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xli. The Younglynges to the Spouse.

The Argument.

The Younglynges beyng charged of the Churche that yf they fynde her Beloued, they shew hym how she is louesicke, because they know hym not (as in dede none can excepte the faythfull haue taught them) enquyer what he is, singing.

VVhat one is he, Beloued of thee,
Beloued of God aboue,
Of women bryght, O fayrest to syght,
What maner one is thy Loue?
What maner one is. &c.
What may he be, Beloued of thee,
Of God beloued also:
What one is he, So loued of thee,
Of whome thou doest charge vs so?
Of whome thou doest, &c.