A Friend

Florence E. Stiff

God gives us nothing dearer
From start to journey's end
Than one who's always with us
A true and faithful friend.

The one who is always ready
No matter what the need
Or the task to be performed
They're there to do the deed.

They're there in sickness and in health
In happiness and sorrow
They never are so busy that
Your needs they'll get tomorrow.

Day in day out be it rain or shine
Or what the Master sends
They'll be with you all through life
Hand in hand a Friend.