Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#509

509. 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 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,
Thou 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 calls on Thee in vain;
Help Thou dost not disdain,
Help from above.

4 Ever be Thou our Guide,
Our Shepherd and our Pride,
Our Staff and Song:
Jesus, Thou Christ of God,
By Thy eternal 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:
Infants and the glad throng
Who to Thy Church belong,
Unite to swell the song
To Christ our King!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of tender youth
• Title: Shepherd of Tender Youth
• Author: Clement of Alexandria, c. 150-c. 220
• Translator: Henry M. Dexter, 1821-1890
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Ancient Hymns; Historical; Youth Hymns
• Notes: Alternate tune: ITALIAN HYMN, No. 443

Tune Information

• Name: KIRBY BEDON
• Composer: Edward Bunnett, 1834-1923
• Key: F Major