THE GLAD SONG
Reading edition
Gladness begins with the first person, with you. But it may spread far, like the ripples when you toss a stone in the water.
Sing a song, sing a song, Ring the glad-bells all along; Smile at him who frowns at you, He will smile and then they're two.
Laugh a bit, laugh a bit, Folks will soon be catching it, Can't resist a happy face; World will be a merry place.
Laugh a Bit and Sing a Song, Where they are there's nothing wrong; Joy will dance the whole world through, But it must begin with you.
Joseph Morris.