1 Shepherd of tender youth,
Guiding in love and truth
Thro' all their ways;
Christ, our triumphant King,
We come Thy name to sing,
And here our children bring
To join Thy praise.

2 Thou art our holy Lord,
O 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 Ever be near our side,
Our Shepherd and our Guide,
Our Joy and Song;
Jesus, Thou Christ of God,
By Thine own staff and rod,
Lead us where Thou hast trod,
Our faith make strong.

4 So now until we die
Sound we Thy praises high
And joyful sing;
Let all the holy throng,
Who to Thy Church belong,
Unite and swell the song
To Christ, our King!

Amen.