Jesus said “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 

The King is come!
With life and love and peace within,
Let us praise and worship him!

The King is come!
He offers us friendship,
And new life in him.

The King is come!
He welcomes us to shelter,
To find rest in him.

The King is come!
He frees us from past mistakes,
Full of forgiveness, compassion and grace.

The King is come!
He guides us in the way ahead,
He knows the route we should take.

The King is come!
He shows us justice, love and right,
To work for good with all our might.

The King is come!
Let us share his love far and wide,
That in Jesus all may abide.

The King is come! The King is come!
Let us open our arms,
And run to him.

God of love, you shepherd us through the trials, sorrows, joys and routines of our daily lives.
King of love, you bless us with love and compassion and all the riches of heaven.
Lord of love, your light and life offer us purpose, wisdom and grace and bring us hope and peace.
God of everlasting love, you are alongside us all of our days.

Gracious God. As one year closes and another begins, help us to walk closely with you in the light of the love of Jesus. Amen.

Ruth Rushworth