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 has trod, Make our faith strong.