First will I you the name of Saint Cecílie Expound, as men may in her story see. It is to say in English, Heaven’s lily, 4465 For purë chasteness of virginity; Or, for she whiteness had of honesty, 4466 And green of consciénce, and of good fame The sweetë savour, Lilie was her name.

Or Cecilie is to say, the way of blind; 4467 For she example was by good teachíng; Or else Cecilie, as I written find, Is joined by a manner conjoiníng Of heaven and Lia , 4468 and herein figuríng The heaven is set for thought of holiness, And Lia for her lasting business.

1178