H102: Joseph, Lover of My Wife

Joseph, lover of my wife,

Take good care of her for me

While I'm called abroad in God's service

On the mission that you sent me.

Though pains me you'll lie with her

And it breaks my heart in two,

I'll be faithful, ever faithful,

Brother Joseph, unto you.

When I come home, I'll be lonely,

But I'll take some comfort still

In the solace that she's with you

In fulfillment of God's will.

Oh what agony besets me!

Oh what sacrifice is this?

Will you take my daughters also

To your bed - that dark abyss?

2015-06-17

[Sung to the tune of LDS Hymn 102]