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Text:St. Joseph
Tune:[Holy Patron! thee saluting]

219. St. Joseph

1 Holy Patron! thee saluting,
Here we meet with hearts sincere;
Blest St. Joseph, all uniting,
Call on thee to hear our prayer.

Chorus:
Happy Saint, in bliss adoring Jesus,
Saviour of mankind,
Hear thy children thee imploring,
May we thy protection find.

2 Worldly dangers for them fearing
Youthful hearts to thee we bring;
Grant, in virtue persevering,
Vice may ne'er their bosom sting. [Chorus]

3 Thou, who faithfully attended
Him whom heaven and earth adore;
Who, with pious care defended
Mary, Virgin ever pure. [Chorus]

4 Through this life, O watch around us,
Fill with love our every breath,
And when parting fear surrounds us,
Guide us through the toils of death. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Holy Patron! thee saluting
Title: St. Joseph
Refrain First Line: Happy Saint, in bliss adoring Jesus
Language: English
Publication Date: 1880
Tune Information
Name: [Holy Patron! thee saluting]
Key: E♭ Major



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