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
Gathering winter fuel
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 knowst 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 winds 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 winters rage
Freeze thy blood less coldly.
In his masters 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.
A Merry Yuletide to you and yours. Stay safe and warm!
Great pics, I love the fluffy kitten ! Here's a link to the song by a wonderful singer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL_GSs6wkdg
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My absolute favorite version, and one of my top ten favorite Christmas renditions! Merry Christmas!
DeleteThank you for the Christmas poem and the cats. Tell your cats hello.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, from Blackie, Cannonball, Mokey, Mickey, Tiger, Little Red, Gingerbread, Big Tiger and me!
ReplyDeleteDogs do have their uses :) And, one of my very favorite carols. Happy Holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteChristmas just seems to bring out the crazy in cats!
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