CON. Consolation is my name, even as Trust hath said, Which is joy or comfort in this life transitory; He that possesseth me is of nothing afraid, But hath a most quiet and peaceable memory. For I, through Trust, doth show thee the glory That God hath prepared for them beforehand. Wherein at the last they shall perfectly stand. TRUST. Receive this crown of felicity now at this space, Which shall be made richer at the celestial place. INC. By'r lady, I would I had such a gay crown. JUST. Now praised be God for this riches of renown; Felicity, in this world, the just doth enjoy. [INC. _aside_.] Namely, when the devil can them not annoy. [JUST.] The Lord's work this is, who be praised for ever, Who grant us in his laws still to persever. CON. Amen, amen!--God give us delight In his holy covenant both day and night. TRUST. Our matter is almost brought to an end, Saving that Inclination in prison must be shut. Just, carry him forth, that useth to contend, And see that surely enough he be put. JUST. That shall be done shortly, by God's grace. INC. What, soft, I say, me-think ye go a shameful pace; Was there ever poor colt thus handled before? Fie upon it, my legs be unreasonably sore; Well, yet I will rebel, yea, and rebel again, And though a thousand times you shouldest me restrain. [_Lead him out._ _Enter_ TIME, _with a similitude of dust and rust_. TIME. Behold here, how Lust is converted into dust; This is his image, his wealth and prosperity; And Treasure in like case is turned to rust, Whereof this example showeth the verity. The _Trial of Treasure_ this is, no doubt, Let all men take heed that trust in the same, Considering what things I Time bring about, And quench out the ungodly, their memory and fame. _Enter_ JUST. JUST. Why, and is Lust and Treasure converted to this? TIME. Yea, forsooth. JUST. What foolish man in them would put trust, If this be the final end of their bliss? Much better I commend the life of the just. CON. So it is, no doubt, for they have consolation, Possessing felicity even in this place; I mean, through trust and hope of salvation, Which setteth out to us God's mercy and grace. JUST. Let all men consider this good erudition, And not to put confidence in Lust nor Treasure; By these two examples receive admonition, And also of the sudden banishment of Pleasure. TIME. Remember that Time turneth all things about: Time is the touchstone the just for to try. But whereas Lust and Treasure in time is come to nought, Just, possessing Trust, remaineth constantly. So that as I Time have revealed their infamy, So have I showed the consolation and gain, That the just shall receive that justly do reign.