Oh loyal friend God directs the ways You keep me encouraged Throughout all the frays Oh dearest friend My needs you tend You make a way When I’m in the fray You hold my hand When I need to vent Your ear is open And your heart is lent Oh loyal friend God directs the ways You keep me encouraged Throughout all the frays Oh loyal friend Times and years go by But your love’s certain You’re a reason why I know God’s steadfast For I see His hand Working within you Sister, brother, friend Oh loyal friend God directs the ways You keep me encouraged Throughout all the frays Oh loyal friend God directs the ways You keep me encouraged Throughout all the frays