O For a Soul

Verse 1

O for a soul, aglow with love, With love for God and man; Rejoicing ev’ry passing day To follow God’s own plan!

Verse 2

A soul to large that all mankind Can be embrac’d therein; The high, the low, the good, the bad, Be counted all akin.

Verse 3

A soul so great that God alone Can actuate its will; That ev’ry pulse shall beat for him, His purpose to fulfill.

Verse 4

A soul that loves his fellow-man No matter what his creed; That follows out the Golden Rule, In thought and word and deed.

Verse 5

Lord, give us each a soul like this, To live and work for thee; And do our best to elevate Entire humanity.