Thank God for You!

Thank God for you, good friend of mine,
Seldom is friendship such as thine;
How very much I wish to be
As helpful as you've been to me-
Thank God for You.

Of many prayer guests, one thou art
On whom I ask God to impart
Rich blessings from His storehouse rare,
And grant to you His gracious care-
Thank God for You.

When I recall from time to time
How you inspired this heart of mine:
I find myself inclined to pray
"God bless my friend this very day-"
Thank God for you.

So often, at the throne of grace,
There comes a picture of your face;
And then, instinctively, I pray
That God may guide you all the way-
Thank God for you.

Some day I hope with you to stand
Before the throne, at God's right hand.
And say to you - at journey's end,
"Praise God, you've been to me a friend-"
Thank God for you.

- Dr. Joseph Clark