Words and Music by Sally DeFord (Get the sheet music and/or MP3 free here: http://www.defordmusic.com/guardhimjoseph.htm)
Performed by James Loynes (Drop in and say hello here: http://www.jamesloynes.com)
From the CD "His Name Shall Be Called wonderful." Get it here: http://www.defordmusic.com/cds.htm#wonderful
That lovely photo is the work of Natalie Heiner. Visit her here:
http://natalieheiner.blogspot.com
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natalie-Heiner-Photography/138736876203332
Here are the words:
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.
This was ablsolutley gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing your talents. <3
simplistc 2 months ago
Our choir is singing this in church Christmas day, it is so very beautiful. Last practice we all gathered around our director's computer to hear this. How inspiring.
SuperGoDucks 2 months ago 3