At Eventide
I want to know when day is done
That I have brought somebody joy
That life has been worth living
Through kind, unselfish living (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 know that on my way
I've banished someone's sadness.

I want to feel at close of day
That someone's cares are lighter
Because of kindness I have done
May someone's life be brighter.
By Kate (Parrish) Slade (1887 – 1971)

At Eventide
I want to know when day is done
That I have brought somebody joy
That life has been worth living
Through kind, unselfish living (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 know that on my way
I've banished someone's sadness.

I want to feel at close of day
That someone's cares are lighter
Because of kindness I have done
May someone's life be brighter.
By Kate (Parrish) Slade (1887 – 1971)