A Friend is a Gift

Among the great and glorious gifts

our heavenly Father sends

Is the gift and understanding

that we find in loving friends,

For in this world of trouble

that is filled with anxious care

Everybody needs a friend

in whom they're free to share

The little secret heartaches

that lay heavy on their mind,

Not just a mere acquaintance

but someone who's just our kind.

For, somehow, in this generous heart

of loving, faithful friends

The good God in his charity

and wisdom always sends

A sense of understanding

and power of perception

And mixes these fine qualities

with kindness and affection

So when we need some sympathy

or a friendly hand to touch,

Or an ear that listens tenderly

and speaks words that mean so much,

We seek our true and trusted friend

in the knowledge that we'll find

A heart that's sympathetic

and an understanding mind...

And often without a word

there seems to be a union

Of thoughts and kindred feelings

for God gives true friends communion

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