The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#535

535. Shepherd of Tender Youth

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,
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 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.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherd of tender youth
• Title: Shepherd of Tender Youth
• Author: Clement of Alexandria (about 200)
• Meter: 6 6 4, 6 6 6 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Family Life: Prayers; St. Michael's Day
• Source: Hunter's Select Melodies, 1851, a.

Tune Information

• Name: HEMANS
• Meter: 6 6 4, 6 6 6 4.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Composer Unknown.