This popular song from the Lower Rhine is particularly popular at the Saint Martin parades. In addition to the stanzas listed here, there are others that describe in detail the life story of the Bishop of Tours.
Here you can find the lyrics and sheet music for the children’s song “Sankt Martin, Sankt Martin”.
1. Saint Martin, Saint Martin,
Saint Martin rode through snow and wind,
his steed carried him away swiftly.
Saint Martin rode with light courage,
his cloak covered him warmly and well.
2. In the snow sat, sat in the snow,
in the snow, there sat a poor man, who
had no clothes, wore rags:
“Oh, please help me in my need,
otherwise the bitter frost will kill me!”
3. Saint Martin, Saint Martin,
Saint Martin pulls the reins,
his steed stands still with the poor man.
Saint Martin with the sword
immediately parted the warm cloak.
4. Saint Martin, Saint Martin,
Saint Martin gives the half still,
the beggar quickly wants to thank him.
But Saint Martin rode
away in haste with his cloak part.
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