The Friend Indeed
A friend in need; a friend indeed
A friend without greed, sows the seed
Growing the other, like a reed
A friend in need; a friend in deed
The man knows not his need
The friend sees and takes the lead
A friend indeed; a friend during need
As a veritable feed
Meets the hen’s desperate need
A friend in deed; a friend in need
Before, during and after need
The example of unconditional deed
A friend indeed, one of good breed
As beautiful as a golden bead
On the neck of a lovely kid
A friend in deed; a friend indeed
A friend who won’t mislead
Nay, not for a selfish need
A friend who won’t be timid
Rebukes the other’s misdeed
And points a better deed
A friend who does a misdeed
But is ready to take heed
Yielding to the reproof creed
If we learn from the Lord’s creed
About the friend indeed
And how to be so in deed
Here’s a truth we can’t shield:
We will be friends in deed
And won’t be the same indeed
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