but now they are longing for a better homeland, that is, a heavenly. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; and he has prepared a city for them.

People

"The porter opens the door for him; the sheep listen to his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.

Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, and be shepherds of the church of God which he has purchased with his own blood.

For you were straying like lost sheep, but you are now returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.

To day

Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says. If you hear God's voice today,

If ye

"Repent," said he, "for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

While he was yet speaking, behold! a luminous cloud overshadowed them; and a voice out of the cloud, saying. "This is my Son, my Beloved, in whom is my delight. Listen to him."

Behold, I am standing at the door and knocking! If any one listens to my voice, and opens the door, I will come to him, and sup with him, and he with me.