Jesus,
Thou divine Companion,
By Thy lowly human
Thou hast come to join the workers,
Burden bearers of the earth.
Thou, the Carpenter of Nazareth,
Toiling for Thy daily food,
By Thy patience and Thy courage,
Thou hast taught us toil is good.
They who tread the path of
Follow where Thy feet have trod;
They who work without
Do the holy will of God.
Thou, the Peace that passeth knowledge,
Dwellest in the daily strife;
Thou, the Bread of heaven,
In the sacrament of life.
Every task, however simple,
Sets the soul that does it free;
Every deed of love and
Done to man is done to Thee.
Jesus,
Thou divine Companion,
Help us all to do our best;
Bless in our daily labor,
Lead us to the Sabbath rest.
