For to this you have been called because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return. When he suffered, he did not threaten but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds, you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the shepherd and overseer of your souls. 1 Peter 2:21-25.

In death's dark veil, I fear no ill. With thee, dear Lord, beside me, Thy rod and staff, my comfort still. Thy cross before to guide me. Thou spreadst a table in my sight thy unction grace bestoweth. And oh, what transport of delight from thy pure chalice floweth. And so through all the length of days thy goodness faileth never. Good shepherd, may I sing thy praise within thy house forever. H.W. Baker.