But When Thou Doest Alms

Blessed are those who choose to give

Use their talents that others can live

They are a noble kind who choose to be

Working for others through charity

Honorable is the name that describes this kind

Earnestly they give with no ulterior mind

No selfish desire for fame, no qualms

Therefore remember when thou doest thine alms

Hypocrites who in the synagogues trumpet

Out loud their charity so their action can get

Unanimous applause and global  praise

Do not assume their devious ways

Only in the streets will they have glory of men

Eternal rewards do not await them in the end

So let not thy left hand know what thy right hand may do

That thy alms be in secret and only in the Father’s view

Alms is a noble cause and its giving must not attract

Lots of attention, the littlest attention is welcomed in fact

Make your giving then be noble and nobly live

Support the cause vociferously but you must quietly give