God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Frank & Bing 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 Frank and Bing's rendition of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen are a steadfast reminder of the spirit of Christmas itself. The carol encourages listeners to remain steadfast, even in the face of adversity, and to remember the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. The first verse is an uplifting message, assuring anyone feeling downtrodden to remain happy and joyful, and to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by the Son of God to save mankind from sin and evil.
The second verse is a depiction of the birth of Jesus, denoting how He was born in Bethlehem and placed in a manger by His mother, Mary. This reflects the humble nature of Christ's birth and reminds listeners that despite His divine nature, Christ came to Earth to live as an ordinary man. This verse further cements the love and admiration that is often associated with the holiday season.
The third verse touches upon the involvement of the Heavenly Father, who sent an angel to give tidings of Christ's birth to the shepherds. This angelic intervention highlights the magnitude of Jesus' birth and the rich tapestry of heaven itself interwoven into His story. Overall, Frank and Bing's God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen embodies the Christmas spirit, encouraging people to remain happy and joyful in times of hardship, and to remember the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus made on behalf of mankind.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest you merry, gentlemen
May you be peaceful and content, my dear men
Let nothing you dismay
Don't let anything discourage you
Remember Christ our Savior
Recall our rescuer Jesus
Was born on Christmas Day
Was born on this day we celebrate as Christmas
To save us all from Satan's power
To deliver us from Satan's grip
When we were gone astray
When we were lost and misguided
(Oh tidings of comfort and joy)
(Good news that brings peace and happiness)
(Comfort and joy, o tidings of comfort and joy)
(Comfort and happiness, oh the good news that brings comfort and happiness)
In Bethlehem in Jewry
In Bethlehem, a town in Judea
This blessed Babe was born
This holy infant was born
And laid within a manger
And placed in a feeding trough
Upon this blessed morn
On this holy morning
The which His Mother Mary
Whom His mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
Accepted without any contempt
(O tidings of comfort and joy)
(Good news that brings peace and happiness)
(Comfort and joy o tidings of comfort and joy)
(Comfort and happiness, oh the good news that brings comfort and happiness)
From God our Heavenly Father
Sent from our divine heavenly father
A blessed Angel came
A divine angel arrived
And unto certain shepherds
And to particular shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
Delivered the same good news
How that in Bethlehem was born
That in Bethlehem there was born
The Son of God by name
The Son of God, named Jesus
(O tidings of comfort and joy)
(Good news that brings peace and happiness)
(Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy)
(Comfort and happiness, oh the good news that brings comfort and happiness)
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Written by: Traditional
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@terrabus1
Took a while to find this recording. I love it. Thank you for posting it.
@ZayGurza
I love this old version!!
@turtles6610
Pour up the "special" egg nog.