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The Leader and Shepherd

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jan 21, 1903

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 29, No. 3.

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The Leader and Shepherd

THE EARLIEST RECORDED HYMN

From the Greek of Clement of Alexandria
CHRIST! of tender Lambs the Leader, Shelter of each nestling bird, Of our young the Guide and Pleader, Let our song to Thee be heard; While sweet praises each voice raises To the everlasting Word.
Lead, O King, to life eternal, In the footsteps Thou hast trod, In the heavenly way supernal, Strength of those who worship God; Fount of mercy, virtue’s Author, Lead us with Thy staff and rod.
For Thy lowly life of teaching, Find Thou here Thy blest reward, While the children, heavenward reaching, Sing the praises of their Lord; Children tender, their Defender Praising in divine accord!