Dramaturgy 5a

This script (along with all the other York plays) were written in Iambic Octameter, meaning eight beats or syllables per line. The more familiar Iambic meter we're used to is used by Shakespeare and that is Iambic Pentameter (ten syllables), which is what is considered to be the closest to normal speech patterns. With the Octameter you get a much more sing-songy or Poetic rhythm. Though the author will break the established rhythm to draw the audience's attention  

ADAM:   
Ah, lord, since we shall do nothing (8)
But love you for your great goodness, (8)
We always shall bow to your bidding, (9)
And fulfill each word, both more and less. (9)
The author is drawing attention to "We always shall bow to your bidding and fulfill each word both more
and less." Possibly to show mans faithfulness to God. A means of prayer in the show.