The Candle

Scripture  Isaiah 11:1-10

Shadows of the past are now
Pushed aside to corners, dark and old
And the light of a golden flame
Has found a forever place to hold

A magical halo that stays
To keep a new Faith for tomorrow. . .
There is no wind of yet-to-be
That can put out this light nor borrow

This flame which has been lit from above
By a hand of wisdom and care. . .
Though time will have its way with life,
The warmth of love will still be there.

Thoughts on Advent 
December 1984

Written by Skip Johnson, a former member, this appeared in St. Mark Presbyterian's Advent Book in 1984.