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But it is impossible, that they that be once lightened [them that once be illumined], and have tasted also an heavenly gift, and be made partners of the Holy Ghost,

and nevertheless have tasted the good word of God, and the virtues of the world to coming [and virtues of the world to come],

and be slid far away, that they be renewed again to penance. Which again crucify to themselves the Son of God, and have him to scorn.

For the earth that drinketh rain oft coming on it, and bringeth forth suitable herb to them of which it is tilled [Forsooth the earth drinking rain oft coming upon it, and bringing forth covenable herb to them of whom it is tilled], taketh blessing of God.

But that that is bringing forth thorns and briers, is reprovable, and next to curse, whose ending shall be into burning.

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