God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (Holiday) Lyrics


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God rest ye merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember, Christ our Savior

Was born on Christmas day
To save the world from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy

From God that is our Father
The blessed Angel came
Unto certain Shepherds

Glad tidings of the same
That was born in Bethlehem
The Son of God by Name

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy

In Bethlehem, of Judah
The blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
This blessed Holy morn

To which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy




Comfort and joy
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy

Overall Meaning

The song "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (Holiday) is a classic Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics encourage listeners to not be dismayed, but to remember that Jesus was born on Christmas day to save the world from Satan's power when we were lost. The song also highlights the glad tidings that the blessed Angel brought to the shepherds in Bethlehem about the birth of the Son of God.


The lyrics of the song are filled with references to the birth of Jesus and his role as the Savior of the world. The lines "Remember, Christ our Savior" and "To save the world from Satan's power" are reminders of Jesus' purpose; to come to Earth and save humanity from sin and death. The song also speaks of the joy and comfort that Jesus brings, which is emphasized in the chorus with the lines "tidings of comfort and joy."


Overall, the song is a timeless representation of the Christmas story and highlights the hope and joy that Christ's birth brings to the world.


Line by Line Meaning

God rest ye merry gentlemen
May God give you peace and joy, respected men


Let nothing you dismay
Do not be discouraged by anything


Remember, Christ our Savior
Always keep in mind that Jesus is our Redeemer


Was born on Christmas day
He came to the world on the day we celebrate as Christmas


To save the world from Satan's power
His mission was to rescue humanity from the control of the devil


When we were gone astray
When we have lost our way and were in sin


Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
Spread the news of a message of peace and happiness


Comfort and joy
May you find ease and delight


From God that is our Father
The news came from our Heavenly Father


The blessed Angel came
An angel full of blessings arrived


Unto certain Shepherds
To some particular shepherds


Glad tidings of the same
Happy news of the same thing


That was born in Bethlehem
That had been born in Bethlehem


The Son of God by Name
His Name is the Son of God


In Bethlehem, of Judah
Bethlehem in Judah


The blessed Babe was born
The holy baby was born


And laid within a manger
And placed in a feeding trough


This blessed Holy morn
On this sacred and holy morning


To which His Mother Mary
Mary, His mother, accepted with grace


Did nothing take in scorn
Accepted it without any objection


Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
Spread the news of peace and happiness


Comfort and joy
May you find ease and delight




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DP, RUSS FREEMAN, Charles Campbell, Phillip Campbell

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