Shepherd of Eager Youth by Clement of Alexandria, 200 (Tr. Henry Martyn Dexter, 1846) OLIVET—Lowell Mason, 1831 Shepherd of Eager Youth 1 Shepherd of tender youth, guiding in love and truth Through devious ways; Christ our triumphant King, We come Thy Name to sing and here our children bring To join Thy praise. 2 Thou art our holy Lord, O 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