Giving

When a man is really giving

of the life that he is living

there'll be no need of a forgiving

of any debt from his alms-giving

For to him this is not a trade

his priorities are not mislaid

the rewards to him already paid

they're in his heart and will never fade

I tell you this in verity

there is no need for parity

for this is truly charity

I know, I know a rarity

For most men only give to get

to reap some benefit in their net

and what you'll find it's a pretty safe bet

is they'll place on you a big old debt