Have I done any good in the world today?
Have I helped anyone in need?
Have I cheered up the sad, made someone feel glad?
If not, I have failed indeed.
Has anyone's burden been lighter today
because I was willing to share?
Have the sick and the weary been helped on their way?
When they needed my help was I there?
Then wake up and do something more than dream of your mansion
above.
Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure,
a blessing of duty and love.
There are chances for work all around
just now, opportunities right in our way.
Do not let them pass by, saying, "Sometime I'll try," but go
and do something today.
'Tis noble of man to work and to give;
love's labor has merit alone.
Only he who does something helps others to live.
To God each good work will be known.
Then wake up and do something more than dream of your mansion
above.
Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure, a blessing--
A blessing--
--of duty--
--and love.
A blessing of duty and love.