The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#574

574. 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 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!

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of tender youth
• Author: Clement of Alexandria (ca. 220)
• Meter: 6, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Children's Service: Children's Service; Children's Services

Tune Information

• Name: [Shepherd of tender youth]
• Composer: L. Mason (1832)
• Meter: 6, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4.
• Key: E♭ Major