In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: yea, Father; for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.
In thilk our he gladide in þe Hooli Goost, and seide, Y knouleche to þee, fadir, Lord of heuene and of erþe, for thou hast hid þese thingis fro wise men and prudent, and hast schewid hem to smale children. Yhe, fadir, for so it pleside bifor þee.