Oh, mercifullest one of all
Oh, generous as dear
None lived so lowly, none so small
Thou couldst withhold thy tear

How swift, in pure compassion
How meek in charity
To offer friendship to the one
Who begged but love of thee!

Oh, gentle word, and sweetest said!
Oh, tender hand, and first
To hold the warm, delicious bread
To lips burned black of thirst