys myne intent
for Christes love omnypotent,
in cause that ys rightwyse.
Antechristus
A, false faytures, turne you nowe?617
You shall be slayne, I make avowe;
and those traytors that so turned you,
I shall make them unfayne,
that all other by verey sight
shall knowe that I am most of might,
for with this sword nowe wyll I feight,623
for all you shall be slayne.
A, false faytures, turne you nowe?617
You shall be slayne, I make avowe;
and those traytors that so turned you,
I shall make them unfayne,
that all other by verey sight
shall knowe that I am most of might,
for with this sword nowe wyll I feight,623
for all you shall be slayne.
Tunc Antechristus occidet Enock et Heiam et omnes reges conversos cum gladio et redibit ad cathedmam; cum dicat Michaell cum gladio in dextera sua.
Michael Archangelus
Antechriste, nowe ys common this daye.625
Reigne no lenger nowe thou maye.
Hee that hath led thee alwaye,
nowe him thou must goe to.
No more men shall be slayne by thee.
My lord will dead that thou bee.
Hee that hath gyven thee this postee631
thy soule shall underfoe.
Antechriste, nowe ys common this daye.625
Reigne no lenger nowe thou maye.
Hee that hath led thee alwaye,
nowe him thou must goe to.
No more men shall be slayne by thee.
My lord will dead that thou bee.
Hee that hath gyven thee this postee631
thy soule shall underfoe.
In synne ingendered first thou was.633
In synne ledd thy lyffe thou hasse.
In synne an end nowe thow mase
that marred hasse manye one.
Nowe thou shalt knowe and wytt in hie
that more ys Goddes majestie
then eke the dyvell and thyne therebye,639
for nowe thow shalt be deade.
Thou hase ever served Sathanas
and had his power in evenye place.
Therefore thou gettes nowe no grace.
With him thou must gonne.
In synne ledd thy lyffe thou hasse.
In synne an end nowe thow mase
that marred hasse manye one.
Nowe thou shalt knowe and wytt in hie
that more ys Goddes majestie
then eke the dyvell and thyne therebye,639
for nowe thow shalt be deade.
Thou hase ever served Sathanas
and had his power in evenye place.
Therefore thou gettes nowe no grace.
With him thou must gonne.
Tunc Michael occidet Antechristum et in occidendo clamat Antechristus 'Helpe, helpe, helpe, helpe!'.
Antechristus
Helpe, Sathanas and Lucyfere!645
Belzebubb, bould batchellere!
Ragnell, Ragnell, thou art my deane!
Nowe fare I wonder evyll.
Alas, alas, where ys my power?
Alas, my wytt ys in a weare.
Nowe bodye and soule both in feare651
and all goeth to the devyll.
Helpe, Sathanas and Lucyfere!645
Belzebubb, bould batchellere!
Ragnell, Ragnell, thou art my deane!
Nowe fare I wonder evyll.
Alas, alas, where ys my power?
Alas, my wytt ys in a weare.
Nowe bodye and soule both in feare651
and all goeth to the devyll.
Tunc morietur Antechristus et venient duo demones et dicunt ut sequitur:
Primus Demon
Anonne, mayster, anonne, anone !653
From hell-ground I hard thee grone.
I thought not to come myselfe alonne
for worshippe of thine estate.
With us to hell thou shalt gonne.
For this death wee make great mone.
To wynne more soules into our wonne —659
but nowe yt ys to late!
Anonne, mayster, anonne, anone !653
From hell-ground I hard thee grone.
I thought not to come myselfe alonne
for worshippe of thine estate.
With us to hell thou shalt gonne.
For this death wee make great mone.
To wynne more soules into our wonne —659
but nowe yt ys to late!
Secundus Demon
With mee thou shalt. From mee thou come.661
Of mee shall come thy last doome,
for thou hast well deserved.
And through my might and my postee
thou hast lyved in dignitie
and many a soule deceyved.
With mee thou shalt. From mee thou come.661
Of mee shall come thy last doome,
for thou hast well deserved.
And through my might and my postee
thou hast lyved in dignitie
and many a soule deceyved.
Primus Demon
This bodye was gotten by myne assent667
in cleane whooredome, verament.
Of mother wombe or that he went,
I was him within
and taught him aye with myne intent
synne, by which hee shalbe shent.
For hee dyd my commaundement,673
his soule shall never blynne.
This bodye was gotten by myne assent667
in cleane whooredome, verament.
Of mother wombe or that he went,
I was him within
and taught him aye with myne intent
synne, by which hee shalbe shent.
For hee dyd my commaundement,673
his soule shall never blynne.
Secundus Demon
Nowe, fellowe, in fayth great mone wee maye make675
for this lord of estate that standes in this steed.
Manye a fatt morsel! wee had for his sake
of soules that should have bine saved — in hell be the hydd!
Nowe, fellowe, in fayth great mone wee maye make675
for this lord of estate that standes in this steed.
Manye a fatt morsel! wee had for his sake
of soules that should have bine saved — in hell be the hydd!
Tunc capient animam eius, et potius corpus.
Primus Demon
His soule with sorrowe in hand have I hent.679
Yee, pennance and payne soone shall hee feele.
To Lucyfere, that lord, yt shalbe present
that burne shall as a brande; his sorrowe shall not keele.
His soule with sorrowe in hand have I hent.679
Yee, pennance and payne soone shall hee feele.
To Lucyfere, that lord, yt shalbe present
that burne shall as a brande; his sorrowe shall not keele.
Secundus Demon
This proctor of prophecye hath procured manye one683
one his lawes for to leeve, and lost for his sake
theire sowles be, in sorrowe, and his shalbe soone.
Such maistries through my might manye on I do make.
This proctor of prophecye hath procured manye one683
one his lawes for to leeve, and lost for his sake
theire sowles be, in sorrowe, and his shalbe soone.
Such maistries through my might manye on I do make.
Posteaquam demones loqunti sunt, resurgens Enock et Helias ab Antechristo [coesi] et auditoribus status suos commonstrabunt.
Primus Demon
With Lucyfere, that lord, longe shall he lenge; in a seate aye with
sorrowe with him shall he sytt.
With Lucyfere, that lord, longe shall he lenge; in a seate aye with
sorrowe with him shall he sytt.
Secundus Demon
Yea, by the heeles in hell shall hee henge689
in a dungeon deepe, right in hell-pytt!
Yea, by the heeles in hell shall hee henge689
in a dungeon deepe, right in hell-pytt!
Primus Demon
To hell wyll I hye withowt anye fayle,691
with this present of pryce thither to bringe.
To hell wyll I hye withowt anye fayle,691
with this present of pryce thither to bringe.
Secundus Demon
Thou take him by the toppe and I by the tayle.693
A sorrowfull songe, in fayth, shall hee singe.
Thou take him by the toppe and I by the tayle.693
A sorrowfull songe, in fayth, shall hee singe.
Primus Demon
A, fellowe, a dole looke that thow deale695
to all this fayre companye, hence or thou wend.
A, fellowe, a dole looke that thow deale695
to all this fayre companye, hence or thou wend.
Secundus Demon
Yea, sorrowe and care ever shall the feele.697
In hell shall they dwell at theire last ende.
Yea, sorrowe and care ever shall the feele.697
In hell shall they dwell at theire last ende.
Enocke
A, lord, that all shall leade699
and both deeme the quycke and deade!
That reverence thee, thou on them reade
and them through right releaved.
I was deade and right here slayne,
but through thy might, lord, and thy mayne
thou hast me reased up agayne.705
Thee will I love and leeve.
A, lord, that all shall leade699
and both deeme the quycke and deade!
That reverence thee, thou on them reade
and them through right releaved.
I was deade and right here slayne,
but through thy might, lord, and thy mayne
thou hast me reased up agayne.705
Thee will I love and leeve.
Helias
Yea, lord, blessed must thou bee.707
My flesh glorifyed nowe I see.
Wytt ney sleight agaynst thee
conspired may be by noe waye.
All that leeven in thee stydfastlye
thou helpes, lord, from all anoye,
for dead I was and nowe lyre I.713
Honored be thou aye!
Yea, lord, blessed must thou bee.707
My flesh glorifyed nowe I see.
Wytt ney sleight agaynst thee
conspired may be by noe waye.
All that leeven in thee stydfastlye
thou helpes, lord, from all anoye,
for dead I was and nowe lyre I.713
Honored be thou aye!
Mychaell
Enock and Helye, come you anon.715
My lord wyll that you with mee gonne
to heaven-blysse, both blood and bone,
evermore there to bee.
You have binne longe, for you bynne wyse,
dwellinge in yearthly paradyce;
but to heaven, where himselfe ys,721
nowe shall you goe with mee.
Enock and Helye, come you anon.715
My lord wyll that you with mee gonne
to heaven-blysse, both blood and bone,
evermore there to bee.
You have binne longe, for you bynne wyse,
dwellinge in yearthly paradyce;
but to heaven, where himselfe ys,721
nowe shall you goe with mee.
Tunc abducens eos ad coelos, cantabit Angelus 'Gaudete justi in domino' etc.
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Pagina Vicessima Quanta et Omnium Postmema: De Judicio Extremo
Deus
Ego sum alpha et omega, I, primus et novissimus.
I God, greatest of degree,
in whom begyninge non may bee,
that I am pearles of postee,
nowe appertly that shalbe preeved.
In my godhead are persons three;
maye non in faye from other flee.7
Yett soveraygne might that ys in mee
may justly be meeved.
Ego sum alpha et omega, I, primus et novissimus.
I God, greatest of degree,
in whom begyninge non may bee,
that I am pearles of postee,
nowe appertly that shalbe preeved.
In my godhead are persons three;
maye non in faye from other flee.7
Yett soveraygne might that ys in mee
may justly be meeved.
It ys full youre syns I beheight10
to make a reckoninge of the right.
Nowe to that doome I will mee dight
that dead shall dulye dread.
Therefore, my angelles fayre and bright,
looke that you wake eych worldlye wight
that I maye see all in my sight16
that I blood forth can bleede.
to make a reckoninge of the right.
Nowe to that doome I will mee dight
that dead shall dulye dread.
Therefore, my angelles fayre and bright,
looke that you wake eych worldlye wight
that I maye see all in my sight16
that I blood forth can bleede.
Shewe you my crosse appertlye here,18
crowne of thorné, sponge and speare,
and nayles to them that wanted nere
to come to this anoye;
and what weede for them I weare,
upon my bodye nowe I beare.
The most stowtest this sight shall steare24
that standeth by streete or stye.
crowne of thorné, sponge and speare,
and nayles to them that wanted nere
to come to this anoye;
and what weede for them I weare,
upon my bodye nowe I beare.
The most stowtest this sight shall steare24
that standeth by streete or stye.
Angelus Primus
Lord that madest through thy might26
heaven and yearth, daye and night,
withowt distance wee be dight
your byddinge for to donne.
And for to awake eyche worldlye wight
I shall bee readye, artd that in height,
that they shall shewe them in thy sight.32
Thou shalt see, lord, full soone.
Lord that madest through thy might26
heaven and yearth, daye and night,
withowt distance wee be dight
your byddinge for to donne.
And for to awake eyche worldlye wight
I shall bee readye, artd that in height,
that they shall shewe them in thy sight.32
Thou shalt see, lord, full soone.
Secundus Angelus
Take wee our beames and fast blowe.34
All mankynd shall them knowe.
Good accompt that nowe can shewe,
soone yt shalbe scene.
That have done well in there lyvinge,
they shall have joye withowt enclinge.
That evell have done withowt mendinge40
shall ever have sorrowe and teene.
Take wee our beames and fast blowe.34
All mankynd shall them knowe.
Good accompt that nowe can shewe,
soone yt shalbe scene.
That have done well in there lyvinge,
they shall have joye withowt enclinge.
That evell have done withowt mendinge40
shall ever have sorrowe and teene.
Tunc angeli tubas accipient et flabunt, et omnes mortui de sepulchris surgent, quorum dicat primus Papa Salvatus.
Papa Salvatus
A, lord, mercye nowe aske wee,42
that dyed for us on the roode-tree.
Hit ys three hundreth yeares and three
synce I was put in grave.
Nowe through thy might and thy postye
thy beames blast bath raysed mee —
I, flesh and blood as I nowe see —48
my judgment for to have.
A, lord, mercye nowe aske wee,42
that dyed for us on the roode-tree.
Hit ys three hundreth yeares and three
synce I was put in grave.
Nowe through thy might and thy postye
thy beames blast bath raysed mee —
I, flesh and blood as I nowe see —48
my judgment for to have.
While that I lyved in flesh and bloodd,50
thy great godhead that ys so good
mee knewe I never, but ever was wood
worshipps for to wynne.
The wyttes, lord, thou sent to mee
I spend to come to great degree.
They highest office under thee56
in yearth thou puttest me yn.
thy great godhead that ys so good
mee knewe I never, but ever was wood
worshipps for to wynne.
The wyttes, lord, thou sent to mee
I spend to come to great degree.
They highest office under thee56
in yearth thou puttest me yn.
Thou grantest me, lord, through thy grace,58
Peters power and his place.
Yett was I blent. Alas, alas,
I dyd not thyne assent.
But my fleshiye will that wicked was,
the which raysed nowe thou hasse,
I forthered, lord, before thy face64
shall take his judgment.
Peters power and his place.
Yett was I blent. Alas, alas,
I dyd not thyne assent.
But my fleshiye will that wicked was,
the which raysed nowe thou hasse,
I forthered, lord, before thy face64
shall take his judgment.
When I in yearth was at my will,66
this world mee blent, both lowde and styll;
but thy commandment to fulfill
I was full neglygent.
But purged yt ys with paynes yll
in purgatorye that sore can gryll.
Yett thy grace I hope to come tyll72
after my great torment.
this world mee blent, both lowde and styll;
but thy commandment to fulfill
I was full neglygent.
But purged yt ys with paynes yll
in purgatorye that sore can gryll.
Yett thy grace I hope to come tyll72
after my great torment.
And yett, lord, I must dread thee74
for my great synne when I thee see;
for thou art most in majestie,
of mercye nowe I call.
The paynes that I have longe in bee,
as hard as hell save hope of lee,
agayne to goe never suffer mee80
for ought that may befall.
for my great synne when I thee see;
for thou art most in majestie,
of mercye nowe I call.
The paynes that I have longe in bee,
as hard as hell save hope of lee,
agayne to goe never suffer mee80
for ought that may befall.
Imperator Salvatus
A, lord and soveraygne savyoure,82
that lyvinge put mee to honour
and made me kinge and emperour,
highest of kythe and kynne —
my flesh, that fallen was as the flowre,
thou hasse restored in this stowre
and with paynes of great languowre88
clensed mee of my synne.
A, lord and soveraygne savyoure,82
that lyvinge put mee to honour
and made me kinge and emperour,
highest of kythe and kynne —
my flesh, that fallen was as the flowre,
thou hasse restored in this stowre
and with paynes of great languowre88
clensed mee of my synne.
In purgatorye my soule hath binne90
a thousand yeares in woe and teene.
Nowe ys noe synne upon mee seene,
for purged I am of pyne.
Though that I to synne were bayne and bowne
and coveted ryches and renowne,
yett at the last contrytion96
bath made mee on of thyne.
a thousand yeares in woe and teene.
Nowe ys noe synne upon mee seene,
for purged I am of pyne.
Though that I to synne were bayne and bowne
and coveted ryches and renowne,
yett at the last contrytion96
bath made mee on of thyne.
As hard payne, I darre well saye,98
in purgatorye are night and daye
as are in hell, save by on waye —
that one shall have an end.
in purgatorye are night and daye
as are in hell, save by on waye —
that one shall have an end.
Worshipped bee thou, high justice,102
that mee hasse made in flesh to ryse.
Nowe wott I well, those that have binne wyse
shall come unto thy welth.
Grant me, lord, amongest moe,
that purged am of synne and woe,
on thy right hand that I maye goe108
to that everlastinge health.
that mee hasse made in flesh to ryse.
Nowe wott I well, those that have binne wyse
shall come unto thy welth.
Grant me, lord, amongest moe,
that purged am of synne and woe,
on thy right hand that I maye goe108
to that everlastinge health.
Rex Salvatus
A, lord of lordes and kinge of kinges110
and informer of all thinges,
thy power, lord, spreades and springes,
as soothly here ys seene.
After bale, boote thou bringes,
and after teene-tyde tydinges
to all that ever thy names mynes116
and buxon to thee benne.
A, lord of lordes and kinge of kinges110
and informer of all thinges,
thy power, lord, spreades and springes,
as soothly here ys seene.
After bale, boote thou bringes,
and after teene-tyde tydinges
to all that ever thy names mynes116
and buxon to thee benne.
While I was lord of land and leede118
in purple and in rych weede,
meethought to thee I had no neede,
so wronge the world me wyled.
Though thou for me thy blood can sheede,
yett in my hart more can I heede
my flesh to further and to feede,124
but the soule was ever begyled.
in purple and in rych weede,
meethought to thee I had no neede,
so wronge the world me wyled.
Though thou for me thy blood can sheede,
yett in my hart more can I heede
my flesh to further and to feede,124
but the soule was ever begyled.
My fowle bodye through synne blent,126
that rotten was and all torent,
through thy might, lord omnipotent,
raysed and whole yt ys.
My soule that ys in bales brent
to my bodye thou hast nowe sent
to take before the judgment132
of that I have donne amys.
that rotten was and all torent,
through thy might, lord omnipotent,
raysed and whole yt ys.
My soule that ys in bales brent
to my bodye thou hast nowe sent
to take before the judgment132
of that I have donne amys.
But, lord, though I were synfull aye,134
contrytion yett at my last daye
and almes-deedes that I dyd aye
hath holpen me from hell.
But well I wott that ylke waye
that Abraham went wynde I maye,
for I am purged to thy paye,140
with thee evermore to dwell.
contrytion yett at my last daye
and almes-deedes that I dyd aye
hath holpen me from hell.
But well I wott that ylke waye
that Abraham went wynde I maye,
for I am purged to thy paye,140
with thee evermore to dwell.
Regina Salvata
Pearles prynce of most postye142
that after langwore lendeth lee,
that nowe in bodye hasse raysed mee
from fyre to rest and rowe —
my flesh, that as flowre can flye
and powder was, through thy pyttie
together hasse brought, as I nowe see,148
the soule and bodye too.
Pearles prynce of most postye142
that after langwore lendeth lee,
that nowe in bodye hasse raysed mee
from fyre to rest and rowe —
my flesh, that as flowre can flye
and powder was, through thy pyttie
together hasse brought, as I nowe see,148
the soule and bodye too.
While I in yearth rych can goe150
in softe sandalles and silke alsoe,
velvet also that wrought me woe,
and all such other weedes,
neyther prayed I ney faste.
Saffe almes-deedes, yf any paste,
and great repentance at the laste156
hath gotten me to thy grace,
in softe sandalles and silke alsoe,
velvet also that wrought me woe,
and all such other weedes,
neyther prayed I ney faste.
Saffe almes-deedes, yf any paste,
and great repentance at the laste156
hath gotten me to thy grace,
that saved I hope fullye to bee,158
for purged synnes that were in mee.
Thy laste doome may I not flee,
to come before thy face.
All that might excyte lecherye —
perrelles and precyouse perrye —
agaynst thy byddinge used I,164
and other wycked deedes.
for purged synnes that were in mee.
Thy laste doome may I not flee,
to come before thy face.
All that might excyte lecherye —
perrelles and precyouse perrye —
agaynst thy byddinge used I,164
and other wycked deedes.
After purgatorye-paynes166
from me thy lordshippe thou ney laynes.
To warne thy doome mee ney gaynes,
though I were never so greate.
Sythe I have suifred woe and teene
in purgatorye longe too benne,
lett never my synne be on me seene172
but, lord, thou hit forgett.
from me thy lordshippe thou ney laynes.
To warne thy doome mee ney gaynes,
though I were never so greate.
Sythe I have suifred woe and teene
in purgatorye longe too benne,
lett never my synne be on me seene172
but, lord, thou hit forgett.
Tunc venient damnati.
Papa Damnatus
Alas, alas, alas, alas!174
Nowe am I worse then ever I was.
My bodye agayne the soule hasse
that longe hase benne in hell.
Together the bee — nowe ys noe grace —
fyled to bee before thy face,
and after my death here in this place180
in payne ever to dwell.
Alas, alas, alas, alas!174
Nowe am I worse then ever I was.
My bodye agayne the soule hasse
that longe hase benne in hell.
Together the bee — nowe ys noe grace —
fyled to bee before thy face,
and after my death here in this place180
in payne ever to dwell.
Nowe bootelesse ys to aske mercye,182
for, lyvinge, highest in yearth was I,
and cunynge closen in cleargye;
but covetousnes dyd me care.
Also sylver and symonye
made mee pope unworthye.
That burnes me nowe, full witterlye,188
for of blys I am full bare.
for, lyvinge, highest in yearth was I,
and cunynge closen in cleargye;
but covetousnes dyd me care.
Also sylver and symonye
made mee pope unworthye.
That burnes me nowe, full witterlye,188
for of blys I am full bare.
Also, why spend I wronge my wytte190
in covetousnes my hart to knytte?
Hard and hoft nowe feele I hitt;
hell howldes me right here.
My bodye burnes everye bytt.
Of sorrowe must I never be shutt.
Mee to save from helI-pytt196
nowe helpeth noe prayer.
in covetousnes my hart to knytte?
Hard and hoft nowe feele I hitt;
hell howldes me right here.
My bodye burnes everye bytt.
Of sorrowe must I never be shutt.
Mee to save from helI-pytt196
nowe helpeth noe prayer.
Of all the soules in Christianitie198
that damned were while I had degree
nowe gyve accompt behoveth mee,
through my lawes forlorne.
Also damned nowe must I bee.
Accompt befalles, or elles to flee.
Make me deafe, I cojure thee,204
as I had never binne borne.
that damned were while I had degree
nowe gyve accompt behoveth mee,
through my lawes forlorne.
Also damned nowe must I bee.
Accompt befalles, or elles to flee.
Make me deafe, I cojure thee,204
as I had never binne borne.
Imperator Damnatus
Alas, nowe sterred I am in this stowre.206
Alas, nowe fallen ys my flowre.
Alas, for synne nowe cease succour.
No sylver maye mee save.
Alas, that I ever was emperoure.
Alas, that I ever had towne or towre.
Alas, hard bye I my honour;212
hell-paynes for yt I have.
Alas, nowe sterred I am in this stowre.206
Alas, nowe fallen ys my flowre.
Alas, for synne nowe cease succour.
No sylver maye mee save.
Alas, that I ever was emperoure.
Alas, that I ever had towne or towre.
Alas, hard bye I my honour;212
hell-paynes for yt I have.
Alas, in world whye was I ware?214
Alas, that ever mother mee bare!
Alas, there ys noe yeane-chare!
Scape may I not this chance.
Alas, doe evell who ys that dare?
To threpe no more us ne dare,
for to payne we ordayned are,220
ever withowt delyverance.
Alas, that ever mother mee bare!
Alas, there ys noe yeane-chare!
Scape may I not this chance.
Alas, doe evell who ys that dare?
To threpe no more us ne dare,
for to payne we ordayned are,220
ever withowt delyverance.
Nowe ys manslaughter upon mee seene.222
Nowe covetousnes makes my care keene.
Nowe wronge-workinge, withowten weene,
that I in world have wrought,
nowe traytorouse tornes do me teene,
and false doomes all bydeene.
In gluttonye I have in binne228
that shall nowe deare be bought.
Nowe covetousnes makes my care keene.
Nowe wronge-workinge, withowten weene,
that I in world have wrought,
nowe traytorouse tornes do me teene,
and false doomes all bydeene.
In gluttonye I have in binne228
that shall nowe deare be bought.
Nowe knowe I what I dyd with wronge230
and eke my lyther lyvinge longe.
Falsehoode to hell makes mee to fonge,
in fyre ever fowle to fare.
Misbegotten money ever I myxed amonge.
Nowe ys me yeelded to hell yonge.
Whye were I not dead as ys the donge?236
For deole I drowpe and dare!
and eke my lyther lyvinge longe.
Falsehoode to hell makes mee to fonge,
in fyre ever fowle to fare.
Misbegotten money ever I myxed amonge.
Nowe ys me yeelded to hell yonge.
Whye were I not dead as ys the donge?236
For deole I drowpe and dare!
Rex Damnatus
Alas, unlykinge ys my lott.238
My weale ys gonne, of woe I wott.
My synne ys seene I was in sett.
Of sorrowe nowe may I synge.
To hell-payne that ys so hott
for my misdeedes wend I mot.
Alas, that I hadd beene sheepe or goatte244
when I was crowned kinge.
Alas, unlykinge ys my lott.238
My weale ys gonne, of woe I wott.
My synne ys seene I was in sett.
Of sorrowe nowe may I synge.
To hell-payne that ys so hott
for my misdeedes wend I mot.
Alas, that I hadd beene sheepe or goatte244
when I was crowned kinge.
When I was in my majestie,246
soveraigne of shyre and of cyttye,
never did I good. In noe degree
through me was any grace.
Of poore had I never pittie.
Sore ne sycke would I never see.
Nowe have I languowre and they have lee.252
Alas, alas, alas!
soveraigne of shyre and of cyttye,
never did I good. In noe degree
through me was any grace.
Of poore had I never pittie.
Sore ne sycke would I never see.
Nowe have I languowre and they have lee.252
Alas, alas, alas!
Wronge ever I wrought to eych wight.254
For pennyes, poore in payne I pight.
Relygion I reaved agaynst the right.
That Jkeenlye] nowe I knowe.
Lecherye, I held hit light.
In covetousenes my hart was clight.
On good deede in God his sight260
nowe have I not to shewe.
For pennyes, poore in payne I pight.
Relygion I reaved agaynst the right.
That Jkeenlye] nowe I knowe.
Lecherye, I held hit light.
In covetousenes my hart was clight.
On good deede in God his sight260
nowe have I not to shewe.
Regina Damnata
Alas, alas! Nowe am I lorne.262
Alas ! With teene nowe am I torne.
Alas, that I was.of woman borne,
this bytter bale to byde.
I made my moane both even and [morne]
for feare to come Jesu beforne
that crowned for mee was with thorne268
and thrust into the syde.
Alas, alas! Nowe am I lorne.262
Alas ! With teene nowe am I torne.
Alas, that I was.of woman borne,
this bytter bale to byde.
I made my moane both even and [morne]
for feare to come Jesu beforne
that crowned for mee was with thorne268
and thrust into the syde.
Alas, that I was woman wrought.270
Alas, whye God made me of nought
and with his pretyouse blood me bought
to worke agaynst his wyll?
Of lecherye I never wrought,
but ever to that synne I sought,
that of that fylth in deede and thought276
yett had I never that fyll.
Alas, whye God made me of nought
and with his pretyouse blood me bought
to worke agaynst his wyll?
Of lecherye I never wrought,
but ever to that synne I sought,
that of that fylth in deede and thought276
yett had I never that fyll.
Fye on pearles! Fye on prydee!278
Fye on gowne! Fye on guyde!
Fye on hewe ! Fye on hyde!
These harrowe me to hell.
Agaynst this chance I may not chyde.
This bitter bale I must abyde.
Yea, woe and teene I suffer this tyde,284
noe lyvinge tonge may tell.
Fye on gowne! Fye on guyde!
Fye on hewe ! Fye on hyde!
These harrowe me to hell.
Agaynst this chance I may not chyde.
This bitter bale I must abyde.
Yea, woe and teene I suffer this tyde,284
noe lyvinge tonge may tell.
I, that soe seemelye was in sight,286
where ys my blee that ys so bright?
Where ys baron, where ys knight
for mee to alledge the lawe?
Where in world ys any wight
that for my fayrenes nowe wyll fight,
or from this death I am to dight292
that darre mee heathen drawe?
where ys my blee that ys so bright?
Where ys baron, where ys knight
for mee to alledge the lawe?
Where in world ys any wight
that for my fayrenes nowe wyll fight,
or from this death I am to dight292
that darre mee heathen drawe?
Justiciarius Damnatus
Alas! Of sorrowe nowe ys my sawe.294
Alas! For hell I am in awe.
My fleshe as flowre that all to-flawe
nowe tydes a fearely fytt.
Alas, that ever I learned lawe,
for suffer I must manye a hard thrawe;
for the devyll will me drawe300
right even into his pytt.
Alas! Of sorrowe nowe ys my sawe.294
Alas! For hell I am in awe.
My fleshe as flowre that all to-flawe
nowe tydes a fearely fytt.
Alas, that ever I learned lawe,
for suffer I must manye a hard thrawe;
for the devyll will me drawe300
right even into his pytt.
Alas! While that I lyved in land,302
[wrought] to worke I would not wond
but falsely causes tooke in hand
and mych woe dyd elles.
When I sought sylver or rych sound
of baron, burges, or of bound,
his moote to further ever I would found,308
were yt never so false.
Nowe ys the dyvell readye, I see,
his moote to further agaynst mee
for the judge of such postye
that mee wyll not avayle;
harte and thought both knoweth hee.314
Though I would lye, noe boote wyll bee.
Alas, this hard fytt to flee
rufullye I must fayle.
[wrought] to worke I would not wond
but falsely causes tooke in hand
and mych woe dyd elles.
When I sought sylver or rych sound
of baron, burges, or of bound,
his moote to further ever I would found,308
were yt never so false.
Nowe ys the dyvell readye, I see,
his moote to further agaynst mee
for the judge of such postye
that mee wyll not avayle;
harte and thought both knoweth hee.314
Though I would lye, noe boote wyll bee.
Alas, this hard fytt to flee
rufullye I must fayle.
All my lyeffe ever I was bowne318
to trouble poore in towre an towne,
payre Holy Church possession
and sharpely them to shend.
To reave and robbe relygion,
that was all my devotyon.
Therefore mee tydes damnatyon324
and payne withowten end.
to trouble poore in towre an towne,
payre Holy Church possession
and sharpely them to shend.
To reave and robbe relygion,
that was all my devotyon.
Therefore mee tydes damnatyon324
and payne withowten end.
Mercator Damnatus
Alas, alas, nowe woe ys mee!326
My fowle bodye, that rotten hath be,
and soule together nowe I see.
All stynketh, full of synne.
Alas! Marchandize maketh mee,
and purchasinge of land and fee,
in hell-payne evermore to bee,332
and bale that never shall blynne.
Alas, alas, nowe woe ys mee!326
My fowle bodye, that rotten hath be,
and soule together nowe I see.
All stynketh, full of synne.
Alas! Marchandize maketh mee,
and purchasinge of land and fee,
in hell-payne evermore to bee,332
and bale that never shall blynne.
Alas! In world fervent was I334
to purchase landes falselye.
Poore men I dyd such anoye,
made them theire landes to sell.
But when I dyed, wytterlye,
all that I had, my enemye
both bodye and soule damned therebye340
ever to the payne of hell.
to purchase landes falselye.
Poore men I dyd such anoye,
made them theire landes to sell.
But when I dyed, wytterlye,
all that I had, my enemye
both bodye and soule damned therebye340
ever to the payne of hell.
Yett might not false. purchase suffyce,342
but ofte I dealed with marchandyce;
for there methought wyninge would ryse,
I used yt manye a yeare.
Ofte I sett upon false assyce,
rayvinge poore with layinge myse.
Falsely, by God and saynte Hyse348
a thousand tyme I sware.
but ofte I dealed with marchandyce;
for there methought wyninge would ryse,
I used yt manye a yeare.
Ofte I sett upon false assyce,
rayvinge poore with layinge myse.
Falsely, by God and saynte Hyse348
a thousand tyme I sware.
Occurre I used wylfullye.350
Wanne I never so much therebye,
to Holye Church never taythed I,
for meethought that was lorne.
Why made thou me, lord, of nought? Whye?
To worch in world so wickedlye
and nowe burne in the dyvelles bellye?356
Alas, that ever I was borne!
Wanne I never so much therebye,
to Holye Church never taythed I,
for meethought that was lorne.
Why made thou me, lord, of nought? Whye?
To worch in world so wickedlye
and nowe burne in the dyvelles bellye?356
Alas, that ever I was borne!
Finitis lamentationibus mortuorum, [descendet] Jesus quasi in nube, si fieri potent, quia, secundum doctoris opiniones, in aere prope terram judicabit Filius Dei. Stabunt angeli cum cruce, corona spinea, lancea, et instrumentis allis; ipsa demonstrant.
Jesus
You good and evell that here benne lent,358
here you come to your judgment,
yf you wyst whereto hit would appent
and in what manere.
But all myne, as I have ment —
prophettes, patriarches here present —
must knowe my doome with good intent.364
Therefore I am nowe here.
You good and evell that here benne lent,358
here you come to your judgment,
yf you wyst whereto hit would appent
and in what manere.
But all myne, as I have ment —
prophettes, patriarches here present —
must knowe my doome with good intent.364
Therefore I am nowe here.
But you shall heare and see expresse366
I doe to you all rightwysenes.
Loovesome deedes more and lesse
I wyll rehearse nowe here.
Of yearth through mee made, man, thou was
and putt in place of greate cleanes
from which thou was, through wyckednes,372
away then wayved weare.
I doe to you all rightwysenes.
Loovesome deedes more and lesse
I wyll rehearse nowe here.
Of yearth through mee made, man, thou was
and putt in place of greate cleanes
from which thou was, through wyckednes,372
away then wayved weare.
When thou had donne this trespasse,374
yett wayted I which way best was
thee to recover in this case
into my companye.
Howe might I do thee more grace
then that selfe kynd that thou hasse
take — here nowe in this place380
appeareth appertlye —
yett wayted I which way best was
thee to recover in this case
into my companye.
Howe might I do thee more grace
then that selfe kynd that thou hasse
take — here nowe in this place380
appeareth appertlye —
after dyed on the roode-tree382
and my blood shedd, as thou may see,
to pryve the devyll of his postie
and wynne that was awaye;
the which blood — behouldes yee —
fleshe-houlden tell nowe I would should be
for certayne poyntes that lyked mee388
of which I will nowe saye.
and my blood shedd, as thou may see,
to pryve the devyll of his postie
and wynne that was awaye;
the which blood — behouldes yee —
fleshe-houlden tell nowe I would should be
for certayne poyntes that lyked mee388
of which I will nowe saye.
On cause was this, certeynlye,390
that to my Father almightie
at my Assentyon offer might I
this blood, pnayinge a boone:
that hee of you should have mercye
and more gracyous be therebye
when you had synned horryblie,396
not takinge vengeance to soone.
that to my Father almightie
at my Assentyon offer might I
this blood, pnayinge a boone:
that hee of you should have mercye
and more gracyous be therebye
when you had synned horryblie,396
not takinge vengeance to soone.
Also, I would, withowten were,398
this bloodd should nowe be shewed here
that the Jewes dyd in this manere
might knowe appertlye
howe unkynd they them beare.
Behould on mee and you may lere
whether I be God in full powere404
or elles man onlye.
this bloodd should nowe be shewed here
that the Jewes dyd in this manere
might knowe appertlye
howe unkynd they them beare.
Behould on mee and you may lere
whether I be God in full powere404
or elles man onlye.
Also, my blood nowe shewed ys406
that good therebye maye have blys
that avoyded wyckednes, iwys,
and ever good workes wrought.
And evyll also, that dyd amysse,
must have greate sorrowe in sight of this
that lost that joye that was his412
that him on roode-tree bought.
that good therebye maye have blys
that avoyded wyckednes, iwys,
and ever good workes wrought.
And evyll also, that dyd amysse,
must have greate sorrowe in sight of this
that lost that joye that was his412
that him on roode-tree bought.
Yett, for all this greate torment414
that suffered here while I was lent,
the more spared in your intent.
I am not as I feele.
For my bodye ys all torent
with othes false aiwayes fervent;
noe lymme on mee but yt is lent420
from head right to the heele.
that suffered here while I was lent,
the more spared in your intent.
I am not as I feele.
For my bodye ys all torent
with othes false aiwayes fervent;
noe lymme on mee but yt is lent420
from head right to the heele.
Nowe that you shall appertlye see422
freshe blood bleede, man, for thee —
good to joye and full greate lee,
the evyll to damnatyon.
Behould nowe, all men! Looke on mee
and see my blood freshe owt flee
that I bleede on roode-tree428
for your salvatyon.
freshe blood bleede, man, for thee —
good to joye and full greate lee,
the evyll to damnatyon.
Behould nowe, all men! Looke on mee
and see my blood freshe owt flee
that I bleede on roode-tree428
for your salvatyon.
Tunc emittet sanguinem de latere eius.
Howe durst you ever doe amys430
when you unthought you of this,
that I bleede to bringe you to blys
and suffered such woo.
Me you must not white, iwysse,
though I doe nowe as right ys.
Therefore eych man reacon his,436
for ryghtwysenes must goo.
when you unthought you of this,
that I bleede to bringe you to blys
and suffered such woo.
Me you must not white, iwysse,
though I doe nowe as right ys.
Therefore eych man reacon his,436
for ryghtwysenes must goo.
Papa Salvatus
A, lord, though I lyved in synne,438
in purgatorye I have [bene] in.
Suffer my bale for to blynne
and bringe mee to this blysse.
A, lord, though I lyved in synne,438
in purgatorye I have [bene] in.
Suffer my bale for to blynne
and bringe mee to this blysse.
Imperator Salvatus
Yea, lord, and I have therein442
bee more then three hundreth yeares and three.
Nowe I am cleane, forsake not mee,
although I dyd amysse.
Yea, lord, and I have therein442
bee more then three hundreth yeares and three.
Nowe I am cleane, forsake not mee,
although I dyd amysse.
Rex Salvatus
Lord, receyve me to thy grace446
that payne hath suffered in this place.
Although I foule and wycked was,
washen yt ys awaye.
Lord, receyve me to thy grace446
that payne hath suffered in this place.
Although I foule and wycked was,
washen yt ys awaye.
Regina Salvata
And I, lord, to thee crye and call,450
thy owne christen and thy thrall,
that of my synnes am purged all,
of thy joye I thee praye.
And I, lord, to thee crye and call,450
thy owne christen and thy thrall,
that of my synnes am purged all,
of thy joye I thee praye.
Jesus
Come hither to mee, my dearlynges deare,454
that blessed in world aiwayse weare.
Take my realme, all in feare,
that for you ordayned ys.
For while I was on yearth here
you gave mee meate, in good manere;
therefore in heaven-blysse cleare460
you shall ever lenge, iwysse.
Come hither to mee, my dearlynges deare,454
that blessed in world aiwayse weare.
Take my realme, all in feare,
that for you ordayned ys.
For while I was on yearth here
you gave mee meate, in good manere;
therefore in heaven-blysse cleare460
you shall ever lenge, iwysse.
In great thyrst you gave me drynke,462
when I was naked also clothinge,
and when mee needed harboringe
you harbored me in cold.
And other deedes to my lykinge
you dyd on yearth there lyvinge.
Therefore you shall be quytte that thinge468
in heaven an hundrethfold.
when I was naked also clothinge,
and when mee needed harboringe
you harbored me in cold.
And other deedes to my lykinge
you dyd on yearth there lyvinge.
Therefore you shall be quytte that thinge468
in heaven an hundrethfold.
Papa Salvatus
Lord, on this can I not mynne:470
earth when I was dwellinge in,
thee in myscheffe or any unwynne
to shewe such a will.
Lord, on this can I not mynne:470
earth when I was dwellinge in,
thee in myscheffe or any unwynne
to shewe such a will.
Imperator Salvatus
Noe, syckerlye! I can have noe mynde474
that ever to thee I was so kynd,
for there I might thee never fynd,
such kyndnes to fulfyll.
Noe, syckerlye! I can have noe mynde474
that ever to thee I was so kynd,
for there I might thee never fynd,
such kyndnes to fulfyll.
Jesus
Yes, forsoothe, my freindes deare,478
such as poore and naked weare,
you cladd and fedd them both in feere
and harbored them alsoe.
Such as weare also in great dangere,
in hard prysoun yn yearth here,
you visited them in meeke mannere,484
all men in such woe.
Yes, forsoothe, my freindes deare,478
such as poore and naked weare,
you cladd and fedd them both in feere
and harbored them alsoe.
Such as weare also in great dangere,
in hard prysoun yn yearth here,
you visited them in meeke mannere,484
all men in such woe.
Therefore, as I you ere tould,486
you shalbe quytt an hundrethfould.
In my blysse, bee you bowld,
evermore you shall bee.
There neyther honger ys ney could
but all thinges as yourselves would —
everlastinge joye to yonge and old492
that in yearth pleased mee.
you shalbe quytt an hundrethfould.
In my blysse, bee you bowld,
evermore you shall bee.
There neyther honger ys ney could
but all thinges as yourselves would —
everlastinge joye to yonge and old492
that in yearth pleased mee.
Therfore, my angeles, goe you anon494
and twyne my chosen everye one
from them that have benne my foen
and bringe them unto blysse.
On my right hand they shall be sett,
for soe full yore I them beheight
when the dyd withowten lett500
my byddinge not amysse.
and twyne my chosen everye one
from them that have benne my foen
and bringe them unto blysse.
On my right hand they shall be sett,
for soe full yore I them beheight
when the dyd withowten lett500
my byddinge not amysse.
Primus Angelus
Lord, we shall never blynne502
tyll we have brought them blys within,
those soules that benne withowten synne,
full soone, as you shall see.
Lord, we shall never blynne502
tyll we have brought them blys within,
those soules that benne withowten synne,
full soone, as you shall see.
Secundus Angelus
And I knowe them well affyne506
which bodyes, lord, that benne thyne.
The shall have joye withowten pyne
that never shall ended bee.
And I knowe them well affyne506
which bodyes, lord, that benne thyne.
The shall have joye withowten pyne
that never shall ended bee.
Tunc angel ibunt ac cantabunt euntes ac venientes 'Letamini in domino, salvator mundi, domine.' Ac omnes salvati eos sequentur; postea veniunt demones, quorum dicat Primus.
Demon Primus
A, rightuouse judge, and most of might,510
that there art sett to deeme the right,
mercye thou was, nowe ys gright,
to save these men from pyne.
Doe as thou hast yoare beheight.
Those that be synnfull in thy sight,
to reacon there deedes I am dight516
to proove these men for myne.
A, rightuouse judge, and most of might,510
that there art sett to deeme the right,
mercye thou was, nowe ys gright,
to save these men from pyne.
Doe as thou hast yoare beheight.
Those that be synnfull in thy sight,
to reacon there deedes I am dight516
to proove these men for myne.
Judge this pope myne in this place518
that worthye ys for his trespace —
and ought to be thyne through grace —
through synne commynne myne.
A christen man I wott hee was,
knewe good from evell in eych case,
but my commandment donne hee hase,524
and ever forsaken thyne.
that worthye ys for his trespace —
and ought to be thyne through grace —
through synne commynne myne.
A christen man I wott hee was,
knewe good from evell in eych case,
but my commandment donne hee hase,524
and ever forsaken thyne.
Through mercye hee should be thyne,526
but myne through wyckednes and synne;
thyne through passion thou was in,
and myne through temptatyon.
To mee obedyent hee was aye,
and thy commandment put awaye.
Thou righteouse judge therefore I praye,532
deeme him to my pryson.
but myne through wyckednes and synne;
thyne through passion thou was in,
and myne through temptatyon.
To mee obedyent hee was aye,
and thy commandment put awaye.
Thou righteouse judge therefore I praye,532
deeme him to my pryson.
This emperour also that standeth by,534
I hould him myne full wytterlye,
that held him ever in heresye
and leeved not on thy lore.
Therefore I tell thee verament
myne hee ys withowt judgment.
Thou sayd, when thou on yearth went,540
that leeved not, damned were.
I hould him myne full wytterlye,
that held him ever in heresye
and leeved not on thy lore.
Therefore I tell thee verament
myne hee ys withowt judgment.
Thou sayd, when thou on yearth went,540
that leeved not, damned were.
'Qui non credit, jam judicatus est.'
This kinge and queene would never knowe542
poore men, them almes to showe.
Therefore, put them all from you
that stand before thy face,
and I shall leade them tyll a lowe;
there fyre shall burne though no man blowe.
I have them tyed upon a rowe;548
they shall never passe that place.
poore men, them almes to showe.
Therefore, put them all from you
that stand before thy face,
and I shall leade them tyll a lowe;
there fyre shall burne though no man blowe.
I have them tyed upon a rowe;548
they shall never passe that place.
Secundus Demon
Naye, I wyll spute with him this550
that sytteth as high justice,
and yf I see he be righteous
soone I shall assaye.
And other he shall, forsooth iwysse,
forsake that of him wrytten ys
or these men that have donne amysse,556
deeme them us todaye.
Naye, I wyll spute with him this550
that sytteth as high justice,
and yf I see he be righteous
soone I shall assaye.
And other he shall, forsooth iwysse,
forsake that of him wrytten ys
or these men that have donne amysse,556
deeme them us todaye.
These wordes, God, thou sayde expresse,558
as Matthewe thereof bayreth wyttnes,
that right as mans deedes was
yeelden hee should bee.
And, lest thou forgett, good man,
I shall mynne thee upon,
for speake Latten well I can,564
and that thou shall soone see.
as Matthewe thereof bayreth wyttnes,
that right as mans deedes was
yeelden hee should bee.
And, lest thou forgett, good man,
I shall mynne thee upon,
for speake Latten well I can,564
and that thou shall soone see.
'Filius hominis venturus est in gloria Patris, Patris sui cum angelis suis, et tunc reddit unicuiquam secundum opus suum.'
Therefore, righteouse yf thou bee,566
these men are myne, as mote I thee,
for on good deede here before thee
have they not to shewe.
Yf there bee anye, saye on! Lettes see!
Yf there be nonne, deeme them to mee;
or elles thou art as false as wee —572
all men shall well knowe.
these men are myne, as mote I thee,
for on good deede here before thee
have they not to shewe.
Yf there bee anye, saye on! Lettes see!
Yf there be nonne, deeme them to mee;
or elles thou art as false as wee —572
all men shall well knowe.
Demon Primus
Yea, this thou sayd, verament,574
that when thou came to judgment
thy angelles from thee should be sent
to put the evyll from the good
and put them into great torment,
there reemynge and grennynge verey fervent;
which wordes to clearkes here present580
I wyll rehearse.
Yea, this thou sayd, verament,574
that when thou came to judgment
thy angelles from thee should be sent
to put the evyll from the good
and put them into great torment,
there reemynge and grennynge verey fervent;
which wordes to clearkes here present580
I wyll rehearse.
'Sic erit in consummatione seculi: exibunt angel et [seperabunt] malos de medio justorum, et mittent eos in caminum ignis, ubi erit fletus et stridor dentium.'
Therefore delyver mee these men582
and, as broke I my panne,
I shall make them to grynne
and nufullye to reeme.
And in as whott a chimneye
as ys ordayned for mee
bathed they all shalbee588
in bitter bale and brenne.
and, as broke I my panne,
I shall make them to grynne
and nufullye to reeme.
And in as whott a chimneye
as ys ordayned for mee
bathed they all shalbee588
in bitter bale and brenne.
This popelard pope here present590
with covetousenes was aye fullye bent.
This emperour also, verament,
to all synne did enclyne.
This kinge also all righteouse men shent,
damned them through false judgment
and dyed so withowt amendment;596
therefore I hould him myne.
with covetousenes was aye fullye bent.
This emperour also, verament,
to all synne did enclyne.
This kinge also all righteouse men shent,
damned them through false judgment
and dyed so withowt amendment;596
therefore I hould him myne.
This queene, while shee was lyvinge here,598
spared never synne, in no mannere,
and all that myght, by Mahound so dere,
excyte her lecherye
shee used, mans harte to styrre,
and thereto fullye ordayned her.
Therefore shee hath lost her lure,604
heaven-blysse, right as dyd I.
spared never synne, in no mannere,
and all that myght, by Mahound so dere,
excyte her lecherye
shee used, mans harte to styrre,
and thereto fullye ordayned her.
Therefore shee hath lost her lure,604
heaven-blysse, right as dyd I.
Jesus
Loe, you men that wycked have benne,606
what Sathan sayth you heren and scene.
Rightuouse doome may you not fleene,
for grace ys put awaye.
When tyrne of grace was endurynge,
to seeke yt you had no lykinge.
Therefore must I, for anythinge,612
doe rightuousenes todaye.
Loe, you men that wycked have benne,606
what Sathan sayth you heren and scene.
Rightuouse doome may you not fleene,
for grace ys put awaye.
When tyrne of grace was endurynge,
to seeke yt you had no lykinge.
Therefore must I, for anythinge,612
doe rightuousenes todaye.
And though my sweete mother deare614
and all the sayntes that ever were
prayed for you right nowe here,
all yt were to late.
Noe grace may growe through theire prayere.
Then rightuousenes had no powere.
Therefore, goe to the fyre in feere.620
There gaynes noe other grace.
and all the sayntes that ever were
prayed for you right nowe here,
all yt were to late.
Noe grace may growe through theire prayere.
Then rightuousenes had no powere.
Therefore, goe to the fyre in feere.620
There gaynes noe other grace.
When I was hungrye and thyrstie both,622
and naked was, you would not mee clothe;
also, sycke and in greate woe,
you would not vysytt mee;
nor yett in pryson to me come,
nor of your meate to gyve me somee,
nor mee to your harboure nome628
never yett in wyll were yee.
and naked was, you would not mee clothe;
also, sycke and in greate woe,
you would not vysytt mee;
nor yett in pryson to me come,
nor of your meate to gyve me somee,
nor mee to your harboure nome628
never yett in wyll were yee.
Papa Damnatus
When was thou naked or harborlesse,630
hongrye, thyrstie, or in sycknes;
eyther in any prysoun was?
Wee sawe thee never a-could.
When was thou naked or harborlesse,630
hongrye, thyrstie, or in sycknes;
eyther in any prysoun was?
Wee sawe thee never a-could.
Imperator Damnatus
Hadd we thee hungrye or thyrstie seene,634
naked, sycke, or in prysoun benne,
harborlesse or in anye teene,
have harbored thee we would.
Hadd we thee hungrye or thyrstie seene,634
naked, sycke, or in prysoun benne,
harborlesse or in anye teene,
have harbored thee we would.
Jesus
Naye! When you sawe the leaste of myne638
that on yearth suffered pyne,
with your rychesse you would not ryne
ney fulfill my desyre.
And syth you would nothinge enclyne
for to helpe my poore lyne,
to mee your love yt was not fyne.644
Therefore, goe to the fyre!
Naye! When you sawe the leaste of myne638
that on yearth suffered pyne,
with your rychesse you would not ryne
ney fulfill my desyre.
And syth you would nothinge enclyne
for to helpe my poore lyne,
to mee your love yt was not fyne.644
Therefore, goe to the fyre!
Primus Demon
A, syr judge, this goeth aright.646
By Mahound mych of might,
you bee myne, eych wyght,
ever to lyve in woe.
A dowlefull death to you ys dight,
for such hyre I you beheight
when you served me daye and night,652
to be rewarded soe.
A, syr judge, this goeth aright.646
By Mahound mych of might,
you bee myne, eych wyght,
ever to lyve in woe.
A dowlefull death to you ys dight,
for such hyre I you beheight
when you served me daye and night,652
to be rewarded soe.
Goe we forthe to hell in hye.654
Withowt end there shall you lye,
for you have loste — right as did I —
the blysse that lasteth ever.
Judged you be to my bellye
there endles sorrowe ys and noye.
One thinge I tell you truelye —660
delyvcred benne you never.
Withowt end there shall you lye,
for you have loste — right as did I —
the blysse that lasteth ever.
Judged you be to my bellye
there endles sorrowe ys and noye.
One thinge I tell you truelye —660
delyvcred benne you never.
Demon Secundus
Naye, maister, forgett not these theves two,662
for, by Mahound, the shall not goe!
Theire deedes, lord, amonge moe,
soone I can them spye.
This justice, lord, was ever thy foe,
but falsehood to further hee was ever throo.
Therefore deeme him to sorrowe and woe,668
for hee ys full well worthye.
Naye, maister, forgett not these theves two,662
for, by Mahound, the shall not goe!
Theire deedes, lord, amonge moe,
soone I can them spye.
This justice, lord, was ever thy foe,
but falsehood to further hee was ever throo.
Therefore deeme him to sorrowe and woe,668
for hee ys full well worthye.
This marchant also that standeth here,670
hee ys myne, withowten were.
As oftetymes hee him forswere
as seedes be in my secke.
And occurre also used hee
that my powche ys so heavye,
I sweare by Mahound so free,676
hit well-nyc breakes my necke.
hee ys myne, withowten were.
As oftetymes hee him forswere
as seedes be in my secke.
And occurre also used hee
that my powche ys so heavye,
I sweare by Mahound so free,676
hit well-nyc breakes my necke.
Tunc demones exportabunt eos, et venient quatuor evangelistae.
Mattheus
I, Matthewe, of this beare wytnes,678
for in my gospell I wrotte expresse
this that my lord of his goodnesse
hath rehearsed here.
And by mee all were warned before
to save theire soules evermore
that nowe through lykinge the benne lore684
and damned to fyre in feare.
I, Matthewe, of this beare wytnes,678
for in my gospell I wrotte expresse
this that my lord of his goodnesse
hath rehearsed here.
And by mee all were warned before
to save theire soules evermore
that nowe through lykinge the benne lore684
and damned to fyre in feare.
Marcus
I, Marke, nowe appartlye saye686
that warned they were by manye a waye
theire lyvinge how the should araye,
heaven-blysse to recover;
so that excuse them they ne maye
that they benne worthye, in good faye,
to suffer they doome given todaye692
and damned to be ever.
I, Marke, nowe appartlye saye686
that warned they were by manye a waye
theire lyvinge how the should araye,
heaven-blysse to recover;
so that excuse them they ne maye
that they benne worthye, in good faye,
to suffer they doome given todaye692
and damned to be ever.
Lucas
And I, Luke, on yearth lyvinge,694
my lordes workes in everyethinge
I wrote and taught through my cunnynge
that all men knowe might.
And therefore I saye, forsooth iwys,
excusation none there ys.
Agaynst my talkinge they dyd arnysse.700
This donne, yt goeth aright.
And I, Luke, on yearth lyvinge,694
my lordes workes in everyethinge
I wrote and taught through my cunnynge
that all men knowe might.
And therefore I saye, forsooth iwys,
excusation none there ys.
Agaynst my talkinge they dyd arnysse.700
This donne, yt goeth aright.
Johannes
And I, John the Evangeliste,702
beare wytnes of thinges that I wyste
to which they might full well have truste
and not have donne amysse.
And all that ever my lord sayth here,
I wrote yt in my mannere.
Therfore, excuse you, withowten were,708
I may not well, iwysse.
And I, John the Evangeliste,702
beare wytnes of thinges that I wyste
to which they might full well have truste
and not have donne amysse.
And all that ever my lord sayth here,
I wrote yt in my mannere.
Therfore, excuse you, withowten were,708
I may not well, iwysse.
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