Gentle Joseph Poem by Thyris Taylor

Gentle Joseph wise and strong,
what do thy glean, is Mary thine own.
Do ye think it is worth thy while,
a virgin wife who is with child.

Gentle Joseph so straight and tall,
willest thy giveth her thine all.
Pledge to protect and to defend,
willest thy go to Bethlehem, then.

Gentle Joseph full of love and faith,
seek a place both warm and safe,
for the one so meek so mild,
and the virgin who is with child.

Gentle Joseph man of peace,
Kings will come on bended knee.
The angel prophet did foretell,
a savior called Immanuel.