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 feel at close of day
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.