If on our hearts the light of Christ has shone and set our feet to follow where he trod, then God be thanked for his Apostle John, a Son of Thunder born a child of God; seen through whose eyes the Lord of love appears, known still more clearly down the passing years. John tells of Jesus, God's eternal Word, flesh of our flesh, yet Light and Life divine. Death's power is broken where his voice is heard, bright in our darkness see his glories shine: the spotless Lamb of God, our risen Lord, the Way, the Truth, the Life to life restored. Beloved disciple! From his pastor's heart he yearns that all believe and live and know; and strong in faith from sin and self depart, in Christ abiding and in grace to grow; and in that home prepared by Christ above be there made like him, whom unseen we love.