The Measure Of A Man

Not - How did he die?
But - How did he live?

Not - What did he gain?
But - What did he give?

These are the units to measure the worth of a man, as a man,
Regardless of birth.

Not - What was his station?
But - Had he a heart?

And - How did he play his God-given part? 

Was he ever ready with a Word of good cheer,
to bring back a smile, to banish a tear?

Not - What did the sketch in the newspaper say?
But - Did he accept Christ Ere he passed away?