Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free), so the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.
A small selection of hymns that are still copyright but particular suitable are also included.
About St Joseph, Husband of Mary
Joseph has two feasts: today, and 1 May - St Joseph the Worker. He was Jewish, the son of Jacob and descended from King David, and worked as a carpenter. A man of deep faith, he was open to receiving messages from God in dreams, dedicated to doing God’s will, and compassionate toward his betrothed.He is regarded as patron of the Universal Church, as well as of many causes including workers, fathers, and a happy death, due to the tradition that he died in Jesus and Mary's arms.
There is a separate list of hymns about Joseph, which includes aspects of his life which are not related to this feast.
Readings
First: Samuel 7 - Nathan gives the Lord's message to David "I will preserve the offspring of your body and make his sovereignty secure ... I will be a father to him, and he a son to me".Psalm 88 -. His dynasty shall last forever / I will sing forever of your love O Lord / I have made a covenant with my chosen / He will say to me "You are my Father"
Second: Romans 4 - Abraham believed in God, and became the father of many nations.
Gospel:
Matt 1 This is how Jesus came to be born: Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. ... the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and told him to take Mary to his home anyway.
OR
Luke 2 Jesus is accidentally left behind in the Temple when he is is 12: when his parents found him, he said "Did you not know that I must be busy with my Father's affairs"
Themes
Joseph's life. Faithfulness. Obedience to God's will.Free-use hymns
Great St Joseph, Son of David
Hail Saint Joseph Spouse of Mary
Holy Patron, Thee Saluting
Jesus and Joseph Day after Day
Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine
Joseph Pure Spouse of that Immortal Bride
Holy Patron, Thee Saluting
Jesus and Joseph Day after Day
Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine
Joseph Pure Spouse of that Immortal Bride
O Blessed St Joseph
O Joseph, Heavenly Hosts Thy Worthiness Proclaim
Those who Love and Those who Labour
We Call on Thee Sweet St Joseph
Blessed Joseph Yours the Praise - Stanbrook Abbey
Come Now and Praise the Humble Saint - George W. Williams © 1979 The Hymn Society
Evening Hymn for St. Joseph - We praise you, Abba (Father), for that man - Ralph Wright OSB
Holy Joseph Intercessor - Phillips
Hymn for the Feast of St Joseph - Pluth
O Joseph, Heavenly Hosts Thy Worthiness Proclaim
Those who Love and Those who Labour
We Call on Thee Sweet St Joseph
Hymns that may still be copyright
Blessed Joseph Yours the Praise - Stanbrook Abbey
Come Now and Praise the Humble Saint - George W. Williams © 1979 The Hymn Society
Evening Hymn for St. Joseph - We praise you, Abba (Father), for that man - Ralph Wright OSB
Holy Joseph Intercessor - Phillips
Joseph - Kearney
Joseph Be Our Guide and Pattern - Newton-White
Joseph be our Guide and Pattern
Lord Bid Your Servant Go in Peace - James Quinn © Geoffrey Chapman Ltd
Lord Hear the Praises of Thy Faithful People - editors of the New English Hymnal (ref)
O Joseph Mighty Patron - Sr. Marie Michael
St Joseph, God has Chosen You
St Joseph, Great Protector - Alstott © 1977 OCP Publications
Saint Joseph, Mary's Faithful Spouse - Dufner
Joseph Be Our Guide and Pattern - Newton-White
Joseph of Nazareth You are the Man - Sommerville
Joseph's Song - Burland
Joseph was a Good Man - Walker
Joseph was an Honest Man - Pereira © Kevin Mayhew LtdJoseph be our Guide and Pattern
Lord Bid Your Servant Go in Peace - James Quinn © Geoffrey Chapman Ltd
Lord Hear the Praises of Thy Faithful People - editors of the New English Hymnal (ref)
O Joseph Mighty Patron - Sr. Marie Michael
St Joseph, God has Chosen You
St Joseph, Great Protector - Alstott © 1977 OCP Publications
Saint Joseph, Mary's Faithful Spouse - Dufner
Song to St Joseph - Mangan
The Hands That First Held Mary's Child - Thomas H. Troeger (1985)
To Joseph of Nazareth - Timothy Dudley-Smith
How about the beautiful song from Michael Card? - "Joseph's Song" where he ponders his role as father to the son of God.
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