  I IN those twelve days, and in those twelve days, let us be glad, For God of his power hath all things made. What is that which is but one? We have but one God alone, What are they which are but two? Two Testaments, as we are told, The one is New and the other Old. And in those, &c. What are they that are but three? Three persons in the Trinity, To Father, Son, and Ghost Holy. And in those, &c. What are they that are but four? Four Gospels written true, John, Luke, Mark, and Matthew. And in those, &c. What are they that are but five? Five senses we have to tell, God grant us grace to use them well. And in those, &c. What are they that are but six? Six ages this world shall last, Five of them are gone and past. And in those, &c. What are they that are but seven? Seven days in the week have we, Six to work and the seventh holy. What are they that are but eight? Eight beatitudes are given, Use them well and go to Heaven. And in those, &c. What are they that are but nine? Nine degrees of angels high, Which praise God continually. And in those, &c. What are they that are but ten? Ten commandments God hath given, Keep them right and go to Heaven. And in those, &c. What are they that are but eleven? Eleven thousand virgins did partake, And suffered death for Jesus’ sake. And in those, &c. What are they that are but twelve? Twelve apostles Christ did chuse, To preach the Gospel to the Jews. And in those, &c. decoration |
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