MY FRIEND

My friend, I stand in judgment now
And feel that you're to blame somehow.
On earth I walked with you each day
And never did you point the way.

You knew the Lord in truth and glory
But never did you tell the story.
My knowledge then was very dim
You could have led me safe to HIM.

Though we lived together on the earth
You never told me of the second birth.
And now I stand this day condemned
Because you failed to mention HIM.

You taught me many things, that's true.
I called you friend and trusted you.
But I learn now that it's too late
You could have saved me from this FATE.

We walked by day and talked by night
And yet you showed me not the light.
You let me live and love and die
You knew that I'd never live on high.

Yes. I called you friend in life
And trusted you through joy and strife
And yet on coming to this end
I cannot now call you "My Friend".