Therefore to thee it was given Many to save with thyself; And, at the end of thy day, O faithful shepherd! to come, Bringing thy sheep in thy hand.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It praises a faithful leader who is promised to save others and return with them safely.
- In plain terms
- You were given the gift to save many and will return leading them safely.
- What can you take from it?
- Faithful leaders are rewarded with the safety of those they guide.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a leader faithful?
- How do you measure a leader's success?
Another view
The metaphor implies a divine reward system not always present in reality.
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