Friendship

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Created not to be alone,
my Maker did intend
I love him with my heart and mind,
be to my neighbours good and kind:
a true and trusted friend.

We should endeavour to keep peace,
encourage and defend,
support and not retaliate;
good friendships try to cultivate,
to be a helpful friend.

And special, deeper friendships will
on openness depend;
consistently give love and care,
and thoughtfully advise and share:
to be a precious friend.

And Christ can make our love improve;
ill-treated hearts he’ll mend.
He never hurts by fickle mood,
he’s always working for our good:
the only perfect Friend.

(A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 )
Tune: ‘Rest’ by F C Maker

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