Classic Poem

St. Joseph

SEEK ye the grace of God,
And mercies from on high?—
Invoke St. Joseph's holy name,
And on his aid rely.

So shall the Lord well pleas'd
Your earnest prayer fulfil;
The guilty cleanse from guilt; and make
The holy holier still.

So shall His tender care
To you through life be nigh;
So shall His love with triumph crown
Your dying agony.

Safe in the virgin arms
Of Mary and her Son,
Embracing each in speechless joy,
And sweetest union;—

O Joseph, in what peace
Was breath'd thy latest sigh
Dear pattern of all those to come,
Who should in Jesus die!

Hail, mightiest of Saints!
To whom submissive bent,
He whose Creator-hand outstretch'd
The starry firmament!

Hail, Mary's Spouse elect!
Hail, Guardian of the Word!
Nurse of the Highest! and esteem'd
The Father of the Lord!

Blest Trinity! to Thee
From all in earth and Heaven,
And to St. Joseph's holy name,
Be praise and honour given!EnglishUnknown