Holy Patron, Thee Saluting

1.

Holy patron, thee saluting

Here we meet, with hearts sincere;

Blest Saint Joseph, all uniting,

Call on thee to hear our prayer.

Refrain

Happy saint, in bliss adoring

Jesus, Savior of humankind,

Hear thy children thee imploring,

May we thy protection find.

2.

Thou who faithfully attended

Him whom heav’n and earth adore;

Who with pious care defended

Mary, Virgin ever pure.

3.

May our fervent pray’rs ascending

Move thee for our souls plead;

May thy smile of peace descending,

Benedictions on us shed.

4.

Through this life, O watch around us!

Fill with love our ev’ry breath,

And, when parting fear surrounds us,

Guide us through the toils of death.