If I should fail to do my best To bring to others happiness If I have walked from day to day And then not smile along the way If I care not for a little pain The flowers that bud the birds that sing Lord help me ever be as Thou Lord hold my hand and show me how Help me be cheerful all the while To give the lonesome world a smile A gentle word a kindly glance Be sweet and tender every chance Help me be faithful and be strong To always help weak souls along Lord help me ever be as Thou Lord hold my hand and show me how