Shepherd of Tender Youth
Words and music by Clement of Alexandria · tr. Henry Martyn Dexter · 1846
Key of G · 120 BPM · 3/4 · Providence,Comfort · Is 40:11
Verse 1
Shepherd of tender youth, Guiding in love and truth,
Through devious ways! Christ, our triumphant King! We come your
Name to sing, And here our children bring, To shout your praise.
Verse 2
You are our holy Lord! The all subduing Word!
Healer of strife! You did yourself abase, That from sin's
deep disgrace You might now save our race, And give us life.
Verse 3
You are our soul's High Priest! You have prepared the feast
Of holy love, And in our mortal pain None calls on
you in vain, Our plea do not disdain, Help from above.
Verse 4
O ever be our guide, Our Shepherd and our pride,
Our staff and song! Jesus! O Christ of God! By your perennial
rennial Word Lead us where you have trod, Make our faith strong.
Verse 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.
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