If you’ve never made another
Have a happier time in life;
If you’ve never helped a brother
Through his struggle and his strife;
Have a happier time in life;
If you’ve never helped a brother
Through his struggle and his strife;
If you’ve never been a comfort
To the weary and the worn–
Will you tell us what you’re here for
In this lovely land of morn?
To the weary and the worn–
Will you tell us what you’re here for
In this lovely land of morn?
If you’ve never made the pathway
Of some neighbor glow with sun;
If you’ve never brought a bubble
To some fellow’s heart with fun;
Of some neighbor glow with sun;
If you’ve never brought a bubble
To some fellow’s heart with fun;
If you’ve never cheered a toiler
That you tried to help along–
Will you tell us what you’re here for
In this lovely land of song?
That you tried to help along–
Will you tell us what you’re here for
In this lovely land of song?
If you’ve never made a comrade
Feel the world a sweeter place
Because you lived within it,
And had served it with your grace;
Feel the world a sweeter place
Because you lived within it,
And had served it with your grace;
If you’ve never heard a woman
Or a little child proclaim
A blessing on your bounty–
You’re a poor hand at the game.
Or a little child proclaim
A blessing on your bounty–
You’re a poor hand at the game.
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source:
http://www.happypublishing.com/blog/poem-the-purpose-of-life/
