God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Martha's Trouble 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
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 Saviour
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 a-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 Saviour 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
The song "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is a traditional Christmas carol that dates back to the 18th century. The lyrics tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, with the verses focusing on the shepherds who were the first to hear the good news. The lyrics urge the listener to not be dismayed and to remember the joy of the season, as Jesus was born to save them from Satan's power.
The song opens with a message of comfort and joy, expressing the hope and relief that Jesus' birth has brought to the world. The second verse describes the humble beginnings of Jesus' life, born in a manger in Bethlehem. The third verse tells of the angels who appeared to the shepherds, bringing them the news of Christ's birth, and encouraging them to have no fear. The final verse describes the shepherds' journey to Bethlehem to see the newborn Christ, and ends on a note of celebration and brotherhood in honor of the holy tide of Christmas.
Overall, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is a song that celebrates the joy and hope that comes with the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a reminder to take comfort in the good news and to embrace the spirit of Christmas with love for one another.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
May God grant you peace and happiness, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Do not be discouraged
Remember, Christ, our Saviour
Remember that Christ is our savior
Was born on Christmas day
He was born on this day of Christmas
To save us all from Satan's power
Christ was born to save us from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
When we were lost and wandering
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Good news that brings comfort and happiness
Comfort and joy
Emotional states of happiness and contentment
In Bethlehem, in Israel,
The city of Bethlehem, located in Israel,
This blessed Babe was born
A blessed and holy baby was born
And laid within a manger
And placed in a feeding trough
Upon this blessed morn
On this blessed morning
The which His Mother Mary
Whose mother was Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
Accepted without hesitation or ridicule
From God our Heavenly Father
From our God, the Heavenly Father
A blessed Angel came;
A blessed angel came to us
And unto certain Shepherds
And to certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same:
Brought the same good news
How that in Bethlehem was born
That Christ was born in Bethlehem
The Son of God by Name.
The Son of God by name
Fear not then,
Do not be afraid then
said the Angel,
The angel said
Let nothing you affright,
Do not let anything frighten you
This day is born a Saviour
A savior is born on this day
Of a pure Virgin bright,
Born of a bright and pure virgin
To free all those who trust in Him
To free all those who believe in Him
From Satan's power and might.
From Satan's power and might
The shepherds at those tidings
The shepherds at this news
Rejoiced much in mind,
Were very glad
And left their flocks a-feeding
Left their flocks of sheep to feed
In tempest, storm and wind:
In the midst of bad weather and wind
And went to Bethlehem straightway
And went directly to Bethlehem
The Son of God to find.
To find the son of God
Now to the Lord sing praises,
Now sing praises to the Lord
All you within this place,
All of you who are here
And with true love and brotherhood
And with true love and kinship
Each other now embrace;
Embrace each other now
This holy tide of Christmas
This holy occasion of Christmas
All other doth deface.
Outshines everything else.
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Written by: Traditional
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