11 We worship those mercies, and bow the knee before the Majesty of His Father, Who converted our worship to Him. We call Him God, just as Moses (was called God); and Firstborn, and Son, just as Israel (was called); and Jesus (Joshua), just as Joshua the son of Nun was so called; and Priest like Aaron, and King, like David; and great Prophet, like all the Prophets; and Shepherd, like the shepherds who tended and guided Israel. And so did He call children as He said:— Strange children shall hearken unto Me. And He has made us brothers unto Himself, He said:— I will declare Your name unto My brethren. And we have become friends unto Him, as He said to His disciples:— I have called you friends, even as His Father called Abraham My friend. And He said unto us:— I am the good Shepherd, the Door, the Way, the Vine, the Sower, the Bridegroom, the Pearl, the Lamp, the Light, the King, God, Saviour, and Redeemer. And by many names is He surnamed.
Source: Demonstrations (New Advent)