Faithful Friend

Everyone that flatters thee

Is no friend in misery.

Words are easy, like the wind;

Faithful friends are hard to find.

Every man will be thy friend,

Whilst thou hast wherewith to spend;

But if store of crowns be sent,

No man will supply thy want.

He that is thy friend indeed,

He will help thee in thy need;

If thou sorrow, he will weep;

If thou wake, he cannot sleep.

Thus of very grief in heart,

He with thee does bear a part.

These are certain signs to know

Faithful friend from flattering foe.