Author: Clement of Alexandria; Henry M. Dexter Hymnal: The Hymnbook #471 (1955) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of eager 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 Ever be Thou our Guide,
Our Shepherd and our Pride,
Our Staff and Song;
Jesus, Thou Christ of God,
By Thy perennial Word,
Lead us where Thou hast trod,
Make our faith strong.
4 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!
Amen. Topics: Adoration and praise; Christ Guide; Christ King; Christ Leader; Christ Shepherd; Youth, Hymns for; Church, The Youth, Hymns for Scripture: John 10:4 Tune Title: HINMAN
Shepherd of Eager Youth