Valjean Arrestedvaljean Forgiven Lyrics

Valjean Arrestedvaljean Forgiven lyrics

Constables



 Tell his reverence your story



 Let us see if he's impressed



 You were lodging there last night



 You were the honest Bishop's guest.



 And then, out of Christian goodness



 When he learned about your plight



 You maintain he made a present of this silver--



 



 Bishop



 That is right.



 But my friend you left so early



 Surely something slipped your mind



 



 [The bishop gives Valjean two silver candlesticks.]



 



 You forgot I gave these also



 Would you leave the best behind?



 So Messieurs you may release him



 For this man has spoken true



 I commend you for your duty



 May God's blessing go with you.



 But remember this, my brother



 See in this some higher plan



 You must use this precious silver



 To become an honest man



 By the witness of the martyrs



 By the Passion and the Blood



 God has raised you out of darkness



 I have bought your soul for God!