A Friend is a Gift of GOD

 ...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 acquaintances

But someone who's just "just our kind" ---

For, somehow, in His charity and wisdom always sends

A sense of understanding and the power of perception

And mixes these fine qualities with kindness and affection

So when we need sympathy or a friendly hand to touch

Or an ear that listens tenderly

And speak 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 all understanding mind...

And often just without a word there seems to be union,

Of thoughts and kindred feelings

For God gives true friend communion.