We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Oliver and Isaac Lyrics
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We Declare you have a joyful Christmas
We Declare you have a joyful Christmas
And a mighty New Year
Glad tidings we bring
Of Jesus our King
The Gospel makes joyful
Christmas
And a mighty New Year
Lord bring us a heart of worship
Lord bring us a heart of worship
Lord bring us a heart of worship
So we all can draw near
Glad tidings we bring
Of Jesus our King
The Gospel makes joyful
Christmas
And a mighty New Year
Won’t let go until You bless us
Won’t let go until You bless us
Won’t let go until You bless us
Like if Jacob was here
Glad tidings we bring
Of Jesus our King
The Gospel makes joyful
Christmas
And a mighty New Year
We Declare you have a joyful Christmas
We Declare you have a joyful Christmas
We Declare you have a joyful Christmas
And a mighty New Year
Glad tidings we bring
Of Jesus our King
The Gospel makes joyful
Christmas
And a mighty New Year
The lyrics of Oliver and Isaac's song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" convey a message of joy, celebration, and worship during the Christmas season and the arrival of a new year. The repetition of the declaration of a joyful Christmas emphasizes the desire for happiness and positivity during this festive time. The mention of a "mighty New Year" suggests anticipation for a powerful and transformative beginning to the upcoming year, filled with possibilities and new opportunities.
The lyrics also speak about bringing glad tidings of Jesus as the King, emphasizing the importance of faith and the spiritual significance of Christmas. The mention of the Gospel making Christmas joyful highlights the belief in the message of Jesus and the joy it brings to believers during this season. This focus on the religious aspect of Christmas adds depth and meaning to the celebratory mood of the song.
The request for the Lord to bring a heart of worship suggests a desire for a deeper connection with faith and a sense of spiritual fulfillment. By drawing near to the Lord through worship, the singers seek to cultivate a sense of reverence and devotion during the Christmas season. This plea for a heart of worship adds a reflective and contemplative element to the song, encouraging listeners to embrace the spiritual essence of Christmas.
The reference to Jacob from the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with God symbolizes a determination not to let go until receiving a blessing. This metaphorical image conveys a sense of perseverance and steadfastness in seeking divine favor and grace. The repeated refrain of not letting go until being blessed reinforces the idea of holding on to hope and faith, even in the face of challenges or struggles. Overall, the lyrics of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by Oliver and Isaac combine festive cheer with a spiritual message of faith, worship, and perseverance during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
We Declare you have a joyful Christmas
We wish you a joyful and happy Christmas
And a mighty New Year
And a prosperous New Year ahead
Glad tidings we bring
We bring good news and blessings
Of Jesus our King
About our Savior, Jesus Christ
The Gospel makes joyful Christmas
The message of the Gospel fills Christmas with joy
Lord bring us a heart of worship
May the Lord give us hearts that worship Him
So we all can draw near
So that we can all come closer to God
Won’t let go until You bless us
We will not stop seeking Your blessings
Like if Jacob was here
In the same persistent manner as Jacob sought God's blessing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LEE EVANS, PD TRADITIONAL, TRADITIONAL (PD), BETHANY LEIGH SALTE, JARED KRISTOFER SALTE, TRADITIONAL, GUY MOON
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