July 30, 2008

one flock, one shepherd

"O God, you are the light of the world,

the desire of all nations,

and the shepherd of our souls:

let your light shine in the darkness,

that all the ends of the earth

may see the salvation of our God.

By the lifting up of your Cross

gather the peoples to your obedience;

let your sheep hear your voice

and be brought home to your fold

so that there may be one flock,

one shepherd,

one holy kingdom of righteousness and peace,

one God and Father of all,

above all, in all, and through all."

- W. E. Orchard