Coveitise hath the law an honde,
That the trewthe he ne mai i-se:
Nou is maister pride and onde;—
Alas! Loverde, whi suffrith he?
Wold holi cherch pilt is miȝte,
And law of lond pilt him to;
Than scholde coveitise and un-riȝte
Ute of lond ben y-do.
Holi cherch schold hold is riȝt
For no eie no for no love;