And say that by scripture they cannot be brought to pass.
But that which ever hath been a most true and constant opinion,
And defended also hitherto by all of our religion,
That I, Ignorance, am the mother of true devotion,
And Knowledge the author of the contrary affection:
They deny it so stoutly as though it were not so;
But this hath been believed many an hundred year ago.
Wherefore it grieveth me not a little that my case should so stand,
Thus to be disproved at every prattler's hand.
Perv. Doc. Yea, doth? then the more unwise man you, as I trow,