1 Shepherd of tender youth,
Guiding in love and truth
Through devious ways;
Christ our triumphant King,
Join we Thy Name to sing,
And our dear children bring,
Shouting Thy praise.

2 Thou art the great High Priest;
Thou hast prepared the feast
Of heavenly love:
In all our sin and pain
None call on Thee in vain.
Help Thou dost not disdain,
Help from above.

3 Ever be near our side,
All-wise and mighty Guide,
Our Staff and Song.
Jesus, Thou Christ of God,
Taught by Thy living Word,
Lead us where Thou hast trod,
Make our faith strong.

4 Thus now, and till we die,
Sound we Thy praises high,
And joyful sing.
With all the holy throng,
Who to Thy Church belong,
Join we to swell the song
To Christ our King!

Amen.