LOREENA MCKENNITT

- Good King Wenceslas Lyrics

Good King Wenceslas looked 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
Gath'ring 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 shall 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 shall 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.

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Facts about Good King Wenceslas

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Who wrote Good King Wenceslas lyrics?


Good King Wenceslas is written by Loreena Mckennitt.
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When was Good King Wenceslas released?


It is first released on November 07, 1995 as part of Loreena McKennitt's album "A Winter Garden - Five Songs for the Season" which includes 5 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Good King Wenceslas lyrics?


When we take a closer look at its interpretation, Good King Wenceslas, a song by Loreena McKennitt, narrates the story of a king and his page who braved the cold to support a poor man by bringing him wood for the fire. The song makes it clear that helping the needy is a great way to receive blessings, since by blessing the poor, one will in turn get blessings. Good king wenceslas lyrics mainly express joy, celebration, hope, love and empowerment. Moreover, the song hints at the necessity of patience and endurance during tough times. There is nothing in the lyrics that can be considered offensive language, mature themes, violence, nudity or drug use. In fact, they are universally acceptable.
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Which genre is Good King Wenceslas?


Good King Wenceslas falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Who produced Good King Wenceslas?


Good King Wenceslas is produced by Loreena McKennitt.
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How long is the song Good King Wenceslas?


Good King Wenceslas song length is 3 minutes and 19 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Loreena Mckennitt
Record Label(s): 1995 Quinlan Road
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