Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#348a

348a. Shepherd of tender youth

1 Shepherd of tender youth,
Guiding in love and truth,
Thro' 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
• Author: St. Clement of Alexandrea (ca. 170)
• Translator: Henry Martin Dexter (1849)
• Meter: No. 71
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: The Christian Household; First Sunday after Epiphany; Second Sunday after Easter

Tune Information

• Name: ITALIAN HYMN
• Composer: Felice de Giardini (1769)
• Meter: No. 71
• Key: G Major