The Conuercyon of swerers (The Conversion of Swearers)

"The Conuercyon of swerers" by Stephen Hawes is a moral poem from the late 1400s that warns people about swearing and misusing God's name, showing the worries of that time about keeping morals and spirits high. It uses symbolic language and faith-based ideas to stress how important it is to be good, say sorry for wrongdoings, and live right. The poem uses religious stories to show how bad swearing is and how it hurts the soul. It asks leaders and regular people to think about their bad actions, pushing for change in a world full of bad habits. The poem focuses Jesus' ordeal to ask for forgiveness, encouraging people to stop swearing and start living in grace. By talking about kindness, fairness, and God, Hawes hopes to spark a big change towards better morals and spiritual understanding.