1. Oh, how lovely was the morningRadiant beamed the sun aboveBees were humming, sweet birds singingMusic ringing through the groveWhen within the shady woodlandJoseph sought the God of loveWhen within the shady woodlandJoseph sought the God of love
2. Humbly kneeling, sweet appealing‘Twas the boy’s first uttered prayerWhen the powers of sin assailingFilled his soul with deep despairBut undaunted, still he trustedIn his Heav’nly Father’s careBut undaunted, still he trustedIn his Heav’nly Father’s care
3. Suddenly a light descendedBrighter far than noonday sunAnd a shining, glorious pillarO’er him fell, around him shoneWhile appeared two heav’nly beingsGod the Father and the SonWhile appeared two heav’nly beingsGod the Father and the Son
4. Joseph, this is my BelovedHear Him, oh, how sweet the wordJoseph’s humble prayer was answeredAnd he listened to the LordOh, what rapture filled his bosomFor he saw the living GodOh, what rapture filled his bosomFor he saw the living God