Oh how lovely was the morning!
Radiant beamed the sun above.
Bees were humming, sweet birds singing, music ringing through the grove.
When within the shady woodland Joseph sought the God of love
When within the shady woodland Joseph sought the God of love
Humbly kneeling, sweet appealing, 'Twas the boy's first uttered prayer.
When the pow'rs of sin assailing filled his soul with deep despair
But undaunted, still he trusted in his Heav'nly Father's care
But undaunted, still he trusted in his Heav'nly Father's care
Suddenly a light descended, brighter far than noon-day sun
And a shining, glorious pillar o'er him fell, around him shone
While appeared two heav'nly beings, God the Father and the Son
While appeared two heav'nly beings, God the Father and the Son
"Joseph, this is my Beloved; Hear him!" Oh, how sweet the word!
Joseph's humble prayer was answered, and he listened to the Lord.
Oh, what rapture filled his bosom, for he saw the living God.
Oh, what rapture filled his bosom, for he saw the living God.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
