Standing On The Promises

Standing on the promises we made way back when

Through our joy and doubts you have always been

Standing right beside me, a trusted loyal friend

Now you have gone before me

And Dear, I miss you so

As I try to master life

On earth down here below

You know how much I love you

You know the time we shared

And that will never change

Because we really cared

You've given me so much

Like friendships always do

Each time I smile or shed a tear

I always think of you

I'm standing on the promises

That God made through His Son

To keep our spirits in union

And to keep our spirits as one

Each time that I look out

Each time that you look in

I can feel your presence

Because you are my friend

I know we'll meet again some day

What rejoicing there will be

When we walk side by side

Through heaven you and me

So…my trusted loyal friend

I'll never say good bye

Because I love and know you live

In a spirit that can not die

By Doug Van Wyk 1-14-'01

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