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Holy Patron! Thee Saluting

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Rev. P. J. Nicholas

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1 Holy Patron! thee slauting here we meet with hearts sincere;Blest Saint Joseph, all uniting, Call on thee to hear our prayer.Chorus:Happy Saint, in bliss adoring, Jesus, Saviour of mankind,Hear thy children the imploring, May we thy protection find.2 Worldly dangers for them fearing, Youthful hearts to thee we bring;Guide in virture persevering, Vice may ne'er thier bos-om sting.Happy Saint, in bliss adoring &c.3 Thou who faithfully attended, Him, whom heaven and earth adoreWho with pious care defended Mary Vrigin ever pure.Happy Saint, in bliss adoring &c.4 May our fervent prayers ascending, Move thee for our souls to plead;And thy smile of peace descending, Benedictions on us shed.Happy Saint, in bliss adoring &c.5 Thro' this lise, O Watch around us, Fill with love our every breath,And when parting fear surrounds us, Guide us through the toils of death.Happy Saint, in bliss adoring &c.