[Written for the Sentinel]

Usefulness

Can I help my neighbor any,
While I'm thinking thoughts of fear?
Can I blessings bring to many,
While forgetting God is here?
Can a thought with worry fretted
Ease the pain in some one's heart?
Can a mind to sin indebted
Joy and happiness impart?

I must put aside complaining,
I must bring rejoicing in,
While I know that Love is gaining
Certain victory o'er sin;
When my thought is filled with gladness
In the knowledge of God's care,
There is no room left for sadness,
For I find Him everywhere.

Then I find that all my brothers
Feel my thoughts of joy and peace,
And my hope of helping others
Coming true, with great increase;
All the world is growing brighter,
Error's doom is drawing near,
Every burden has grown lighter
Since I've known that good is here.

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