Lend a Helping Hand

Verse 1

Lend a helping hand, my brother, To the weary by the way, Bow’d beneath life’s heavy burdens ‘Mid the toil and heat of day; Pass no comrade by in silence, Cheerful words and smiles bestow, Let them be as sunshine scattered All along their path below.

Chorus

Lend a helping hand, my brother, This shall have its own reward, And the good you do another Is remembered by the Lord.

Verse 2

Lend a helping hand, my brother, Some one needs your help each day, Always someone needing comfort You will find along the way. Always hearts that hunger after Words of love, and hope, and cheer— Always faces we may brighten With the smile that dries the tear.

Verse 3

In the march of life, my brother Many falter by the way, Often heart and courage fails them In the moment of the fray. Speak the word of cheer that’s needed, Bid them ask God’s help, and then, With a hand that’s strong but gentle, Lift them to their feet again.