Father Faber From the Catholic Songbook (St. Gall 1863)
1. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Chaste spouse of Mary hail! Pure as the lily flow'r In Eden's peaceful vale. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Prince of the house of God! May His best graces be By thy sweet hands bestowed.
2. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Comrade of Angels, hail! Cheer thou the hearts that faint, And guide the steps that fail. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! God's choice wert thou alone! To thee the Word made flesh, Was subject as a Son.
3. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Teach us our flesh to tame, And, Mary, keep the hearts That love thy husband's name. Mother of Jesus! bless, And bless, ye saints on high, All meek and simple souls That to Saint Joseph cry.
Sister Agnes From a Slovak Hymnal Arr. by N. A. M.
1. Hail, glorious Saint Patrick! dear Saint of our isle, On us thy poor children bestow a sweet smile; And now thou art high in the mansions above, On Erin's green valleys look down in love.
2. Hail, glorious Saint Patrick! Thy words were once strong Against Satan's wiles and a heretic throng; Not less is thy might where in Heaven thou art; Oh, come to our aid, in our battle take part!
3. In the war against sin, in the fight for faith, Dear Saint, may thy children resist to the death; May their strength be in meekness, in penance, and pray'r, Their banner the Cross, which they glory to bear.
4. Thy people, now exiles on many a shore, Shall love and revere thee till time be no more; And the fire thou hast kindled shall ever burn bright, Its warmth undiminished, undying its light.
5. Ever bless and defend the sweet land of our birth, Where the shamrock still blooms as when thou wert on earth, And our hearts shall yet burn, wheresoever we roam, For God and Saint Patrick and our native home.
Sister Agnes Ancient Irish Melody Arr. by N. A. M.
1. Hail, glorious Saint Patrick! dear Saint of our isle, On us thy poor children bestow a sweet smile; And now thou art high in the mansions above, On Erin's green valleys look down in love.
2. Hail, glorious Saint Patrick! Thy words were once strong Against Satan's wiles and a heretic throng; Not less is thy might where in Heaven thou art; Oh, come to our aid, in our battle take part!
3. In the war against sin, in the fight for faith, Dear Saint, may thy children resist to the death; May their strength be in meekness, in penance, and pray'r, Their banner the Cross, which they glory to bear.