Poems (Smith)/Friendship
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FRIENDSHIP.
TO A DEAR FRIEND IN HER SICKNESS.
If the friendship I bear thee Can brighten thy toil, Or help thee to bear it, In this world of turmoil:
Though dark be the day, Yet a brightness may glimmer To lighten thy way To bright Heaven forever.
With patient resignation, And trust in His love, Thou'lt reach thy destination With angels above.
Although darkness may linger, The bright day will come,And shine o'er thy pathway When life's work shall be done.
Thy toils and afflictions Are so gently leading, Sayeth our Father in Heaven Come all ye heavy-laden.