I am the Way, etc.

I AM, saith Christ, the way: Now if we credit him, All other paths must lead astray, How fair soe'er they seem.

I am, says Christ, the truth: Then all that lacks this test, Proceed it from an angel's mouth, Is but untruth at best.

I am, saith Christ, the life: Let this be seen by faith, It follows without further strife, That all besides is death.

If what those words aver, The Holy Ghost apply; The simplest Christian shall not err, Nor be deceived, nor die.