Christ, in the spirit, unseen, comes to his waiting disciples.
Thomas. Someone has flung open the door. The wind has blown out the candles.
Andrew. Nay, I sit next the door. 'Tis closed!
John. He has risen. He is even now among us.
Thomas. Someone sits in the chair. I feel a presence by my side.
Peter. Brethren, 'tis the Comforter of which He spake! [A misty light fills the room.]
John. Ah, 'tis He! 'tis He! He is with us. He has not forsaken us. Verily, He has risen from the dead into a larger life than ever! Dear Lord, Beloved Shepherd of Souls, is it Thou?
Thomas. I believe, I believe! It is past speech! Thy Kingdom comes as I dreamed, but dared not believe!
John. He lives, He lives—the very Son of God!
Behold the Kingdom that He promised us;