God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Derric Johnson's Vocal Orchestra Lyrics
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Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power
While we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power
While we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
The Shepherds had the sightings
Rejoiced much in mind
And left the flocks a feeding in tempest storm and wind
And straight we went to find them
O tidings of comfort and joy
comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
The lyrics to Derric Johnson's Vocal Orchestra's song "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" are a powerful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. The song begins by urging listeners to not be dismayed, but to remember the birth of Christ on Christmas Day, and the purpose of his coming - to save us all from the power of Satan, and to guide us back when we've gone astray. The refrain 'O tidings of comfort and joy' reinforces the message that Christmas is a time of hope and celebration, and that the coming of Christ brings peace and happiness to all.
The song also incorporates the story of the shepherds who witnessed the birth of Christ. The lyrics describe how they left their flocks to go and see the baby, and how they rejoiced in the sighting. This adds an extra layer to the message of the song, as it highlights how the birth of Christ was truly a momentous event, one that brought joy to all who experienced it. The song ends on the same refrain, reminding listeners once again that Christmas is a time of comfort and joy, and that the story of Christ's birth is one that should be celebrated and cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
May God grant you peace and happiness, dear gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Do not be afraid or worried
Remember Christ our Saviour
Keep in mind that Jesus Christ came to save us
Was born on Christmas day
He was born on the day we now celebrate as Christmas
To save us all from Satan's power
His mission was to rescue us from the grip of evil
While we were gone astray
When we were lost and wandering off the right path
O tidings of comfort and joy
This news brings happiness and relief
The Shepherds had the sightings
The shepherds saw something amazing
Rejoiced much in mind
They were very happy about what they saw
And left the flocks a feeding in tempest storm and wind
They left their sheep in order to find out more, even in harsh weather conditions
And straight we went to find them
We also went to see what the shepherds saw
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Derric Johnson, TRAD TRAD, TRAD
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