Joseph, Be Our Guide and Pattern
Joseph, be our guide and pattern,
Faithful to your sacred trust,
Strong protector of the Virgin
And the infant, Jesus Christ,
Joseph, firm and faithful, guide us,
Joseph, walk the way with us.
Faithful to the guiding vision,
List’ning to the angel’s word;
Shielding Mary from all slander,
Guarding Christ, both Son and Lord,
Joseph, true and trusting, guide us,
Joseph, walk the way with us.
Leading them through many dangers
To the home in Nazareth,
Humbly for their needs providing
In your wise and steadfast faith,
Joseph, brave, obedient, guide us,
Joseph, walk the way with us.
Joseph, chosen as our patron
In this country strong and free,
Join with us and sing God’s praises
For the gifts of land and sea.
Joseph, just and holy, guide us,
Joseph, walk the way with us.