Hail, holy Joseph, hail!\nHusband of Mary, hail!\nChaste and the lily flower\nIn the Eden’s peaceful vale.\n2. Hail, holy Joseph, hail!\nFather of Christ esteemed,\nFather be thou to those\nThy Foster Son redeemed.\n3. Hail, holy Joseph, hail!\nPrince of the house of God,\nMay his blest graces be\nBy thy pure hands bestowed.\n4. Hail, holy Joseph, hail!\nComrade of angels, hail:\nCheer thou the hearts that faint,\nAnd guide the steps that fail.\n5. Hail, holy Joseph, hail!\nGod’s choice wert thou alone;\nTo thee the Word made flesh\nWas subject as a Son.\n6. Hail, holy Joseph, hail!\nAnd bless, ye saints on high,\nAll meek and simple souls\nThat to Saint Joseph cry.