Guard him, Joseph (Sally DeFord)
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- Editor: Sally DeFord (submitted 2000-07-02). Score information: Letter, 6 pages, 82 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Christmas, duet or solo version available
General Information
Title: Guard Him, Joseph
Composer: Sally DeFord
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: Piano
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Original text and translations
English text
1.
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.
2.
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
3.
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.