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

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 know, that on my way,
I've banished someone's sadness.

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