And preche of mercy hire for to save;

Than have we mater of gret substauns,

Hym for to kylle and putt in grave.

Grett reson why I xal ȝow telle;

ffor Moyses dothe bydde in oure lawe,

That every advowterere we xuld qwelle,

And ȝitt with stonys thei xulde be slawe;

Ageyn Moyses if that he drawe,

That synful woman with grace to helpe,

He xal nevyr skape out of oure awe,