How may this weakë woman have the strength Her to defend against this renegate? O Góliath, unmeasurable of length, How mightë David makë thee so mate? 1695 So young, and of armoúr so desolate, 1696 How durst he look upon thy dreadful face? Well may men see it was but Goddë’s grace.

Who gave Judith couráge or hardiness To slay him, Holofernes, in his tent, And to deliver out of wretchedness The people of God? I say for this intent, That right as God spirit of vigour sent To them, and saved them out of mischance, So sent he might and vigour to Constance.