JOHN'S GOSPEL

John, the beloved, delights in mulling over

The Son of God in all His matchless glory,

Who has distinctions beyond the creatorial.

He was before all and He Himself disposed it

But as a Man, appearing as the Logos,

He has this glory - a father's son, his only;

In contemplation His lovers could behold it.

Embodying more than was framed by Moses,

Both grace and truth appear for us who know Him.

Some recognized He came from God, as holy,

And as they learned Him rejoiced and were adoring:

Yet saw Him wash their feet, stooped down before them.