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Excerpt from The Shepherd of My Soul No types more beautiful could have been chosen under which to picture the character of our Lord and the souls He came to redeem than those of a shepherd and his flock. As nothing on earth could more fitly illustrate the infinite love and sacrifice of the Saviour than the enduring labors and tenderness of a shepherd, so nothing here below could better portray the multiple wants of our spirits than the needful dependent nature of sheep. After the knowledge we possess of our Redeemer, only a slight acquaintance with the characteristics of pastoral life, as it exists in oriental countries, is needed to discern the charming fitness of these comparisons. The similarity is at once striking and most easily understood. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

No types more beautiful could have been chosen under which to picture the character of our Lord and the souls He came to redeem than those of a shepherd and his flock. As nothing on earth could more fitly illustrate the infinite love and sacrifice of the Saviour than the enduring labors and tenderness of a shepherd, so nothing here below could better portray the multiple wants of our spirits than the needful dependent nature of sheep. After the knowledge we possess of our Redeemer, only a slight acquaintance with the characteristics of pastoral life, as it exists in oriental countries, is needed to discern the charming fitness of these comparisons. The similarity is at once striking and most easily understood. Hence it is that our Lord, as well as those who described Him before He came, so often appealed to shepherd life when speaking of the Messiah's mission; hence, also, it is that He was so fond of calling Himself the Good Shepherd, and of alluding to the souls He loved as His sheep. It is the purpose of the pages that follow to trace some of these beautiful and touching resemblances of the shepherd and his flock, on the one side, roaming over the hills and plains of Palestine, and the Saviour of the World with the souls of men, on the other, pursuing together the journey of life. We have taken as our guide, in noting these charming likenesses, the Twenty-second Psalm, or the Psalm of the Good Shepherd, every verse of which recalls some feature or features of pastoral life, and sings of the offices, tender and varied, which the shepherd discharges towards his flock. As this shepherd song was composed and written in the Hebrew tongue, the language of ancient Palestine, we have employed here a literal translation from the original language, simply because it expresses much more beautifully and more exactly than does any rendering from the Latin or Greek the various marks and characteristics of the shepherd's life and duties. The oriental languages, like the people who speak them, are exceedingly figurative and poetic in their modes of expression; and hence, for our present purpose, it is only by getting back as closely as we can to the original that we are able adequately to appreciate the beauty and poetry of that simple but charming life about which the Psalmist is singing. Although the Shepherd Psalm refers, in its literal sense, to the human shepherd attending and providing for his sheep, it has also another higher meaning, which its author gave it, and this has reference to Christ in His relations with the souls He has made and redeemed. It is by reflecting on this sense of the psalm, and on all His gracious dealings with us, that we are enabled to realize how rightly and justly our Saviour is called the Shepherd of Our Souls and how beautifully the Psalmist, in the shepherd song, has depicted His relations with us. And how important this is how much it means for our spiritual welfare and spiritual advancement to reflect on the many mercies of Christ and on the love He bears each one of us. If the considerations that follow assist their readers to appreciate more fully and love more ardently the Divine Shepherd of Souls, who daily and constantly throughout our lives is ministering to our spiritual needs and trying to further our eternal interests, the desire and aim which prompted their writing will be fully and perfectly realized.

Who is in Charge of your Life & Destiny? It's either God, You, The Devil or Someone else is. In Shepherd Of My Soul, the author by the revelation of the Holy Spirit reveals certain truths behind the 23rd Psalm; connecting it with victorious Christian living through the recognition of our responsibility as the New Creations in Christ Jesus. He further expounds on our superiority over the devil and all his works, and the certainty of our victory in the discussion of the subject of fear. Issues on the attitude and action of faith. It is an encompassing work. He talks about the shepherd-hood of God; revealing various insights from scriptures. With the 23rd psalm as a prelude, in this title "Shepherd of My Soul" you will find an exposé on topics like I Shall Not Want. The Lord ensures our Supply, Stability & Rest. Leading us in the path of His Righteousness. I will Fear No Evil. Blessings Overflow. Dwelling in the Presence of the Lord. Goodness and Mercy Follow me. Some important acts in the life of David. And much more. Discover Secrets on How to Walk in Financial Prosperity, Divine Favour, Divine Health, Divine Protection, Marriage Success, Good Success, Joy Unspeakable, and much more under God's Shepherding. Encounter Powerful Insights that will Challenge, Equip & Enhance your Christian Life and Ministry You will find this piece greatly enlightening and illuminating to your spirit.

It is the purpose of the pages that follow to trace some of these beautiful and touching resemblances of the shepherd and his flock, on the one side, roaming over the hills and plains of Palestine, and the Saviour of the World with the souls of men, on the other, pursuing together the journey of life. "With poetic instinct springing from sound Scriptural insight, Father Callan beautifully traces the analogy between the Oriental shepherd life and Christ's dealings with the soul, and in this portrayal gives us a well-balanced view of the relation of the soul to God, a thorough knowledge of human nature, with a generous compassion for its many inherent weaknesses, and a most gentle yet persuasive insistence on the basic truths of the spiritual life, the source of all deep, sensible and tender piety. "The subject is handled in a manner most complete and enlightening, the main theme being the strong, constant, personal love that our Blessed Lord has for each individual soul, and the outpouring of this love and tender solicitude in the providential care which an Omniscient and Omnipotent God alone can exercise. "The book touches with gentle firmness the main springs of our spiritual and religious life, rousing faith and arousing to a loving, confiding trust in the Shepherd of our souls." -Catholic World, Volume 102, 1915 "A most timely reminder, in these days of strife involving half the civilized world, to the timid soul that there is something beyond all the cruelty of war; that the Good Shepherd looks with sorrow on the sheep fighting madly and blindly among themselves, that once again they shall be gathered into the fold…The mode in which Father Callan makes use of this felicitous tradition of Jew and Gentile to impress us all with the lessons of noble living which it conveys, is in the highest degree profitable and practical." -The American Catholic Quarterly Review, Volume 41, 1916 "Father Callan takes the twenty-second Psalm, the Psalm of the Good Shepherd, and gives a detailed comparison of the shepherd and his flock roaming the hills and plains o Palestine with the Savior of the world shepherding human souls throughout life's journey. The author gives the Psalm's literal translation from the Hebrew, holding that it expresses more beautifully and exactly the different characteristics of shepherd life in the Orient than does any version from the Latin or Greek. The chapters of the book are divided according to the verses of the Psalms, and the author stresses especially the application of David's song to the relation between souls and the Great Shepherd of souls. It is by reflecting on this, the higher sense of the poem, that Father Callan hopes to make his readers appreciate more fully and love more intensely the Shepherd who died that the flock might live." -America, Volume 14, 1915

Travel the Shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd himself, W. Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep--and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you. Keller infuses new hope into our relationship with Christ. Part of the Timeless Faith Classics series, this installment: Is perfect as a treasured self-purchase or gift for any occasion Showcases Scripture which has been the topic of countless books, articles, and featured on a multitude of gift products Delivers new insights on one of the most familiar and popular chapters in the Bible Is a trusted inspirational resource for personal and spiritual growth and reflection As we lie down in green pastures or walk through the shadowy valley, we're assured that whatever our path, whatever our stumbling, the Shepherd will lovingly guide, carry, and protect us. We can depend on His goodness and mercy all the days of our lives. Readers will find comfort, guidance, and reassurance with A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.