Joseph, the praise and glory of the heavens, sure pledge of life, and safety of the wide world, as in our joy we sing to thee, in kindness List to our praises. Thou by the world's Creator wert appointed spouse of the Virgin; thee He willed to honor naming thee Father of the Word and guardian of our salvation. Thou thy Redeemer, lying in a stable, whom long ago foretold the choir of Prophets, sawest rejoicing and thy God adoredst humble in childhood. God, King of kings, and Governor of the ages, He at whose word the powers of hell do tremble, He whom the adoring heavens ever worship called thee protector. Praise to the Triune Godhead ever-lasting, Who with such honor mightily hath blest thee; o may He grant us at thy blest petition joys everlasting.