This page and song are dedicated to all the special people that have walked through the door of my heart during the course of my life, and left their imprint there for all time. . . for the friends of the past, for the friends in my life now, and for those the Lord will yet bring across my path. Each one of you are unique, and I love you for what you have given to me . . . the priceless treasure of your love, acceptance and friendship. My heart is filled with gratitude. This song's for YOU!
FRIENDS
Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
Can't believe the hopes He's granted
Means a chapter in your life is through
But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong
Chorus:
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say "never"
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands, we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends
With the faith and love God's given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you live in
Is the strength that you now show
But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong
Chorus:
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands, we know
That a lifetime's not too long
to live as friends.
Michael W. Smith / Deborah D. Smith
I Samuel 18:1,3-4
After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt.
I Samuel 20:42
Then Jonathan said to David, "Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord, saying,'The Lord is witness between you and me, and between your descendants and my descendants forever.'" Then David left and Jonathan went back to the town.
