Lyrics
Guard him, Joseph, as he slumbers, there behind the stable doors. Let no errant sound distress him, tread thou softly on the floor. Linger watchful round the manger; hush thy voice and still the beasts. For thou hast within thy keeping Christ, the infant Prince of Peace. Guard him, Joseph, through the darkness; watching o’er him till the dawn. Bid the shepherds enter meekly, stand in wonder, gaze in awe. Trim thy lamp and shield thy candle; see they burn all through the night, For thou hast within thy keeping Christ, the everlasting Light. Guard him, Joseph, from all danger; keep thy vigil nigh his bed, Let no harm nor grief befall him; stand thou in a father’s stead. When his mother’s arms be weary, hold him gently as thine own, For thou hast within thy keeping God’s own well-beloved Son.
