An original Christmas hymn with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mary Ann Snowball below:
Before the birth of Jesus True Joseph was betrothed
To Mary, his companion, For they had made an oath.
The Jewish code and custom Required strictest laws.
So when Mary was with child, Her Joseph only paused.
Then He pondered in his heart His love for her so
true.
Could he keep the rule so set, And also love her too?
While he thought upon these things An angel came at
night
To relieve his troubled mind; He soon knew what was
right.
Joseph was the guardian For Marys first-born Son-
A foreordained position To help the Holy One.
Joseph was selected more Than any other man
To help in raising Jesus; This was the Fathers plan.
So, when unforeseen events Give challenge to our days,
We may remember Joseph, To keep Gods sacred ways.
As we ponder in our hearts Our purposes to share
We can learn, like Joseph did, God keeps us in his
care.