Poems (Smith)/Friendship

by Martha A. Smith

For works with similar titles, see Friendship.

FRIENDSHIP.

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TO A DEAR FRIEND IN HER SICKNESS.

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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.