“Feeling the way–and all the way up hill;
But on the open summit, calm and still,
The feet of Christ are planted; and they stand
In view of all the quiet land.
“Feeling the way, –and if the way is cold,
What matter? –since upon the fields of gold
His breath is melting; and the warm winds sing
While rocking summer days for him.”
It is said of sheep that they follow their own shepherd because they know his voice. It is also said that they will not follow a stranger, because they know not the voice of strangers. This ought to be as true of the flock of Christ as of sheep. They should be able to discern between the voice of the Master and the voice of any stranger. They should never respond to any call but their own Shepherd’s.
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