FRIEND OF THE ANGELS

MATINS HYMN FOR THE FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH, Mar. 19
Caelitum Joseph, 17th c., Tr.R.A.Knox, d.1957 / H.Smart, d.1879

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1	Friend of the angels, in paradise still, Heavenly ornament, refuge from ill, Joseph, the pillar and hope of our days, Graciously hear us who sing to thy praise.
2	Chosen thou wert by the Maker's decree, Spotless virginity's bridegroom to be; Thee the Eternal His father would call, Steward on each of His bounty to all.
3	Housed with the oxen, He lay in the cold, Kings had but dreamed of it, prophets foretold, Thou thy Redeemer, rejoicing, didst see; Father and worshipper, bending the knee.
4	Monarch of monarchs, Whom worlds must obey; Hell doth acknowledge him, bowed to His sway; Heav'n in its courses His word doth fulfil; He became subject on earth to thy will.

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