Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. a348. Shepherd of tender youth

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Text:

Shepherd of tender youth

1 Shepherd of tender youth,
Guiding in love and truth,
Through all their ways;
Christ, our triumphant King,
We come Thy Name to sing,
And here our children bring
To join Thy praise.

2 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.

3 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!

Text Information
First Line:	Shepherd of tender youth
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1895
Topic:	The Catechism: The Christian Household
Notes:	Author from Index: Clement of Alex.— Hunter's Sel. Mel.