We Three Kings
Orchestra and Choir Lyrics

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God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Saviour
Was born upon this day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray

O tidings of comfort and joy

Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

From God our heavenly Father
This 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

O, star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light

Born a king on Bethlehem's plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign

O, star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light

Glorious now behold Him arise
King and God and sacrifice
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Worshipping God most high

O, star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light

God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay
God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay

God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay
God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay

Overall Meaning

The song "We Three Kings" tells the story of the Magi, or the Three Wise Men, as they journey to Bethlehem following the Star of Bethlehem to see the newborn king. However, the song "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" is another traditional Christmas song that has become intertwined with "We Three Kings" over the years.

The lyrics begin with an encouragement to "rest merry" and to not be dismayed, as Christ our Savior has been born on this day to save us all from Satan's power. The lyrics then recount how the angel brought tidings of the birth of Jesus to the shepherds in Bethlehem, and how the Wise Men followed the Star of Bethlehem to find the newborn king. The song culminates with a call to worship the King and God who has been born on this holy night.

The lyrics are meant to be uplifting and comforting at a time when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. The message is that God has sent His Son to save us all from sin and death, and that we can rest in the knowledge of His love and mercy. The repeated refrain of "comfort and joy" emphasizes the joyous nature of this news and encourages the listener to celebrate with gladness.

Line by Line Meaning

God rest ye merry, gentlemen
May you have a joyful and peaceful holiday season

Let nothing you dismay
Don't let anything distress or discourage you

Remember Christ our Saviour
Recall the birth of Jesus Christ, who came to save us from sin and evil

Was born upon this day
On this day, the Son of God was born into the world

To save us all from Satan's power
Jesus was born to deliver us from the influence of the devil

When we were gone astray
When we had wandered away from God

O tidings of comfort and joy
What wonderful news of consolation and delight

From God our heavenly Father
The good news came from our divine Father in heaven

This blessed angel came
An angel of God appeared to share the news

And unto certain shepherds
Specifically to some humble shepherds

Brought tidings of the same
Delivered the message of Christ's birth to them

How that in Bethlehem was born
The angel revealed that a baby had been born in Bethlehem

The Son of God by name
This child was the Son of God himself

O, star of wonder, star of night
Beautiful and mysterious star in the night sky

Star with royal beauty bright
A star that shone with magnificent radiance

Westward leading, still proceeding
Guiding people toward the location of the newborn king in the west

Guide us to thy perfect light
Lead us to the glow of your wonderful light

Born a king on Bethlehem's plain
The king of kings was born in a humble place in Bethlehem

Gold I bring to crown Him again
As an act of honor and reverence, I bring gold to place on the king's head

King forever, ceasing never
The everlasting king who will never be defeated

Over us all to reign
Ruling over all humanity as our king and protector

Glorious now behold Him arise
Behold the magnificence of the king as he rises up before us

King and God and sacrifice
The king who is also God made himself a sacrifice for our sins

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Praise God, Hallelujah

Worshipping God most high
Honoring and paying homage to the Most High God

God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay
May you have a joyful and peaceful holiday season, and not be discouraged

God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay
May you have a joyful and peaceful holiday season, and not be distressed

God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay
May you have a joyful and peaceful holiday season, and not be disheartened

God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay
May you have a joyful and peaceful holiday season, and not be negative

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Page, Ed Robertson, Kevin Hearn, Jim Creeggan, Tyler Stewart, Dominio Publico

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