Is anybody happier

because you passed his way?

Does anyone remember

that you spoke to him today?

The day is almost over

and it's toiling time is through.

Is there anyone to utter now

a kindly word of you?

Can you say tonight in parting

with the day that's slipping fast,

That you helped a single brother

of the many that you've passed?

Is a single heart rejoicing over

what you did or said?

Does the man whose hopes were fading now

with courage look ahead?

Did you waste the day or lose it?

Was it well or sorely spent?

Did you leave a trail of kindness?

Or a scar of discontent?

As you close your eyes in slumber,

Do you think that God will say...

"You have earned one more tomorrow,

by the work you did today?"