Words and music by Judith K. Spencer (1949-2014). Written for a Vacation Bible School (with the theme being the life of the Apostle John), circa 1980's.

John walked with Jesus everywhere, throughout the Land of Promise. He left his father Zebedee and all the sea's abundance. No longer would he cast for fish in boats on Galilee, but help his Master seek the lost, and follow willingly.  His fiery temper had to go; he learned to think of others. Instead of striving for first place, he saved it for his brothers. He watched the Master still the storm, and heal the sick and lame. The dead were raised to life again! He learned why Jesus came.  Then later, after Calvary, when Christ went back to Heaven, John spent his life in service true, as one of the eleven! His books we read so much today display our Savior's fame! Through John, we know how Jesus lived, and magnify His name!