Saint Joseph was a just man, A man of upright life; Our Lord’s kind foster father Took Mary as his wife. He knew the pain of exile In far Egyptian land. Obedient, kind and faithful He followed God’s command. As head of God’s own family, Saint Joseph is renowned; He searched the ancient city, Until …
Sing of Mary, pure and lowly, Virgin Mother undefiled. Sing of God’s own Son most holy Who became her little child. Fairest Child of fairest mother, God the Lord who came to earth, Word made flesh, our very brother, Takes our nature by his birth. Sing of Joseph, foster father, To the incarnate Son of …
O Joseph, mighty patron, Your love and strength bestow Upon a pilgrim people Who are the Church below. You were the Father’s image, Great prince of David’s line; Obtain for us God’s blessing That we may be his sign. Great Saint, you cherished Mary, Who loved and cared for you; You taught and nurtured Jesus, …
Look down to us, Saint Joseph, Protector of Our Lord, Who followed you through deserts, And gave you blessed reward; Our foes are yet about us, Be strength now at our side, Be light against the darkness. Saint Joseph, be our guide! We venerate your justice, The gospels praise your name, You are the saint …
Hail, holy Joseph, Hail, Chaste Spouse of Mary, Hail! Pure as the lily flower In Eden’s peaceful vale. Hail, holy Joseph, hail, Prince of the house of God. May His best graces be By thy sweet hands bestowed. Hail, holy Joseph, hail, Comrade of angels, hail! Cheer thou the hearts that faint, And guide the …
Great St. Joseph, son of David, Spouse of Mary undefiled; Guardian of the Holy Family, Father of the Holy Child. God presented thee with blessings, Glorified thy life obscure; Made thee guardian of all virgins, Consolation of the poor. Ornament of life domestic, Model for the toiler’s day; Hope of all the sick and weary, …
