555   Shepherd of Tender Youth




[1]
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.

[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]
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.

[4]
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.