Forsake not thy brother in times of trouble.
Be there at his side.
Love thy brother as thyself.
Let him in your heart reside.
Think not of self when others hurt.
Do all you can to aid.
And in this way you help yourself,
For goodness always is repaid.
You scratch one’s back, another yours.
In this way all do grow …
Reciprocating love for all
And thus, all God do know.
For God is Love, you’ve heard this oft,
But know that it is true.
He lives and breathes in others,
Who give their love to you.
If this is so, then know this truth—
You, too, are God in form.
And your True Self you come to know
When loving acts you do perform.
Love thy brother, this we say,
And in this way know God!
For He lies there inside your heart
As that gentle, urging prod.
By giving love you scratch that itch—
The urge you satisfy,
And come to know yourself as this—
God’s love, that cannot die.