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God rest you merry, gentlemen
let nothing you dismay
remember Christ our Savior
was born on Christmas day
to save us all from Satan's pow'r
when we were gone astray

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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

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"fear not," then said the angel
"let nothing you affright
this day is born a Savior
of virtue, power, and might
so frequently to vanquish all
the friends of Satan quite"

Chorus

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
this blessed babe to find

Chorus

but when to Bethlehem they came
whereat this infant lay
they found him in a manger
where oxen feed on hay
His mother Mary kneeling
unto the Lord did pray

Chorus

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 others doth deface





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" are a traditional Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The song begins with a comforting message, urging the listeners not to be discouraged or dismayed. It reminds them to remember that Christ, the Savior, was born on Christmas day to save humanity from the power of Satan when they had gone astray.


The chorus emphasizes the tidings of comfort and joy that the birth of Jesus brings. It repeats this message, reminding listeners that the true essence of Christmas is to find comfort and joy in the salvation brought by Christ.


The second verse describes how an angel came from God to share this news with shepherds in Bethlehem. The angel brings tidings of the birth of the Son of God and reveals His name. The shepherds are overjoyed by this news and decide to leave their flocks amidst challenging weather conditions (tempest, storm, and wind) to go to Bethlehem and find the blessed babe.


Upon arriving in Bethlehem, the shepherds find the infant Jesus lying in a manger where oxen feed on hay. They witness Mary, Jesus' mother, kneeling and praying to the Lord. The final verse calls upon everyone in the present moment to sing praises to the Lord, embrace each other with true love and brotherhood, and acknowledge the sacred occasion of Christmas, which surpasses all other celebrations.


Overall, the lyrics of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" express the joy and comfort that the birth of Jesus brings, urging listeners to remember the true meaning of Christmas and the significance of Jesus' role as the Savior.


Line by Line Meaning

God rest you merry, gentlemen
May God bring you peace and happiness, gentlemen


let nothing you dismay
Do not let anything dishearten you


remember Christ our Savior
Keep in mind that Christ is our rescuer


was born on Christmas day
He was born on the day of Christmas


to save us all from Satan's pow'r
To rescue us from the power of Satan


when we were gone astray
When we were lost and misguided


Chorus
Repeating the previous lines


o tidings of comfort and joy
Oh news of consolation and delight


from God our heavenly Father
Sent by our divine and celestial Father


a blessed angel came
A holy angel arrived


and unto certain shepherds
And to specific shepherds


brought tidings of the same
Delivered the same news


how that in Bethlehem was born
That in Bethlehem, a birth occurred


the Son of God by name
The Son of God, known by name


Chorus
Repeating the previous lines


"fear not," then said the angel
"Do not be afraid," then the angel said


"let nothing you affright
"Let nothing frighten you


this day is born a Savior
Today, a Savior has been born


of virtue, power, and might
Possessing virtue, strength, and power


so frequently to vanquish all
To frequently defeat all


the friends of Satan quite"
The allies of Satan completely


Chorus
Repeating the previous lines


the shepherds at those tidings
The shepherds upon hearing that news


rejoiced much in mind
Experienced great joy in their thoughts


and left their flocks a-feeding,
And abandoned the flocks they were tending


in tempest, storm, and wind
Despite the harsh weather conditions


and went to Bethlehem straightway
And immediately went to Bethlehem


this blessed babe to find
To find this blessed infant


Chorus
Repeating the previous lines


but when to Bethlehem they came
However, when they arrived at Bethlehem


whereat this infant lay
Where this baby was lying


they found him in a manger
They discovered him lying in a feeding trough


where oxen feed on hay
Where oxen eat their food of hay


His mother Mary kneeling
His mother Mary, in a kneeling position


unto the Lord did pray
Prayed to the Lord


Chorus
Repeating the previous lines


now to the Lord sing praises
Now sing praises to the Lord


all you within this place
Everyone present in this location


and with true love and brotherhood
And with genuine love and unity


each other now embrace
Embrace each other now


this holy tide of Christmas
This sacred season of Christmas


all others doth deface
Diminishes all other things


Chorus
Repeating the previous lines




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