Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#179

179. 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;
Hither thy children bring
Tributes of 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. A-men.

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, our King.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of tender youth
• Translator: Henry Martyn Dexter, 1821 - 90
• Author: Clement of Alexandria (cir. 200)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: Sacraments and Rites: Confirmation; Sacraments and Rites: Holy Baptism; Church Life and Work: Home and Family; The Church: Worship - In The Presence

Tune Information

• Name: KIRBY BEDON
• Composer: Edward Bunnett, 1834 - 1923
• Meter: 6 6 4, 6 6 6 4.
• Key: F Major