Good Shepherd, you know us, you call us by name, you lead us; we gladly acknowledge your claim. Your voice has compelled us; we come at your call, and non your have chosen will finally fall. Good Shepherd, you warn us of robbers and thieves; the hireling, the wolf, who destroys and deceives: all praise for your promise on which we shall stand, that no-one can snatch us from out of your hand. Good Shepherd, you lay down your life for the sheep; your love is not fickle, your gift is not cheap. You spend your life freely, you take it again; you died, so we live - we are healed by your pain. At one with the Father, you made yourself known: 'I am the Good Shepherd', at one with your own. You loved us before we had heeded or heard; by grace we respond to your life-giving word.