GOOD DEEDS.
Everyman, I have understanding,
That thou art summoned account to make
Before Messias of Jerusalem King;
And you do by me, that journey with[89] you will I take.
EVERYMAN.
Therefore I come to you my moan to make:
I pray you, that ye will go with me.
GOOD DEEDS.
I would full fain, but I cannot stand verily.
EVERYMAN.
Why, is there anything on you fall?
GOOD DEEDS.
Yea, sir, I may thank you of all;
If ye had perfectly cheered me,
Your book of account full ready now had be.
Look, the books of your works and deeds eke!
Behold how they lie under the feet,
To your soul's heaviness.