In this sermon, the preacher begins by acknowledging his unworthiness to stand in the pulpit and emphasizes his reliance on the righteousness of Jesus. He prays for the conviction of the Holy Spirit and asks for God's authority over any distractions or evil spirits. The preacher then describes a scene of King Solomon heading to the house of worship with his entourage, but despite his wealth and accomplishments, he appears preoccupied and sad. The sermon highlights the importance of not turning away from the word of God and emphasizes the need to approach it with love and the authority of the Holy Ghost.

Harriet N. Cook preaches about the significance of sheep and lambs in the Bible, highlighting how they are frequently mentioned and the beautiful descriptions given about them. She discusses various biblical figures like Abel, Job, Solomon, Rachel, and David who were shepherds or had interactions with sheep. Cook emphasizes the relationship between shepherds and their sheep, drawing parallels to how Christ is our shepherd and we are His sheep who should follow His voice. She also touches on the dangers that sheep face, the need for protection, and the tendency of sheep to stray, relating it to how we, as humans, often stray away from Jesus, our good shepherd.