Twila Paris V1 B C V2 C V3 C T [V1] Everyone knows you as a man of honor I am glad to know you simply as a friend You have always taken time to be my brother And I'll be standing by you in the end [B] But I will never put you on a pedestal I thank the Lord for everything you do I'll be there to pray for you and for the ones you love I believe that He will finish all He started in you [C] I will be an open door that you can count on Anywhere you are, anywhere you've been I will be an honest heart you can depend on I will be a Faithful Friend [V2] I am one of many whose path has been made clearer By the light you've carried faithfully as a warrior and a child God has used you greatly to encourage and inspire And you've remained a true friend all the while [V3] So I will never put you on a pedestal 'Cause we both know all the glory is the Lord's And I'll be there to pray that He will keep you by His grace And I always will remind you to be seeking His face [T] Should it ever come your time to mourn I will weep with you And every single time you win I'm celebrating too I will celebrate with you