85. O blessed Saint Joseph, how great was thy worth

O blessed Saint Joseph, how great was thy worth,

The one chosen shadow of God upon earth,

The father of Jesus! Ah then, wilt thou be,

Sweet spouse of our Lady! A father to me?

For thou to the pilgrim art father and guide,

And Jesus and Mary felt safe by thy side;

Ah, blessed Saint Joseph, how safe I should be,

Sweet spouse of our Lady! If thou wert with me!

When the treasures of God where unsheltered on earth,

Safe keeping was found them both in thy worth;

O father of Jesus, be father to me,

Sweet spouse of our Lady! And I will love thee.