Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#258

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:
  Isaiah 40:11
  ;
  John 10:14
• Topic: Children; Christ; Christ: Life and Ministry of; Christ: As Mediator and Redeemer; Christ: As Shepherd; Christian Education; Family Worship; Youth
• 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