
Author: Clement of Alexandria Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #574 (1913) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Lyrics: 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 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
Thy mightest save our race,
And give us life.
3 Thou art the great High Priest;
Thou hast prepared the feast
Of heavenly love:
While in our mortal pain,
None call on Thee in vain:
Help Thou dost not disdain,
Help from above.
4 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.
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 and swell the song
To Christ our King! Topics: Children's Service Children's Service; Children's Service Children's Service; Children's Services Tune Title: [Shepherd of tender youth]
Shepherd of tender youth