Shepherd of Tender (Eager) Youth Clement of Alexandria, c. 200 Trans. H. M. Dexter, 1846 Expression of praise and a prayer for guidance by Christ as shepherd Ps. 23; Ezek. 34:12-16; 1 Peter 2:24-25 St. 2 (Thou art our holy Lord . . . ) Isa. 53:6; Gal. 3:13 St. 3 (Thou art the great high . . . ) Heb. 7:25; 8:1 St. 4 (Ever be Thou our guide . . . ) Ps. 23:3