Verse 1
Look out! the stars are shining bright,
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Look out! the west is gleaming red.
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Blood-red the sky above the forest gleams,
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Blood-red the ground with frost is spread,
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And ice on every brooklet lies.
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Arise and come, thou good king, rise!
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Verse 2
Hark! hear the tramp of steed and man,
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Hark! hear the sound of clarions strong.
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The king his carol raises clear,
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The king his heart with joy doth cheer,
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And speeds amidst his loyal throng.
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Hark! hear the tramp of steed and man.
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Verse 3
Page and squire and groom are there,
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In fur-trimmed coats and hats so fine;
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In scarlet hoods with lace and pearls,
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And shining shoes they tread the snow,
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And laugh amid the frosty air.
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Page and squire and groom are there.
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