To pronounce to the penitent forgiveness of iniquity,
So that, in asking, you put your assurance to speed:
Then no doubt you have obtained mercy indeed.
Perv. Doc. This assurance how cometh it, declare, I pray you?
L. of Gospel. In thinking that Christ his words and promises are true;
And as he cannot deceive, so cannot be deceived,
Which faith of all Christians must needs be received.
Perv. Doc. What thing is faith, I pray you recite?
L. of Gospel. A substance of things not appearing in sight,
Yet which we look for, for so Saint Paul doth define,