Author: Henry M. Dexter; Clement of Alexandria Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #628 (1941) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of tender youth,
Guiding in love and truth
Thro' devious ways;
Christ, our triumphant King,
We come Thy name to sing
And here our children bring
To join Thy praise.
2 Thou art our holy Lord,
O 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 holy love:
And in our mortal pain,
None call 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 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;
Infants and the glad throng,
Who to Thy church belong,
Unite to swell the song
To Christ, our King.
Amen. Topics: The Christian Home Christian Education Scripture: Isaiah 40:11 Languages: English Tune Title: OLIVET
Shepherd of Tender Youth