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.

Thou art our holy Lord, The all subduing Word,
Healer of strife; Thou didst Thyself abase,
That from sin's deep disgrace Thou mightiest save our race,
And give us life.

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.

Ever be Thou 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.