Special Occasions
Hymn for the Feast of St Joseph
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Joseph called to be Christ’s father,
Guardian strong in hillside town;
Rough hewn wood by hands well crafted
Shaped God’s life for Calvary’s crown.
David’s son returned to Bethlem
Where the Virgin bore a child
By God’s plan they fled to Egypt
From King Herod’s temper wild.
In love’s plan we see St Joseph
Caring, guiding, life unknown:
Rears the child to save all people –
Nurtured, safe, till fully grown.
By his prayers our lives are strengthened,
And the Church’s unity
Formed by Spirit, Jesus’ body,
In God’s holy family.
© Neil Thompson 2012