The Voice of the Shepherd

Do you hear the voice?
The voice which calmed the Sea of Galilee?
The voice whose words gave sight to the blind and life to the dead?
Do you hear the voice?

Do you hear the voice?
The voice that set in motion the stars?
The voice, whose words created the earth and all that in her is?
Do you hear the voice?

Do you hear the voice?
The voice which controls the fate of man?
The voice whose words can destroy cities and overthrow nations?
Do you hear the voice?

Do you hear the voice?
The voice which fills the immensity of space?
The quiet voice which shakes the earth and comforts the soul?
Do you hear the voice?

Do you hear the voice?
The voice which taught that the sinner is free?
The voice which said, "give up your sins and come follow me?"
Do you hear the voice?

Do you hear the voice?
The voice of the shepherd calling his sheep?
Listen closely; you will hear it calls for you and for me.
Do you hear the voice?

©James Garner March 2001