Doing Something

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 21, 1906

If you’re sick with something chronic, And you think you need a tonic, Do something.

There is life and health in doing, There is pleasure in pursuing: Doing, then, is health accruing; Do something.

If you are fidgety and nervous, Think you need the doctor’s service, Do something.

Doing something will relieve you Of the symptoms that deceive you; Therefore, if these troubles grieve you, Do something.

If you do not like the weather, Don’t condemn it altogether; Do something.

It will make the weather clearer, Life will sweeter be and dearer, And the joys of heaven nearer; Do something.

And if you are seeking pleasure Or enjoyment in full measure, Do something.

Idleness! There’s nothing in it; If you’re busy, don’t begin it, ’Twill not pay you for a minute; Do something.

— Character Building.