To people all around us,
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Who are part of one great throng;
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In a world of sin and sorrows,
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And are void of joy and song,
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Does it seem life has no meaning,
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And the road is rough and hard?
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Can't you see true riches gleaming,
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Or the final great reward?
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Would you change your situation
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As a great success prelude?
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Do not change your place or station,
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Just your gloomy attitude.
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There are people with riches plenty,
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And unhappy as can be.
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There are others who are happy,
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While they live in poverty.
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Would you know the joy of living,
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As you go from day to day?
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You could try the art of giving
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To the poor along life's way.
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If you have no goods to offer,
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And your earthly store is low,
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You can visit those who suffer,
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And spread sunshine here below.
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