MY NEIGHBOUR

We are to treat our neighbour
those up close and those far off
with welcome words of friendship
make no judgments, never scoff.

Use our talents given
by the One Almighty God,
to assist them with what e’er their need
on their feelings never trod.

In return we can expect the same
when times get hard or sad,
their arms can bring you comfort
a trouble shared seems not so bad.

Oh God You knew when long ago
You made these rules for us,
that alone we couldn’t make it
in You, You asked us put our trust.

For we are all Your family
You know our needs before we ask,
You said You’d always be with us
be our help in every task.

You work through friend and neighbour
It’s the way The Father planned,
we need You and each other
to live happy in this land.

Your love hasn’t any boundaries
it’s deep, ever fresh and knowing,
that our each and every fiber
in Your love is every growing.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Apr. 17, 2007