Be as this babe in gentleness and love, 630
For such shall form my heritage above;
And whosoe’er with pitying eye shall see
But one—the least of these—receiveth me!
And from the Father’s hand, with blessing stored,
May claim the faithful servant’s rich reward.” 635
Go then—when charity and mercy plead
Be the heart strong to prompt the bounteous deed!
Fear not to trust its inmost whispers there,
But all its energy and fervour share;