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A new dialog between the angel of God, & the shepherds in the field concerning…A newe dialog betwene thangell of God, & the shepherdes in the felde concernynge…
A new dialog between the angel of God, & the shepherds in the field concerning the nativity and birth of Jesus Christ our Lord & Saviour : no less godly than sweet and pleasant to read / lately compiled by T.B.A newe dialog betwene thangell of God, & the shepherdes in the felde concernynge the natiuite and birthe of Jesus Christ our Lorde & Sauyoure : no lesse godlye than swete and pleasante to reade / lately compyled by T.B.
London : Imprinted by me John Daye dwelling in Sepulchres parish a little above Holborn conduit, 1547?London : Imprynted by me John Daye dwellyng in Sepulchres paryshe a lytle aboue Holbourne conduit, 1547?
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¶ The angel. The holy Ghost1 Of power most To every cost Shall he send down, Uvhiche shall defend2 Unto the end Such as amend Their conversation. ¶ He doubtless shall Preserve them all That from works thrall3 Manly arise, He at no tide Uvyllones abide That they shall slide In any wise. ⟨image 22⟩¶ Their breasts aright4 Uvith godly might For to endite He shall not cease, That puissantly They may truly Satan's fury Resist at ease. ¶ Affects carnal That make men thrall Exclude he shall From the Christen, Uvith heavenly grace In every place Filling the trace Of faithful men, ❧This holy spirit Shall lead aright The Christens sight Into all truth,5 That they easily May soon espy6 Hypocrisy That falsehood ensueth. ⟨image 23⟩¶ With virtues pure Make men demure7 This spirit shall sure By influence, Of gifts divine Whereto all fine They shall incline Without offence. ¶ This good spirit Working all right8 Shall inhabit Christen mens hearts, Which shall them guide At every tide And put a side All woes and smarts. ¶ All vice to fie Virtue to see9 Teach you shall he At each season, That for ever Ye may persevere In Gods favour And his kingdom. ⟨image 23⟩¶ Thus see ye now That in sorrow Christ your borrow Will not leave you,