Deus est Deus pauperum.

Then said the poor man, right humbly,

"Fair lord, this was not made by me,

I found it in mine own dry well,

And had a mind thy grace to tell.

Deus est Deus pauperum.

"Therefrom, my lord, a cup I took

This day, that thou thereon mightst look,

And know me to be leal and true,"

And from his coat the cup he drew.