THE HEART OF A FRIEND.
A heart that is glad when your heart is gay, And true in the time of cares; That halves the trials of a fretful day And doubles the joys that it shares. A heart that can cheer your heart with its song, And comfort your hour of need A heart that is brave and faithful and strong, Wherever misfortune may lead. A heart that is yours when the way seems dark, And yours in sunshine, too; A heart that cares not for rank or mark, But only the heart of you. A heart that will shield when others abuse The name that it knows is clear, That would rather miss fortune and fame than lose •' The love of a friend that is dear. A heart that will hear no ill of you, But be ever quick to defend; A heart that is always true, steel true■ Such is the heart of a friend.
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New Zealand Tablet, 13 February 1919, Page 45
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158THE HEART OF A FRIEND. New Zealand Tablet, 13 February 1919, Page 45
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