The Greatest Job

I may never be as cleaver as my neighbor down the street.

I may never be as weathy as some other men I meet.

I may never have the glory that some other men have had,

But I‘ve got to be successful as a little fellows dad.

There are certain dreams I cherish

That I‘d like to see come true.

There are things I would accomplish

Ere my working days  are through.

But the task my heart is set on, is to guide a little lad,

and to make myself successful as that little fellows dad. 

It is the one job that I dream of

It’s the task I think of most.

If I fail that growing youngster I have nothing else to boast.

For though wealth I would gather , all my future would be sad.

If I fail to be successful as this little fellows dad.

 I may never get earths glory

I may never gather gold

Men my count me as a failure

When my business life is told.

But if he who follows after me,

 a Christian I‘ll be glad .

 For then I know I’ve been successful

as that little fellow’s dad.