Guard Him, Joseph  Guard Him, Joseph  Music from the Ensign  1.
Guard Him, Joseph, as He slumbers There behind the stable doors.
Let no errant sound distress Him; Tread thou softly on the
floor. Linger watchful round the manger; Hush thy voice and
still the beasts, For thou hast within thy keeping Christ, the
infant Prince of Peace.  2. Guard Him, Joseph, through the
darkness, Watching o’er Him till the dawn. Bid the shepherds
enter meekly, Stand in wonder, gaze in awe. Trim thy lamp and
shield thy candle; See they burn all through the night, For thou
hast within thy keeping Christ, the everlasting Light.  3. Guard
Him, Joseph, from all danger; Keep thy vigil nigh His bed. Let
no harm nor grief befall Him; Stand thou in a father’s stead.
When His mother’s arms be weary, Hold Him gently as thine own,
For thou hast within thy keeping God’s own well-beloved Son.
Text:  Sally DeFord  Music:  Sally DeFord  Artist:  DeFord
Album:  Music Published in the Church Magazines: Ensign
Composition Date:  2012-12-07  Mor