Church Book ‎#526

526. Shepherd of tender youth

1 Shepherd of tender youth,
Guiding in love and truth
Through devious ways;
Christ, our triumphant King,
We come Thy Name to sing,
And here our children bring,
To join Thy praise.

2 Thou art our holy Lord,
The all-subduing Word,
Healer of strife:
Thou didst Thyself abase,
That from sin's deep disgrace
Thou mightest save our race,
And give us life.

3 O wisdom's great High Priest!
Thou hast prepared the feast
Of holy love;
And in our mortal pain
None calls on Thee in vain:
Help Thou dost not disdain,
Help from above.

4 Ever be near our side,
Our Shepherd and our Guide,
Our staff and song:
Jesus, Thou Christ of God,
By Thine enduring Word,
Lead us where Thou hast trod;
Make our faith strong.

5 So now, and till we die,
Sound we Thy praises high,
And joyful sing:
Let all the holy throng
Who to Thy Church belong,
Unite to swell the song
To Christ our King!

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of tender youth
• Author: Clement of Alexandria (ab. 200)
• Meter: 6, 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Children; Epiphany, First Sunday
• Source: Hunter's Select Melodies, 1861, a.
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #246 or #485

Tune Information

• Name: STOBEL
• Meter: 6, 4.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Source from index: From "Müller's Ch. B." 1754, ar. by Havergal?