Trusting
Liz Lemon Swindle, Child of Grace
Joseph and Jesus
Liz Lemon Swindle
"The relationship of Joseph and Jesus is easily overlooked. The scriptures say little about this man who humbly accepted the role of father to the Son of God. I am sure there were nights when Joseph held Jesus in his arms and, feeling the weight of his responsibility, looked heavenward and prayed, 'He is not my son. He is Yours. Please, Father, help me.
"We too may feel the weight and responsibility God has given us in raising His children , and we too look heavenward and offer the prayer of every parent, 'They are not my children. They are Yours. Please, Father, help me.'"
The First Christmas Spirit
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made a video about Joseph reflecting on his experiences raising Jesus.
"When Joseph Went to Bethlehem"
Written by Bessie Saunders Spencer, Children's Songbook, p. 38
"When Joseph Went to Bethlehem" Lyrics
1.When Joseph went to Bethlehem, I think he took great care
To place his tools and close his shop and leave no shavings there.
He urged the donkey forward then, with Mary on its back,
And carried bread and goat cheese in a little linen sack.
2.I think there at the busy inn that he was meek and mild
And awed to be the guardian of Mary’s sacred child.
Perhaps all through the chilly hours he smoothed the swaddling bands,
And Jesus felt the quiet strength of Joseph’s gentle hands.
3.And close beside the manger bed, he dimmed the lantern’s light
And held the little Jesus close upon that holy night.
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