Dankie vir 'n Vriend soos Jy - Clyde Davids

"Dankie vir 'n Vriend soos jy", featuring in the New Apostolic Church Southern Africa's Afrikaans Hymnal, composed by Clyde Davids. Word: Clyde Davids (translated: Jacques Cronje)
This item was performed by a young married couple in front of the altar on their wedding day.
Lyrics: (Afrikaans)
1. My beste Vriend, ek kom na Jou,
Jy is die een wat ek vetrou.
Jy het gesterf dat ek kan leef,
Jy skenk my krag, om voort te streef.
Neem tog my hand en lei my voort
Dat ek bereik Jou hemelpoort.
(Harmonie)
Ek sê dankie, Heer,
Vir ‘n Vriend soos jy wie sorg vir my.
In oorvloed skenk Jy, Heer;
Jou goedheid word waardeur.
Ek wil by Jou bly, virewig by Jou bly!
Dankie vir ‘n Vriend soos Jy,
Dankie vir ‘n Vriend soos Jy!
2. Jy is ‘n Vriend so spesiaal,
Jy gee my hoop wanneer ek faal.
Ek is so broos, kry maklik seer,
Jy heel my wond, met liefde teer.
Jy hou my vas en sus my sag
Wanneer ek vrees die donkeer nag.
(Harmonie)
Ek sê dankie, Heer,
Vir ‘n Vriend soos jy wie sorg vir my.
In oorvloed skenk Jy, Heer;
Jou goedheid word waardeur.
Ek wil by Jou bly, virewig by Jou bly!
Dankie vir ‘n Vriend soos Jy,
Dankie vir ‘n Vriend soos Jy!
DIRECT TRANSLATION:
1. My dear Friend, I come to You,
You are the one I trust.
You died that I can live,
You give me strength, to strive.
Take my hand and lead me on
That I reach Your heavenly gate.
(Harmony)
I say thank you, Lord,
For a friend like you who cares for me.
In abundance You donate, Lord;
Your goodness is appreciated.
I want to stay with you, stay with you forever!
Thanks for a Friend Like You,
Thanks for a Friend Like You!
2. You are such a special friend,
You give me hope when I fail.
I'm so fragile, easily get hurt,
You heal my wound with love.
You hold me and kiss me softly
When I fear the dark night.
(Harmony)
I say thank you, Lord,
For a friend like you who cares for me.
In abundance You donate, Lord;
Your goodness is appreciated.
I want to stay with you, stay with you forever!
Thanks for a Friend Like You,
Thanks for a Friend Like You!