The New Christian Hymnal ‎#369

369. Shepherd of Tender Youth

1. Shepherd of tender youth,
Guiding in love and truth
Thro' devious ways;
Christ our triumphant King,
We come Thy Name to sing;
Hither our children bring
To shout Thy praise.

2. Thou art the great High Priest,
Thou hast prepared the feast
Of heavn'ly love;
While in our mortal pain
None calls on Thee in vain;
Help Thou dost not disdain,
Help from above.

3. Ever be Thou our guide,
Our Shepherd, and our pride,
Our staff and song;
Jesus, Thou Christ of God,
By Thy perennial Word
Lead us where Thou hast trod,
Make our faith strong.

4. So now, and till we die,
Sound we Thy praises high,
And joyful sing;
Infants, and the glad throng
Who to Thy Church belong,
United to swell the song
To Christ our King.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of tender youth
• Title: Shepherd of Tender Youth
• Translator: Henry M. Dexter (1846)
• Author: Clement of Alexandria (c. 200)
• Meter: 6 6 4 6 6 6 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Home and Youth: Children
• Notes: The earliest known hymn of the Christian Church

Tune Information

• Name: DORT
• Composer: Lowell Mason (1832)
• Meter: 6 6 4 6 6 6 4
• Incipit: 13156 55752 32176
• Key: C Major