tho’ you’re a heathen to the core

and cause him untold pain,

he knows everything about you

but loves you just the same.

you need not always seek him

for he’s often seeking you.

he has a welcome for the stranger

but a warmer heart for you.

he is rather scarce on talking

but at listening he is good.

you love to be around him

but respect his solicitude.

he is tactful of your failings,

well acquainted with your whim;

and there’s nothing in this wide, wide world

you would not do for him.