I want to know, when day is done,
That life has been worth living.
That I have brought somebody joy
Through kind unselfish living.

I want to feel, when evening falls,
and shadows quickly lengthen,
That I have made somebody glad;
Some weakness I have strengthened.

I want to know, that come what may,
I've left some cheer and gladness.
I want to feel, at close of day,
I've banished someone's sadness.

I want to feel at eventide,
That someone's cares were lighter;
Because of kindness I have done
May someone's life be brighter.