Deus. Mine angel, fast hie thee thy way, And unto middle-earth 5 anon thou go. Abraham's heart now will I assay, Whether that he be steadfast or no.

Say I commanded him for to take
Isaac, his young son, that he loves so
well,

And with his blood sacrifice he make,
If any of my friendship he will feel.
Show him the way unto the hill
Where that his sacrifice shall be.
I shall assay now his good will,
Whether he loveth better his child or

me.

All men shall take example by him My commandments how they shall keep.

Ab. Now, Father of Heaven, that formed all things,

My prayers I make to thee again, For this day my tender offering Here must I give to thee, certain. Ah, Lord God, Almighty King,

What manner 6 best will make thee most fain?

If I had thereof very knowing,

It should be done with all my main
Full soon anon.

To do thy pleasure on a hill,
Verily, it is my will,

Dear Father, God in Trinity!

[Enter Angel.]

Our Lord commandeth thee for to take Isaac, thy young son, that thou lovest best,

Ab.

Come on, sweet child, I love thee best Of all the children that ever I begat.

And with his blood sacrifice that thou make.

Into the land of Vision thou go,
And offer thy child unto thy Lord;