Of lusti drinke and lusti mete,[1681]

Wherof the bodi fat and full

Is unto gostli labour dull

And slowh to handle thilke plowh.

Bot elles we ben swifte ynowh 1950

Toward the worldes Avarice;

And that is as a sacrifice,[1682]

Which, after that thapostel seith,[1683]

Is openly ayein the feith

Unto thidoles yove and granted: