Have I Done Any Good?
Author: Will L. Thompson
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1. Have I done any good in the world today?f 11. Have I done any good in the world today?
2Have I helped anyone in need? 2Have I helped anyone in need?
n 3Have I cheered up the sad, and made someone feel glad? n 3Have I cheered up the sad and made someone feel glad?
4If not, I have failed indeed. 4If not, I have failed indeed.
n 5Has any one’s burden been lighter today, n 5Has anyone’s burden been lighter today
6Because I was willing to share? 6Because I was willing to share?
7Have the sick and the weary been helped on their way? 7Have the sick and the weary been helped on their way?
8When they needed my help was I there? 8When they needed my help was I there?
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10[Chorus] 10[Chorus]
n 11Then wake up, and do something more n 11Then wake up and do something more
12Than dream of your mansion above: 12Than dream of your mansion above.
13Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure, 13Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure,
14A blessing of duty and love. 14A blessing of duty and love.
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162. There are chances for work all around just now, 162. There are chances for work all around just now,
17Opportunities right in our way. 17Opportunities right in our way.
18Do not let them pass by, saying, “Sometime I’ll try,” 18Do not let them pass by, saying, “Sometime I’ll try,”
19But go and do something today. 19But go and do something today.
t 20’Tis noble of man to work and to give, t 20’Tis noble of man to work and to give;
21Love’s labor has merit alone; 21Love’s labor has merit alone.
22Only he who does something is worthy to live, 22Only he who does something helps others to live.
23The world has no use for the drone. 23To God each good work will be known.
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