At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment went forth, and I am come to tell thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision.
Fro þe bigynnyng of thi preieris a word yede out. Forsoþe Y cam to schewe to þee, for thou art a man of desiris; þerfor perseyue thou þe word, and vndurstonde thou þe visioun.