Text:Shepherd of Tender Youth
Author (attributed to):Clement of Alexandria
Translator:Henry M. Dexter
Tune:CUTTING
Composer:William F. Sherwin, 1826-1888

258. Shepherd of Tender Youth

1 Shepherd of tender youth,
guiding in love and truth
through winding ways:
Christ, our triumphant King,
we come your name to sing;
here we our children bring
to shout your praise.

2 You are our holy Lord,
the all-subduing Word,
healer of strife:
you did yourself abase,
that from sin's deep disgrace
your might now save our race,
and give us life.

3 You are the great High Priest,
you have prepared the feast
of heav'nly love:
while in our mortal pain,
none calls on you in vain;
help you do not disdain,
help from above.

4 Forever be our Guide,
our Shepherd and our pride,
our staff and song:
Jesus, O Christ of God,
by your enduring Word,
lead us where you have trod;
make our faith strong.

5 So now and till we die,
sound we your praises high,
and joyful sing:
infants and the glad throng
who to your church belong
unite to swell the song
to Christ our King.

Text Information
First Line: Shepherd of tender youth
Title: Shepherd of Tender Youth
Author (attributed to): Clement of Alexandria (ca. 200)
Translator: Henry M. Dexter (1856, alt. 1990, mod.)
Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Scripture: ;
Topic: Children; Christ; Christ: Life and Ministry of (5 more...)
Notes: Alternate tune: TRINITY (ITALIAN HYMN)
Tune Information
Name: CUTTING
Composer: William F. Sherwin, 1826-1888
Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4.
Key: E♭ Major



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