Original Key, G
Transposed Key, C
| 1. Great Saint Joseph! Son of David Foster father of our Lord Spouse of Mary ever virgin Keeping o’er them watch and ward! In the stable thou didst guard them With a father’s loving care Thou by God’s command didst save them From the cruel Herod’s snare. |
4. Ornament of life domestic Model of the toiler’s day Hope of all the sick and weary In the hour of death our stay Great protector universal Of the Church we thee acclaim Hear our pray’rs O great Saint Joseph When we call upon thy name. |
| 2. Great Saint 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. |
5. Clasped in Jesus’ arms and Mary’s When death gently came at last Thy pure spirit sweetly sighing From its earthly dwelling passed Dear Saint Joseph! By that passing May our death be like to thine And with Jesus, Mary, Joseph May our souls forever shine. |
| 3. Three long days in grief and anguish With His mother sweet and mild Mary Virgin didst thou wander Seeking the beloved Child In the temple thou didst find Him Oh! What joy then filled thy heart In thy sorrows, in thy gladness Grant us Joseph to have part. |
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