_Ambo._ I cry God mercy for mine offence; My wicked life I do defy.
_Eug._ Also I am sorry of my negligence; Your doctrine I will follow full meekly.
_St. John._ This sample God sayeth us to, That we should consider it wisely. Who deemeth himself good is far therefro, And he that thinketh himself sinfullest is blessed hardely. Think now that your purpose was set cursedly, C4,_r._ In sin thus to lead lives vain Under colour of virtue, deeming yourself good. You and all they that it doth sustain Be worlde than the Pharisee; men's laws are wood; Remember this for the reverence of Him that died on rood; And to the laws of the Church abide every man, And ye shall be partners of Christ's precious blood, And blessed of God, as was the Publican. Thus if ye will be stedfast and true Jesus will then with His grace you renew. To that Lord's bliss ye shall come all a _Qui vivit per infinita seculorum secula._ Amen.
_Thus endeth the Interlude of_ ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST.
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