So teach us to walk in the pathway of truth!
St. Joseph, Christ’s early protector and stay,
Protect us and save us from evil, we pray!
When the years glowing o’er us shall smolder away,
When their ashes down-drifting, shall crown us with gray,
Still loyal and true may we keep to our vow
To honor our saint as we honor him now!
St. Joseph, who guided the Child on His way,
O, guide us at last to His presence, we pray!
—H. W.