but now they seek a better, that is a heavenly [country]. Wherefore God is not ashamed of them to be called their God; for he has prepared for them a city.

People

To him the gate-keeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his sheep by name, and leads them out.

Take heed to yourselves, therefore, and to all the flock in which the Holy Spirit has made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he has purchased with his blood.

For you were like lost sheep, but are now returned to the shepherd and bishop of your souls.

To day

Wherefore, as the Holy Spirit says, To-day if you will hear his voice,

again he defines a certain day, To-day, saying in David, after so long a time, as it was said before, To-day if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

If ye

Change your minds, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

While he was yet speaking, behold a bright cloud overshadowed them; and behold a voice from the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; hear him.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one shall hear my voice and open the door, I will enter in to him, and feast with him, and he with me.