Z.

Zachary you calleth the open well <9>

That washed sinful soul out of his guilt;

Therefore this lesson out I will to tell,

That, n’ere* thy tender hearte, we were spilt.** *were it not for

Now, Lady brighte! since thou canst and wilt, *destroyed, undone*

Be to the seed of Adam merciable;* *merciful

Bring us unto that palace that is built

To penitents that be *to mercy able!* *fit to receive mercy*

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