The Measure of a Man

NOT - "How did he die? "
BUT "How did he live?"

NOT - "What did he gain? "
BUT "What did he give?"

These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.

NOT - "What was his station? "
BUT "Had he a heart?"

AND - "How did he play his God-given part?"
Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer?
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?

NOT - "What was his church? "
NOT "What was his creed?"
BUT - "Had he befriended those really in need?"

NOT - "What did the sketch in the newspaper say?"
BUT - "How many were sorry when he passed away?"

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