GOOD KING WENCESLAS-Christmas Carol-Villancico

GOOD KING WENCESLAS with LYRICS below
IMAGES: SAINT WENCESLAUS I
DUKE OF BOHEMIA (907-935 A.D.)
Although Václav (Wenceslas) was, during his lifetime, only a duke, Holy Roman Emperor Otto I posthumously CONFERRED ON WENCESLAS (VACLAV) THE REGAL DIGNITY AND TITLE, and that is why, in the history of his life and song, he is referred to as a KING, the Rightfully called King Wenceslas I.
The lyrics of the carol are by John Mason Neale, Warden of Sackville College, East Grinstead, Sussex (1818-1866). He may have written his carol some time earlier, since he carried on the history of St. Wenceslas on which it is based in his Deeds of Faith (1849). Neale was known for his devotion to High Church traditions. According to older Czech sources, Neale's lyrics are a translation of a poem by Czech poet Václav Alois Svoboda, written in Czech, German and Latin.

MUSIC:THE SYMPHONETTE SOCIETY
EDITING: PETER HD
lyrics:
Good King Wenceslas looked out
On the feast of Stephen,
When the snow lay round about,
Deep and crisp and even.
Brightly shown 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 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 the 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.
Ark my footsteps my good 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 dented.
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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[clintonearlwalker]

It's that time of year again, thanx for the upload!! Been in "favorites" section for years, I look forward to this video every Christmas season.

[avatarprimus]

@clintonearlwalker You are so kind, thanks so much, this is one of my favorite carols too and i´m so glad that you enjoy it as much i do,  i wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas!!! Thanks!!!

[j077yr0g3r]

is it possible to know something about the recording of this song? I would like to buy the disc !!! Thanks!

[avatarprimus]

@j077yr0g3r hi, greetings from México, this song is from disc called ¨let it snow¨ from a collection of 24 Christmas discs recorded by the Longines Symphonette Society conducted by Michael Piastro, beautiful original recordings from the radio show ¨the Longines hour-long sunday evening¨ from the early 20th century, the collection was launched in cd in 1997, perhaps you can buy it online in amazon, i have 2 discs i bought in a Walmart store here in my city yeras ago, thanks and Merry Christmas

[faeryquene]

Thank you so very much for the detailed account of the good King! This carol is my favorite of all Christmas songs. And this version is amongst the best I've found on youtube-it has the right beat and tempo. ♫

[avatarprimus]

thanks so much for your comments, you are so kind, Merry Christmas!!!

[Janewave99]

Náš český Václav ;) Zajímavé je, že Češi tuhle písničku vůbec neznají (resp. skoro nikdo jí nezná), zato Angličani ano :D

[clintonearlwalker]

@avatarprimus @avatarprimus @avatarprimus Thanx for that, I did a bit of research on this carol last night. Apparently, in 1853 an Englishman named John Mason Neale wrote the lyrics and used to music from a 13th century song about spring. There is a great upload of "Tempus Adest Floridum" posted on YouTube by "prosperous101" if you are interested.

[clintonearlwalker]

@avatarprimus @avatarprimus Thanx for that, I did a bit of research on this carol last night. Apparently, in 1853 an Englishman named John Mason Neale wrote the lyrics and used to music from a 13th century song about spring. There is a great upload of "Tempus Adest Floridum" posted on YouTube by "prosperous101" if you are interested.

[clintonearlwalker]

@avatarprimus Thanx for that, I did a bit of research on this carol last night. Apparently, in 1853 an Englishman named John Mason Neale wrote the lyrics and used to music from a 13th century song about spring. There is a great upload of "Tempus Adest Floridum" posted on YouTube by "prosperous101" if you are interested.

[DrJohst]

Thanks :D

[1127legoman]

@bandfreak457 can you get me the sheet music please

[1127legoman]

@bandfreak457 can you get me the sheet music please

[bandfreak457]

i cant beileve i can play this on trumpet

[17Stebluska17]

Can´t believe that english carol s about king of my country!!! Our choir sing it at Christmas! :)))