St. Joseph

Paul Lisney

This about St. Joseph, the foster father of our Lord. Though St. Joseph was human and like an other man, he was still so far ahead of all of us in his relationship with God and in how he saw the world through God’s eyes, not his own.

  St. Joseph

A righteous man, betrothed to Mary
Our Father chose him from all time
To raise and care for His son, Jesus
Together with his holy bride

Joseph felt he was unworthy
And conflict rose within his heart
How could he, a lowly servant
Have charge over the Son of God?

He never doubted Mary’s virtue
And knew that she did not know man
But in his eyes, so pure and humble
He was not part of Father’s plan

In restless sleep the angel came
Confirming what was in his heart
That the child was the Annointed
That he must do the will of God

So Joseph did as he was told
And took Mary for his spouse
All his fears were washed away
God’s Will, made known, removed his doubts

And you who fail to understand
And see Joseph through worldly eyes;
Believe him to have questioned Mary
Lay down your thoughts and seek the light
With reverence, see with Father’s eyes

A righteous man, betrothed to Mary
Our Father chose him from all time
To raise and care for His son, Jesus
Together with his holy bride

(C) 2002 Paul Lisney