To save mankynd that is forlorn,

Go chere hyre therfore, I say.

Joseph. A! lord God, benedicite!

Of thi gret comforte I thank the,

That thou sent me this space.

I myght wel a wyst par-dé,

So good a creature as she

Wold nevyr a donne trespace.

For sche is ful of Grace;

I know wel I have myswrought,