This is the thrydde day that I ȝow tolde,

I xuld arysyn out of the cley so colde,—

Now am I here with brest ful bolde,

Therfore no more ȝe wepe.

Maria. Welcom, my Lord! welcom, my grace!

Welcome, my sone, and my solace!

I xal the wurchep in every place, —

Welcom, Lord God of myght!

Mekel sorwe in hert I leed,

Whan thou were leyd in dethis beed,