Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#489

489. 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 to 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy patron, thee saluting
• Title: Holy Patron, Thee Saluting
• Refrain First Line: Happy saint, in bliss adoring
• Meter: 87 87 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  John 1:45
  ;
  John 6:42
  ;
  Luke 2:4
  ;
  Matthew 1:16-24
  ;
  Matthew 2:13-19
  ;
  Matthew 13:55
• Topic: The Liturgical Year: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary (March 19)
• Source: American, ca. 1843; Anon.

Tune Information

• Name: PLEADING SAVIOR
• Arranger: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Meter: 87 87 with refrain
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Christian Lyre, 1830; Arr.: English Hymnal, 1906