1 Jesus, most generous Lord, whose nature is to give, direct your searching word upon the way we live. The hungry cry with none to heal; so make us feel their agony. 2 Once rich, becoming poor, you filled us by your grace: move us to care much more about your starving race: by love may we bring hope to birth and learn on earth simplicity. 3 You fasted forty days, fed thousands in their need; so touch our meals with praise and set us free from greed. You travelled light on roads of dust, and pilgrims must keep you in sight. 4 No palace for your home, no gracious dwelling there; let us in every room show you are welcome here. To death you came in nakedness; the way we dress is costlier shame. 5 Help us serve you alone - to follow where you lead, renouncing gods of stone and wealth and power and speed; to share abroad your rich supplies, most humble, wise and generous Lord.