Shepherd of Tender Youth

Shepherd of tender 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.

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.

Thou art the great High Priest;

Thou hast prepared the feast

Of heavenly love;

While in our mortal pain

None calls on Thee in vain;

Help Thou dost not disdain,

Help from above.

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.