Let me, each day, perform some useful task, A work of love to those who are in need, And as I go upon my way not ask For recompense in thought or word or deed; May I, with courage, face each look of scorn Or meekly hear the words of highest praise; And let no selfish motive ever born Defeat my lofty purpose through life's ways; Give me new strength with each returning dawn, The faith that brings serenity of mind, A vision that will ever lead me on, With understanding heart to serve mankind. And when I look toward the setting sun, May I with gladness hear Thy words, "Well done." | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...GLASS HOUSES by EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON TO A REPUBLICAN FRIEND, 1848 by MATTHEW ARNOLD LIBERTY FOR ALL by WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON COMPLAINS, BEING HIND'RED THE SIGHT OF HIS NYMPH by PHILIP AYRES HOMER by WILLIAM EDMONSTOUNE AYTOUN SONG: 4 by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD |