The Glory of Friendship

The Glory of Friendship
There is no greater earthly blessing than to claim
The faith and trust of those who know you well :
To be kindly neighbor where you dwell,
To make a high example of your name ,
And keep your humble doorway free from shame ;
And let your worth each day’s performance tell;

To freely give what honor would not sell,
For base advantage or the pump of fame ,
Some things there are which no purchase price ,
Yet rich or poor of those have daily need ;
The comfort of some true friend’s sacrifice ,
His trust ,his love , and every kindly deed ,
God grant I may be worthly while I live
Of all the joys my friends are glad to give .
Jan Bagwell
God is Great , God is Good !!