God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Bing Crosby; John Scott And His Orchestra Trotters 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)
In Bethlehem in Jewry
This blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessed morn
The which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
(O tidings of comfort and joy)
(Comfort and joy o tidings of comfort and joy)
From God our Heavenly Father
A blessed Angel came
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name
(O tidings of comfort and joy)
(Comfort and joy, o tidings of comfort and joy)
The song "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" is a traditional Christmas carol that has been sung for centuries. The lyrics of the song are meant to be a message of hope and joy for people during the holiday season. The first verse of the song declares that the listener should not be dismayed, but instead take comfort in the fact that Christ was born on Christmas Day. The purpose of his birth was to save society from the powers of Satan, who prey on those who have gone astray.
The second verse of the song reminds listeners that the birthplace of Jesus is Bethlehem in Judah, and that he was laid in a manger on the day of his birth. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is depicted as not taking any scorn for this, despite the humble surroundings of his birth. The final verse of the song states that God sent an angel to certain shepherds in Bethlehem to inform them that the Savior had been born.
All in all, the song is meant to inspire hope and joy in the hearts of listeners and encourage them to remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest you merry, gentlemen
May God grant you a joyful, peaceful and contented state, gentlemen.
Let nothing you dismay
Do not be discouraged or disheartened by anything.
Remember Christ our Savior
Recall that Jesus Christ is our Redeemer.
Was born on Christmas Day
He was born on the day we celebrate as Christmas.
To save us all from Satan's power
He was born to rescue all of us from the control of Satan.
When we were gone astray
When we had wandered away from the right path.
(Oh tidings of comfort and joy)
(Oh what a happy message that brings comfort and joy)
(Comfort and joy, o tidings of comfort and joy)
(It brings comfort and joy, oh what a happy message that brings comfort and joy)
In Bethlehem in Jewry
In Bethlehem, a town in the region of Judea.
This blessed Babe was born
This holy Child was born.
And laid within a manger
And placed within a feeding trough for animals.
Upon this blessed morn
On this auspicious morning.
The which His Mother Mary
His mother, Mary.
Did nothing take in scorn
Accepted the situation without disapproving or rejecting it.
(O tidings of comfort and joy)
(Oh what a happy message that brings comfort and joy)
(Comfort and joy o tidings of comfort and joy)
(It brings comfort and joy, oh what a happy message that brings comfort and joy)
From God our Heavenly Father
A heavenly message from God our Father.
A blessed Angel came
An angel from God, full of divine favor.
And unto certain shepherds
And appeared to some shepherds in particular.
Brought tidings of the same
Announced the same joyful message.
How that in Bethlehem was born
That a baby was born in Bethlehem.
The Son of God by name
He is the Son of God, and that is His name.
(O tidings of comfort and joy)
(Oh what a happy message that brings comfort and joy)
(Comfort and joy, o tidings of comfort and joy)
(It brings comfort and joy, oh what a happy message that brings comfort and joy)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Willie Logan
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0:08 God rest ye merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's pow'r
When we were gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
0:48 In Bethlehem, in Jewry
This blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessed morn
The which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
1:27 From God our heavenly father
A blessed angel came
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
How that in Bethlehem was born
The son of God by name
@torrey88
Still the best Christmas album of all time.
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@R.P frohe Weihnachten from America!
@estheralabi5126
Facts
@BoardGuy
Yes
@MrArcadia2009
Completely agreed. Came to get my holiday spirit. (Dec 24th)
@christianweatherbroadcasti3491
Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus.
Romans 6:23
John 3:16❤😊❤❤
@darrenanderson3583
80 odd years later it's still the greatest
@83nuvola
I certainly don't mean to underestimate how good Crosby's voice was but ... I love the orchestral arrangement and the choir. They are just amazing, I would love to find more music like that.
@jamesleopard8518
Well, it sounds like the choral musical director, and the chorus people
@83nuvola
@@jamesleopard8518 I know that very well. I think it was obvious, but maybe it's not. So, what i meant is: i would love to find more music with similar arrangements and similar choir performance.