Dorothy Parker - After Spanish Proverb lyrics

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 compa**ion 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