God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
B.J. Thomas (Holiday) Lyrics
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Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our savior
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
From God our heavenly Father
The blessed Angel came
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
And when they came to Bethlehem
Where our dear Savior lay
They found Him in a manger
Where oxen feed on hay
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Now to the Lord sing praises
All you within this place
And with true love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace
This holy tide of Christmas
All others doth deface
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
In B.J. Thomas's rendition of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," the lyrics paint a picture of the story of Jesus's birth. The first verse mentions the birth of Christ and the reason for his coming to the world. This verse reminds the listeners to stay focused on the real meaning of Christmas and not be dismayed by the chaos and consumerism that surround this holiday. The second verse talks about the shepherds who were visited by the angels, who told them about the birth of the Son of God. This event is significant as it shows that the news of the Messiah's arrival was not only reserved for the rich and powerful but was instead shared with those who were considered lowly and insignificant.
The third verse describes the shepherds' arrival in Bethlehem, where they found the newborn baby lying in a manger. This humble beginning was symbolic of the lowliness of Jesus, who came to serve and save all people, regardless of their status. The final verse is a call to action for all believers to come together and celebrate the holy tide of Christmas in love and brotherhood. This verse reminds us that the true meaning of Christmas is not the presents, decorations, or food but rather the love and joy that Jesus's birth brings to our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry gentlemen
May God give you, happy gentlemen, a peaceful rest
Let nothing you dismay
Don't be discouraged by anything
Remember Christ our savior
Recall that Jesus Christ, our rescuer,
Was born on Christmas day
was born on the 25th of December
To save us all from Satan's power
to deliver us from the control of the devil
When we were gone astray
when we had gone the wrong way
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Oh news of relief and delight
From God our heavenly Father
From our divine father in heaven
The blessed Angel came
The holy angel arrived
And unto certain shepherds
And to a few shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
Brought the same news
How that in Bethlehem was born
That a child was born in Bethlehem
The Son of God by name
Who was named the son of God
And when they came to Bethlehem
And upon arriving at Bethlehem
Where our dear Savior lay
Where Our Beloved Savior was lying
They found Him in a manger
They found him in a feeding trough
Where oxen feed on hay
Where oxen usually eat their food
Now to the Lord sing praises
Now sing songs of praise to the Lord
All you within this place
Everyone in this area
And with true love and brotherhood
And with genuine affection and unity
Each other now embrace
Now hug each other
This holy tide of Christmas
This sacred season of Christmas
All others doth deface
Amidst all other events, activities and occurrences
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Oh news of relief and delight
Comfort and joy
Relief and happiness
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Oh news of relief and delight
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Written by: Traditional
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