Then were I brought from bale to blisse,
No lenger wold I lye.
Romance of “Sir Cauline.”
For now this day thou art my bale.
Romance of “Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne.”
Jhesue Christ our balys bete
And to the blys us brynge!
The original “Chevy Chase.”
The origin of the words “bliss” and “bless” is identical.