Donny Osmond's biggest hit came from the 1998 Walt Disney Pictures movie "Mulan." Osmond sang the hugely inspirational song "I'll Make A Man Out Of You."
At the age of five, he stepped out onto the Andy Williams Show soundstage, and instantly won the hearts of viewers. He went on to teen superstardom as a solo act and as part of The Osmonds scoring a string of hits with "One Bad Apple", "Puppy Love", "Sweet and Innocent" and "Go Away Little Girl".
He's enjoyed success as a Smooth Jazz artist with the single "Breeze On By", from his 54th album "What I Meant To Say."
His latest release is a collection of love songs from the 1970s era entitled "Love Songs of the '70s". It includes covers of classic songs like "Will It Go 'Round In Circles" and "Oh Girl".
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Donny Osmond Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
In Bethlehem, in Israel
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
"Fear not then" said the Angel
"Let nothing you affright
This day is born a Savior
Of a pure Virgin bright
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's power and might"
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
The shepherds at those tidings
Rejoiced much in mind,
And left their flocks feeding
In tempest, storm and wind
And went to Bethlehem straightway
The Son of God to find
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O 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
His Mother Mary kneeling down
Unto the Lord did pray
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O 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 other doth deface
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Donny Osmond's version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is a classic Christmas carol that is beloved by many. The song is rooted in the Christian faith and serves as a tribute to the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics recall the story of how Jesus was born in Bethlehem, laid in a manger, and heralded by angels who proclaimed his birth to shepherds. The song is filled with imagery and symbolism that is often associated with the holiday season.
The first verse of the song speaks to the idea of finding comfort and joy during Christmas time despite the challenges and difficulties that people face. It encourages listeners to remember the true meaning of the holiday and to take comfort in the fact that Jesus was born to save us from sin and darkness. The second verse focuses on the details of the Biblical story, including the location of Jesus' birth and his mother's acceptance of God's plan. The third verse speaks of the joy that the shepherds felt upon hearing the news of Jesus' birth and their eagerness to find him. The final verse encourages listeners to join together in celebrating the holy tide of Christmas and to embrace true love and brotherhood.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
May God grant you peace and happiness, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Do not let anything trouble you
Remember, Christ, our Savior
Do not forget that Jesus Christ is our Savior
Was born on Christmas day
He was born on this day we call Christmas
To save us all from Satan's power
He came to rescue us from the control of Satan
When we were gone astray
When we had lost our way
O tidings of comfort and joy
What pleasant news this is
In Bethlehem, in Israel
It happened in Bethlehem, which is in Israel
This blessed Babe was born
This holy baby was born
And laid within a manger
He was placed inside a feeding trough for animals
Upon this blessed morn
On this special morning
The which His Mother Mary
His mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
Did not view any of it with contempt
From God our Heavenly Father
A message came from our divine Father in heaven
A blessed Angel came;
An angel sent by God arrived
And unto certain Shepherds
And to specific shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
Announced the same good news
How that in Bethlehem was born
That a baby was born in Bethlehem
The Son of God by Name
He was the Son of God, and that's what he was called
Fear not then said the Angel
The Angel said, do not be afraid
Let nothing you affright
Do not let anything scare you
This day is born a Savior
Today, a Savior has been born
Of a pure Virgin bright
Born of a bright, pure, and chaste Virgin
To free all those who trust in Him
To deliver all those who believe in Him
From Satan's power and might
From the power and dominion of Satan
The shepherds at those tidings
Upon hearing this news, the shepherds
Rejoiced much in mind,
Were filled with great joy,
And left their flocks feeding
And abandoned their grazing sheep
In tempest, storm and wind
In the midst of a rough storm
And went to Bethlehem straightway
And went straight to Bethlehem
The Son of God to find
To find the Son of God
Now to the Lord sing praises
Let us now sing praises to the Lord
All you within this place
Everyone here present
And with true love and brotherhood
And with genuine love and fellowship
Each other now embrace
Let us embrace one another with love
This holy tide of Christmas
This sacred season of Christmas
All other doth deface
Renders all other celebrations insignificant
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Donny Osmond, Darrel Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind