Lo! how he doth the swerd of sorowe byte

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In hertes, suche as most his lust obeye,

To save the false, and do the trewe deye!

For fayth nor ooth, word, ne assuraunce,

Trewe mening, awayte, or besinesse,

Stille port, ne faythful attendaunce,

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Manhood, ne might, in armes worthinesse,

Pursute of worship, nor no hy prowesse,