God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Folk Angel Robbie Seay Band 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
From God our Heavenly Father
A blessed Angel came
And unto certain shepherds
Who's tidings were the same
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name
Oh tidings, of comfort
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Fear not, O fear not
Let nothing you afright
This day is born a Savior
Of a pure virgin bright
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's power and lies
Oh tidings, of comfort
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Yeah
The shephards at those tidings
Rejoiced much in mind
And left the flocks a feeding
And tempest storm and wind
And went to Bethlehem straight way
The Son of God to find
Oh tidings, of comfort
Oh 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
Oh tidings, of comfort
Oh 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
Oh tidings, of comfort
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
The song "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is an old carol that has been embraced by generations to celebrate the story of the Nativity. The words "God rest ye merry, gentlemen" may seem like unusual ones to use, but they actually mean "God keep you joyful, gentlemen." The singer implores the listener to not be discouraged but to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who came to save humanity from Satan's power. The song mentions how the angels delivered the good news to shepherds in Bethlehem, announcing the birth of Jesus. The shepherds were told not to be afraid and to go and find the baby who will free those who trust in Him.
The shepherd's journey involves leaving their flocks unattended and braving a storm to find the newborn baby, who was wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. The song reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas, which is about love, faith, and brotherhood. The carol urges us to come together with true love and brotherhood and embrace one another, especially during the holy season of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
May the peace of God be with you, happy friends
Let nothing you dismay
Do not be discouraged or disheartened
Remember Christ our Savior
Reflect on the birth of our redeemer
Was born on Christmas Day
He was born on this special holiday
To save us all from Satan's power
He came to rescue us from the grasp of the adversary
When we were gone astray
When we were wandering and lost
Oh tidings, of comfort
Good news that brings solace
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Such news that relieves all sorrows and brings gladness
From God our Heavenly Father
An angel sent by our divine Father
A blessed Angel came
A holy messenger arrived
And unto certain shepherds
And specifically to some shepherds
Whose tidings were the same
Who had likewise heard the news
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God was born in Bethlehem
The Son of God by name
He was the Son of God himself
Fear not, O fear not
Do not be afraid, do not tremble
Let nothing you afright
Do not let anything frighten you
This day is born a Savior
Today a deliverer is born
Of a pure virgin bright
Of a spotless and shining virgin
To free all those who trust in Him
To liberate everyone who has faith in Him
From Satan's power and lies
From the dominion of the devil and his false claims
The shepherds at those tidings
The shepherds upon hearing the news
Rejoiced much in mind
Were exceedingly happy
And left the flocks a feeding
And abandoned their sheep while they were still eating
And tempest storm and wind
Despite the storm and the wind
And went to Bethlehem straight way
They went to Bethlehem immediately
The Son of God to find
To find the Son of God
And when they came to Bethlehem
Upon arriving in Bethlehem
Where our dear Savior lay
Where our beloved Redeemer was lying
They found Him in a manger
They discovered Him in a feeding trough
Where oxen feed on hay
Where oxen feed on hay
His mother Mary kneeling down
His mother Mary was bowing down
Unto the Lord did pray
And was praying to the Lord
Now to the Lord sing praises
Sing praises to the Lord now
All you within this place
Everyone present here
And with true love and brotherhood
And with genuine love and fellowship
Each other now embrace
Embrace one another now
This holy tide of Christmas
This sacred festival of Christmas
All other doth deface
Outshines everything else
comfort and joy
those tidings of relief and bliss
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