"All that ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them…. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good Shepherd: the good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep…. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:8-11,27).
Our Shepherd has spoken; His sheep hear His voice.
A stranger may call, but His sheep will not hear it.
His sheep follow Him, and in Him they rejoice,
Each led by the Shepherd and taught by His Spirit.
All others were thieves and robbers who came
To steal, to kill, and to bring their destruction,
Inspired by Satan, with a purpose the same
As when in the Garden he brought his seduction.
The Lord is our Shepherd with this validation:
He laid down His life and He conquered the grave.
Our Lord gave Himself to procure our salvation,
And He calls by name every sheep He will save.
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