‘The Worth of A Man’ – Anon These are the things that measure the worth Of a man as a man, regardless of birth. 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 was his church?" Nor--"What was his creed?" But--"Had he befriended those really in need?" Not--"What did the sketch in the newspaper say?" But--"How many were sorry when he passed away?" These are the things that measure the worth Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.