For, well ye know, a lord in his household Hath not every vessel all of gold; 1782 Some are of tree, and do their lord servíce. God calleth folk to him in sundry wise, And each one hath of God a proper gift, Some this, some that, as liketh him to shift. 1783 Virginity is great perfectión, And continence eke with devotión: But Christ, that of perfection is the well, 1784 Bade not every wight he should go sell All that he had, and give it to the poor, And in such wise follow him and his lore: 1785 He spake to them that would live perfectly⁠— And, lordings, by your leave, that am not I; I will bestow the flower of mine age In th’ acts and in the fruits of marriáge.