In the Father's hands we know
We'll keep you close as always
And a friend will not say, “Never”
We'll keep you close as always
'Cause the welcome will not end
'Cause the welcome will not end
With the faith and love God's given
Means a chapter in your life is through
In the Father's hands we know
If the Lord's the Lord of them
Will keep the love that keeps us strong
And friends are friends forever
Though it's hard to let you go
Will keep the love that keeps us strong
If the Lord's the Lord of them
In the Father's hands we know
Though it's hard to let you go
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
That a lifetime's not too long, to live as friends
And a friend will not say, “Never”
It won't even seem you've gone
Can't believe the hopes He's granted
Though it's hard to let you go
'Cause the welcome will not end
And friends are friends forever
Springing from the hope we know
And a friend will not say, “Never”
If the Lord's the Lord of them
That a lifetime's not too long, to live as friends
We will pray the joy you'll live in
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Is the strength that now you show
It won't even seem you've gone
That a lifetime's not too long, to live as friends
And friends are friends forever
