Joseph Dearest Joseph Mine - Traditional

Joseph, dearest Joseph mine,
Help me cradle the child divine;
God reward thee and all that's thine
In paradise,
So prays the mother Mary.

He came among us at Christmas tide,
At Christmas tide in Bethlehem;
Men shall bring Him from far and wide
Love's diadem:
Jesus, Jesus, lo, He comes,
And loves, and saves, and frees us!

Gladly, dear one, lady mine,
Help I cradle this child of thine;
God's own light on us both shall shine
In paradise,
As prays the mother Mary.

He came among us at Christmas tide,
At Christmas tide in Bethlehem;
Men shall bring Him from far and wide
Love's diadem:
Jesus, Jesus, lo, He comes,
And loves, and saves, and frees us!

Joseph Dearest Joseph Mine lyrics originally Joseph lieber Joseph mein are part of the medieval tradition of rocking the cradle in the church. The song emphasizes the human intimacy and mutual support of the Holy Family as they welcome the King of Heaven into their humble surroundings. It features a gentle swaying rhythm that mimics a lullaby. By singing the Joseph Dearest Joseph Mine lyrics the congregation celebrates the role of Saint Joseph as the guardian of the Savior and the simple domestic holiness that surrounded the birth of Christ in Bethlehem.