I never came to you, my friend 

And went away without, 

Some new enrichment of the heart 

More faith and less of doubt, 

 

More courage in the days ahead 

And often in great need 

Coming to you, I went away 

Comforted indeed. 

 

How can I find the shining word, 

The glowing phrase that tells 

All that your love has meant to me, 

All that your friendship spells. 

 

There is no word, no phrase for you 

On whom I so depend. 

All I can say to you is this, 

God bless you precious friend.