A friend who's selfless, steadfast and fair

I've got a great friend who is Heaven-sent:
selfless, steadfast and very, very fair - that's him,
friendly, caring, and generous to no end - that's also him,
determined, courageous and full of energy - that's definitely him!
... so God sent me this friend - to help me find my way in life -
God sent me this friend - that i may find:
happiness in my heart, peace in my soul...;
God gave me this pillar of strength:
that i may learn to be brave -
and, like him, have the heart of a lion...
in everything that i do - big or small -
my pillar of strength, should things go wrong...