Neglected

Have you ever felt neglected
Or most bitterly rejected
By one who seemed a faithful friend;
Whose love you thought would never end?

But other interests arise
As fresh horizons fill their eyes;
Your company they rarely seek
Yet act the same if we should meet.

We need a Friend who will be there
Whenever we've a need to share.
I have a Friend, the best is He,
Always ready to listen to me.

But do I treat Him as a friend?
Can He on me fully depend?
His Presence do I often seek
Or only when I'm sad or weak?

You never will Your children leave
And yet Your heart I often grieve
When Your sweet friendship I reject
Through cold indifference and neglect.

Oh, Friend so faithful, so Divine,
So precious to this heart of mine!
Help me to keep in constant touch
Because I need You very much.

I know when I forget Your Word
Or don't spend time with You, my Lord,
The one who suffers most is me
Because I need you constantly.

Oh, Holy Spirit, bind this heart
So from Your side I'll never depart.
Keep me in sweet communion there
Through constant attitudes of prayer.

Honoria A. Groves

1985