Remember, Boys Make Men - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
REMEMBER, BOYS MAKE MEN. Copyright, 1891, by Will Rossiter. By J. O. D. de Bondy. 
When you see a ragged urchin standing wistful in the street, With torn hat and knee less trousers, dirty face And bare red feet, Pass not by the child unheeding, smile upon him; mark me! when He's grown he'll not forget it; for, remember, boys make men. 
When the buoyant, youthful spirits overflow in boyish freak, Chide your child in gentle accents; do not in your anger speak; You must sow in youthful bosoms seeds of tender mercies; then Plants will grow And bear good fruitage, When the erring boys are men. 
Let us try to add some pleasures to the life of every boy; Show him that you take an interest in his sorrows and his joys. Make his home-life more attractive, he'll avoid the secret den, And seek for pleasure elsewhere-just remember, boys make men.