77 Shepherd of Eager Youth Author—Clement of Alexandria, c. 170–c. 220 English Translation—Henry Martyn Dexter, 1821–1890 Composer—Felice de Giardini, 1716–1796 Name of Tune—“Italian Hymn” Meter—664.6664 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them. Ecclesiastes 12:1 The inclusion of this hymn is important to any understanding of hymnody since it represents the oldest Christian hymn