Friends are a big part of my life, something I think most people in the world could say. I've been thinking about this a lot. There are a few people in my life that I know I couldn't go do much without (and if you're wondering if this applies to you, Nicole, wonder no more; the answer is yes). Today, I heard this hymn and I decided I want to live a life worthy to have it sung at my funeral (I hope it's not creepy that I've thought about this).
Reflects thine own great mercy, Lord;
Thou sendest blessings from above
Thru words and deeds of those who love.
What greater gift dost thou bestow,
What greater goodness can we know
Than Christlike friends, whose gentle ways
Strengthen our faith, enrich our days.
When such a friend from us departs,
We hold forever in our hearts
A sweet and hallowed memory,
Bringing us nearer, Lord, to thee.
For worthy friends whose lives proclaim
Devotion to the Savior’s name,
Who bless our days with peace and love,
We praise thy goodness, Lord, above.
What greater goodness can we know
Than Christlike friends, whose gentle ways
Strengthen our faith, enrich our days.
When such a friend from us departs,
We hold forever in our hearts
A sweet and hallowed memory,
Bringing us nearer, Lord, to thee.
For worthy friends whose lives proclaim
Devotion to the Savior’s name,
Who bless our days with peace and love,
We praise thy goodness, Lord, above.
It really doesn't matter how successful I become at anything else if I don't reach this--well, I don't know if you would call a funeral a goal, but ;( you get it, right?
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