Good Shepherd

Sometimes an Orpheus, to whose lyre the sheep seem to listen with pleased attention, takes the place of the Good Shepherd.

Tertullian, in the second century, speaks of chalices on which were paintings of the Good Shepherd and the lost sheep.

When Melancthon arose to preach on one occasion, he took this for a text: "I am the good shepherd."

This is only one aspect of that sacrifice of self to the interest of the flock which is indispensable in the good shepherd.

Let thy prayer then be directed, like that of the psalmist, to the good Shepherd of the sheep: 'Seek thy servant.'