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'The Clensyng of Mannes Sowle', a devotional treatise or Penitential in three parts, written late in the 14th century in England

'The Clensyng of Mannes Sowle' (fol. 5) a devotional treatise or Penitential in three parts, each of seven chapters, 'of Contricion' (fol. 5v), 'of Confession' (fol. 38v), and 'of Satisfaction' (fol. 115v): with a preface and table of contents. The pref. beg. 'In the name of our Lord ... I purpos to write a few wordes of the sacrament of penaunce': text beg. 'Lauamini & mundi estote. Beth wasch and beth clene. A gracious medycine and conseil.' At fol. 145v is a reference to 'The…
Collection: Crynes Manuscripts
Shelfmark: MS. Bodl. 923
Extents: 154 Leaves
Dates: written late in the 14th century in England