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Good King Wenceslas arranged by Reginald Jacques - The Colorado Choir

Good King Wenceslas arranged by Reginald Jacques Mary Dailey, piano Not many know that this song is based on a true story. Wenceslas became king of Bohemia in 925. He was known as the “Good King” because he ruled with generosity and compassion, especially for the poor. Wenceslas would often travel throughout Bohemia checking on the welfare of his subjects. This song tells the story of one such trip that occurred on the Feast of Stephen (December 26). Performed live by The Colorado Choir on December 1, 2023 at our "A Colorado Choir Christmas" concert. Visit thecoloradochoir.org to learn more. View the concert program at https://thecoloradochoir.org/programs/. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review! https://thecoloradochoir.org/reviews/ Lyrics: Good King Wenceslas look’d out On the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about Deep, and crisp, and even: Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight, Gathering winter fuel. ‘Hither, page, and stand by me, If thou know’st it, telling, Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?’ ‘Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain, Right against the forest fence, By Saint Agnes’ fountain.’ ‘Bring me flesh and bring me wine, Bring me pine logs hither: Thou and I will see him dine When we bear them thither.’ Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together; Through the rude wind’s wild lament And the bitter weather. ‘Sire, the night is darker now, And the wind blows stronger; Fails my heart, I know not how; I can go no longer.’ ‘Mark my footsteps, good my page; Tread thou in them boldly: Thou shalt find the winter’s rage Freeze thy blood less coldly.’ In his master’s step he trod, Where the snow lay dinted; Heat was in the very sod Which the Saint had printed Therefore, Christian men, be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.