If not I have failed indeed.

1. Have I done any good in the world today?

Have I helped anyone in need?

Have I cheered up the sad and 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?

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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.

2. 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.

I love this song so much. It makes me want to go out and make everyone happy! When we help others, it tends to have a backfiring aspect, in that it truly helps you too. It makes you so much more content and at peace with yourself. Don't let them pass by, don't say "I'll do it later." But do it now! And help yourself to helping others!

-gracie