Doing Good

    

Jesus "went about doing good, ... for God was with him. Acts 10:38  We can do the same - and God will be with us. 

This scripture brings a hymn to mind - "Have I Done Any Good?"

Have I done any good in the world today?

Have I helped anyone in need?

Have I cheered up the sad and made someone feel glad?

If not, I have failed indeed.

Has anyone's burden been lighter today

Because I was willing to share?

Have the sick and the weary been helped on their way?

When they needed my help was I there?

(Chorus)           

Then wake up and do something more

Than dream of your mansion above.

Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure,

A blessing of duty and love.

There are chances for work all around just now,

Opportunities right in our way.

Do not let them pass by, saying, "Sometime I'll try,"

But go and do something today.

'Tis noble of man to work and to give;

Love's labor has merit alone.

Only he who does something helps others to live.

To God each good work will be known.

(Chorus)

Then wake up and do something more

Than dream of your mansion above.

Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure, 
A blessing of duty and love.

Text and music: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909, alt.

Click here to hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing this hymn