Prostrate crosswise let us fall, 50 Then with uplifted arms arise, That God with us may sympathize. Jesus, by thy titles three[201], From our bondage set us free. Jesus, by thy precious blood, 55 Save us from the fiery flood. Lord, our helplessness defend, And to our aid thy Spirit send. If man and wife their vows should break God will on such his vengeance wreak. 60 Brimstone and pitch, and mingled gall, Satan pours on such sinners all. Truly, the devil’s scorn are they: Therefore, O Lord, thine aid we pray. Wedlock’s an honourable tie 65 Which God himself doth sanctify. By this warning, man, abide, God shall surely punish pride. Let your precious soul entreat you, Lay down pride lest vengeance meet you. 70 I do beseech ye, pride forsake, So God on us shall pity take. Christ in heaven, where he commands, Thus addressed his angel bands:— “Christendom dishonours me, 75 Therefore her ruin I decree.” Then Mary thus implored her Son:— “Penance to thee, loved Child, be done; That she repent be mine the care; Stay then thy wrath, and hear my prayer.” 80 Ye liars! Ye that break your sacrament, Shrive ye throughly and repent. Your heinous sins sincerely rue, So shall the Lord your hearts renew. 85 Woe! usurer, though thy wealth abound, For every ounce thou mak’st a pound Shall sink thee to the hell profound. Ye murd’rers, and ye robbers all, The wrath of God on you shall fall, 90 Mercy ye ne’er to others shew, None shall ye find; but endless woe. Had it not been for our contrition, All Christendom had met perdition. Satan had bound her in his chain; 95 Mary hath loosed her bonds again. Glad news I bring thee, sinful mortal, In heaven Saint Peter keeps the portal, Apply to him with suppliant mien, He bringeth thee before thy Queen. 100 Benignant Michael, blessed saint, Guardian of souls, receive our plaint. Through thy Almighty Maker’s death, Preserve us from the hell beneath. II. Examination of the Jews accused of poisoning the Wells[202]. _Answer from the Castellan of Chillon to the City of Strasburg, together with a Copy of the Inquisition and Confession of several Jews confined in the Castle of Chillon on suspicion of poisoning. Anno 1348._ To the Honorable the Mayor, Senate and Citizens of the City of Strasburg, the Castellan of Chillon, Deputy of the Bailiff of Chablais, sendeth greeting with all due submission and respect. • • • • •