1 Never lose the golden rule,
Keep it still in view;
Do for others as you would
They should do to you.
Kindly, gently,
In their burden bear a part;
Meekly chiding
With a loving heart.

Chorus:
Never lose the golden rule,
Keep it still in view;
Do to others as you would
They should do to you.

2 Help the feeble ones along,
Cheer the faint and weak;
To the sorrow-laden heart,
Words of comfort speak.
Freely, freely,
From the bounty of your store;
Cheerful givers,
Help the humble poor. [Chorus]

3 Love the Lord, the first command,
With thy soul and mind;
Love thy neighbor as thyself,
Both in one combined.
Justly, justly,
With each other strive to live;
Ever ready,
Willing to forgive. [Chorus]