Q.

Queen of comfort, right when I me bethink

That I aguilt* have bothe Him and thee, *offended

And that my soul is worthy for to sink,

Alas! I, caitiff, whither shall I flee?

Who shall unto thy Son my meane* be? *medium of approach

Who, but thyself, that art of pity well?* *fountain

Thou hast more ruth on our adversity

Than in this world might any tongue tell!

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