WHEN I HAVE TIME

When I have time so many things I'll do

To make life happier and more fair

For those whose lives are crowded now with care;

I'll help to lift them from their low despair

When I have time.

When I have time the friend I love so well

Shall know no more these weary, toiling days;

I'll lead her feet in pleasant paths always

And cheer her heart with words of sweetest praise,

When I have time.

When you have time! The friend you hold so dear

May be beyond the reach of all your sweet intent;

May never know that you so kindly meant

To fill her life with sweet content

When you had time.

Now is the time! Ah, friend, no longer wait

To scatter loving smiles and words of cheer

To those around whose lives are now so drear;

They may not need you in the coming year--

Now is the time!