Verse 1
After Jesus, in Judeawas born.
Herod, the evil king, was in pow'r.
(Run, Joseph)
"Oh, where is He? Born the King if the Jews."
Wise Magi from the East asked the king.
(Run, Joseph)
"We have come to worship Him,
The King of Kings! We saw His star in the East
and followed the Light!"

Verse 2
Evil Herod brought destruction and death
For any child who threatened his throne
(Run, Joseph)
"Joseph, wake up! Take this mother and Child!
Get up and take your fam'ly from here!"
(Run, Joseph)
"Heed my warning! Herod's up to no good!
He's searching for the King of the Jews!"
(Run, Joseph)
"Run away! Escape and save this Holy Child."
And it was fulfilled out of Egypr God called His Son!

Verse 3
Wake up, Joseph!
Take this mother and Child.
Get up and take your fam'ly and run!
Run, Joseph, Run!