Lutheran Worship ‎#471

471. Shepherd of Tender Youth

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

2 You are our holy Lord,
O all-subduing Word,
Healer of strife.
Yourself you did abase
That from sin's deep disgrace
You so might save our race
And give us life.

3 You are the great high priest;
You have prepared the feast
Of holy love;
And in our mortal pain
None calls on you in vain;
Our plea do not disdain;
Help from above.

4 Oh, ever be our guide,
Our shepherd, and our pride,
Our staff and song.
Jesus, O Christ of God,
By your enduring Word
Lead us where you have trod;
Make our faith strong.

5 So now, and till we die,
Sound we your praises high
And joyful sing:
Infants and the glad throng
Who to the Church belong
Unite to swell the song
To Christ, our king.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of tender youth
• Title: Shepherd of Tender Youth
• Author (attributed to): Clement of Alexandria, c. 170-c. 220
• Translator: Henry M. Dexter, 1821-90 (alt.)
• Meter: 664 6664
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Christian Education

Tune Information

• Name: ITALIAN HYMN
• Composer: Felice de Giardini, 1716-96
• Meter: 664 6664
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Arrangement: Copyright 1982 Concordia Publishing House.