555. Shepherd of Tender Youth

Shepherd of tender you, Guiding in love and truth, Through devious way; Christ our triumphant King, We come Thy name to sin, Hither our children bring To shout Thy praise. Thou are our holy Lord, Thee 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 are the great High Priest; Thou has prepared the feast Of heavenly love; While in our mortal pain None call on Thee in vain; Help Thou does 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.