God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Bing Crosby; John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra 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 lyrics to "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" expresses the joy and hope that comes with the birth of Christ. It encourages people to be merry and not to be dismayed, for Christ was born on Christmas day to save lost souls from Satan's power. By His birth, people can be comforted and have hope.
The song then narrates the circumstances surrounding Christ's birth. He was born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger, and even though His mother Mary was of lowly status, she accepted the baby Jesus without any scorn. The song then tells of how an angel brought the news of the birth of the Son of God to some shepherds in Bethlehem. The song ultimately highlights how the news of the birth of Christ brought hope and joy to those who received it, and this is something that believers can still resonate with today.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest you merry, gentlemen
May God give you all joy and peace
Let nothing you dismay
Don't be discouraged by anything
Remember Christ our Savior
Keep in mind that Jesus Christ saves us
Was born on Christmas Day
He was born on the day we celebrate as Christmas
To save us all from Satan's power
He came to rescue us from Satan's domination
When we were gone astray
When we have wandered away from the right path
(Oh tidings of comfort and joy)
Oh, news that brings happiness and relief
(Comfort and joy, o tidings of comfort and joy)
It is so comforting and brings great joy
In Bethlehem in Jewry
In Bethlehem, which is in Judea
This blessed Babe was born
This wonderful baby was born
And laid within a manger
And was placed in a feeding trough
Upon this blessed morn
On this very special morning
The which His Mother Mary
Whom we know as His mother, Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
Did not think any less of it
(O tidings of comfort and joy)
Oh, news that brings happiness and relief
(Comfort and joy, o tidings of comfort and joy)
It is so comforting and brings great joy
From God our Heavenly Father
A heavenly messenger of God
A blessed Angel came
Came to bring God's blessing
And unto certain shepherds
And appeared to some shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
Gave the same message
How that in Bethlehem was born
That in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name
The Son of God, named Jesus
(O tidings of comfort and joy)
Oh, news that brings happiness and relief
(Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy)
It is so comforting and brings great joy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Traditional
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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.
@torrey88
@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.