The Gift Of Friendship
Friendship is a Golden Chain,
The links are friends so dear,
And like a rare and precious jewel
It's treasured more each year...
It's clasped together firmly
With a love that's deep and true,
And it's rich with happy memories
And fond recollections, too...
Time can't destroy its beauty
For, as long as memory lives,
Years can't erase the pleasure
That the joy of friendship gives...
For friendship is a priceless gift
That can't be bought or sold,
But to have an understanding friend
Is worth far more than gold...
And the Golden Chain of Friendship
Is a strong and blessed tie
Binding kindred hearts together
As the years go passing by...
Friendship is a priceless gift
That can't be bought or sold,
But its value is far greater
Than a mountain made of gold...
For gold is cold and lifeless,
It cannot see nor hear,
And in your times of trouble,
It is powerless to cheer...
It has no ears to listen,
No heart to understand.
It cannot bring you comfort
Or reach out a helping hand...
So when you ask God for a gift,
Be thankful that he sends,
Not diamonds, pearls, or riches,
But the love of a real, true friend...
[Helen Steiner Rice]
