the prisoners; and from above the clinking of the chains sounded

more unintermittently. Then he continued: "Of angels the Creator

and Lord of powers, Jesu most wonderful, the angels' amazement,

Jesu most powerful, of our forefathers the Redeemer. Jesu

sweetest, of patriarchs the praise. Jesu most glorious, of kings

the strength. Jesu most good, of prophets the fulfilment. Jesu

most amazing, of martyrs the strength. Jesu most humble, of monks

the joy. Jesu most merciful, of priests the sweetness. Jesu most