In regard of the rich grace and wisdom of his love toward his people; for who sees not, but that it is a curse to be unready as these foolish virgins, who were therefore shut out.

Thomas Shepard is the name of:
Thomas Shepard (minister) (1605–1649) American Puritan minister
Thomas D. Shepard (born c. Shepard American record producer
Tommy Shepard (1923–1993) American trombonist.