Hymns for the Living Church ‎#74

74. Shepherd of Eager Youth

1 Shepherd of eager youth,
Guiding in love and truth,
Through devious ways;
Christ our triumphant King,
We come Thy Name to sing
Hither our children bring
To shout 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 Thou art the great High Priest;
Thou hast prepared the feast
Of hheav'nly love;
While in our mortal pain
None calls on Thee in vain;
Help Thou dost not disdain,
Help from above.

4 Ever be Thou our Guide,
Our shepherd and our Pride,
Our Staff and Song;
Jesus, Thou Christ of God,
By Thine eternal 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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of eager youth
• Title: Shepherd of Eager Youth
• Author: Clement of Alexandria (c. 200)
• Translator: Henry M. Dexter (1846)
• Meter: 6 6 4 6 6 6 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 13:20
• Topic: Christ: Name(s) of; Youth Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: ITALIAN HYMN
• Composer: Felice de Giardini (1769)
• Meter: 6 6 4 6 6 6 4
• Key: F Major