Am I my brother's keeper?
Am I my brother's keeper?Or serving self alone?Are none around me betterSince I the way have known?Do any faint or falter,And in the darkness fall,Because my lamp burns dimly,Or gives no light at all?
Where are the brother-keepers,The faithful and the true?Where are the brother-keepers?—What answer offer you?Our hearts should long for othersThe love of Christ to share.Where are the brothers?The Lord asks, Where?
If envy rules the spirit,Perhaps it is becauseA brother's gift is better,As Abel's off'ring was!This rule of truth eternalShall hidden motives tell:They only are acceptedWho do their duties well.
Are there no words of comfortTo cheer the hearts that mourn?Or for the weak and erringNo burdens to be borne?God help us to be brothers,And firm as brothers stand:For love to God and neighborShould travel hand in hand.