The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#38

38. 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 we children bring,
Tributes of praise.

2 Thou art our holy Lord,
O 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 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.

4 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 and swell the song
To Christ the King.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of tender youth
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ITALIAN HYMN
• Composer: Giardini
• Meter: 6s & 4s
• Key: G Major or modal

Text Information:

This is the first hymn that was addressed to Christ. It is found among the writings of Clement of Alexandria, but was probably written in the first century.