Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Produced by A. Zapata - For the TFP Chivalry Songbook
Available for download free here
soundcloud.com/user-102607231-505110170/saint-ferdinand-glorious-king
Inspired by the music of Holy Week in Spain, particularly the processional march "Mi Amargura" by Víctor Manuel Ferrer Castillo
This work, as others featured on TFP South are for educational purposes and entirely a non-profit and charitable initiative.
Here is a good summary video on Saint Ferdinand's conquests.
youtu.be/BCeM81FVElA
- Lyrics -
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain!
Thy enemies do tremble at thy name.
O Varon clothed in steel, a sword of justice dost thou wield!
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain!
Thou crusheth heretic and seracen the same,
God's avenging arm, through storm, through fight and pain!
A warrior made to lead, a mighty knight on valiant steed
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain!
The first upon the walls of fortress high!
A fearless grand example to inspire!
Thou reconquerest the land, and Thy sword remains in hand!
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain!
Thy life as noble gold refined in flame,
Thou honorest the Holy Virgin's name!
She, attentive to thy plea, and obtains thy victory!
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain!
And when it came the end, thy final day,
on floor and ash, in cross form did thou lay.
On ground of coldest stone, yet on thee the Heavens shone!
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain!
Now in glory doth thou make thy aid be nigh. O patron!
Strike the blows and make the devils fly!
We as vassals, call thy name, through the land do we proclaim!
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain! - x2
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NOTE: Saint Ferdinand was the King of Castile and Leon. Later, kingdoms were united to get what we know as Spain.
If someone wants to rewrite the refrain, "Saint Ferdinand Most Glorious King of Castile and León," it may not fly, so we opt for a bit of poetic license on this rather important detail.
Although one might have an argument on their hands if one were to be square, and tell a good Spaniard that Saint Ferdinand is not "technically" a Spanish Saint but a saint only of Castile and León. Would it not be rather silly?
Saint Ferdinand, King of Spain,
pray for us!
God bless!
Produced by A. Zapata - For the TFP Chivalry Songbook
Available for download free here
soundcloud.com/user-102607231-505110170/saint-ferdinand-glorious-king
Inspired by the music of Holy Week in Spain, particularly the processional march "Mi Amargura" by Víctor Manuel Ferrer Castillo
This work, as others featured on TFP South are for educational purposes and entirely a non-profit and charitable initiative.
Here is a good summary video on Saint Ferdinand's conquests.
youtu.be/BCeM81FVElA
- Lyrics -
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain!
Thy enemies do tremble at thy name.
O Varon clothed in steel, a sword of justice dost thou wield!
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain!
Thou crusheth heretic and seracen the same,
God's avenging arm, through storm, through fight and pain!
A warrior made to lead, a mighty knight on valiant steed
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain!
The first upon the walls of fortress high!
A fearless grand example to inspire!
Thou reconquerest the land, and Thy sword remains in hand!
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain!
Thy life as noble gold refined in flame,
Thou honorest the Holy Virgin's name!
She, attentive to thy plea, and obtains thy victory!
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain!
And when it came the end, thy final day,
on floor and ash, in cross form did thou lay.
On ground of coldest stone, yet on thee the Heavens shone!
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain!
Now in glory doth thou make thy aid be nigh. O patron!
Strike the blows and make the devils fly!
We as vassals, call thy name, through the land do we proclaim!
Saint Ferdinand, most glorious King of Spain! - x2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE: Saint Ferdinand was the King of Castile and Leon. Later, kingdoms were united to get what we know as Spain.
If someone wants to rewrite the refrain, "Saint Ferdinand Most Glorious King of Castile and León," it may not fly, so we opt for a bit of poetic license on this rather important detail.
Although one might have an argument on their hands if one were to be square, and tell a good Spaniard that Saint Ferdinand is not "technically" a Spanish Saint but a saint only of Castile and León. Would it not be rather silly?
Saint Ferdinand, King of Spain,
pray for us!
God bless!
