Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#223

223. Have I Done Any Good?

1. Have I done any good in the world today?
Have I helped anyone in need?
Have I cheered up the sad and made someone feel glad?
If not, I have failed indeed.
Has anyone’s burden been lighter today
Because I was willing to share?
Have the sick and the weary been helped on their way?
When they needed my help was I there?

Chorus:
Then wake up and do something more
Than dream of your mansion above.
Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure,
A blessing of duty and love.

2. There are chances for work all around just now,
Opportunities right in our way.
Do not let them pass by, saying, “Sometime I’ll try,”
But go and do something today.
’Tis noble of man to work and to give;
Love’s labor has merit alone.
Only he who does something helps others to live.
To God each good work will be known. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Have I done any good?
• Title: Have I Done Any Good?
• Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847–1909 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Then wake up and do something more
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  James 1:22
  ;
  James 1:27
• Topic: Brotherhood; Duty; Love; Service; Special Topics; Worthiness
• Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: Alma 9:28.

Tune Information

• Name: EAST LIVERPOOL
• Composer: Will L. Thompson, 1847–1909 (alt.)
• Meter: Irregular
• Incipit: 55111 12327 11232
• Key: G Major or modal