Tenth Avenue North - Good King Wenceslas

Chorus / Description : The song tells the story of King Wenceslas helping a poor man in need during the Christmas season. It encourages Christians to bless the poor and promises blessings in return. The song does not have direct biblical references, but it promotes the biblical values of compassion and generosity towards others.

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
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."

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
Oh, shall yourselves find blessing

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