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| * * * | Rev. P. J. Nicholas | |||
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Holy Patron! thee slauting here we meet with hearts sincere;
Blest Saint Joseph, all uniting, Call on thee to hear our prayer.
Chorus:
Happy Saint, in bliss adoring, Jesus, Saviour of mankind,
Hear thy children the imploring, May we thy protection find.
Worldly dangers for them fearing, Youthful hearts to thee we bring;
Guide in virture persevering, Vice may ne'er thier bos-om sting.
Happy Saint, in bliss adoring &c.
Thou who faithfully attended, Him, whom heaven and earth adore
Who with pious care defended Mary Vrigin ever pure.
Happy Saint, in bliss adoring &c.
May our fervent prayers ascending, Move thee for our souls to plead;
And thy smile of peace descending, Benedictions on us shed.
Happy Saint, in bliss adoring &c.
Thro' this lise, O Watch around us, Fill with love our every breath,
And when parting fear surrounds us, Guide us through the toils of death.
Copyright, 1918, by P. J. Kennedy & Sons. Used by permission
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