God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Robbie Seay Band & Folk Angel 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
From God our Heavenly Father
A blessed Angel came
And unto certain shepherds
Who's tidings were the same
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name
Oh tidings, of comfort
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Fear not, O fear not
Let nothing you afright
This day is born a Savior
Of a pure virgin bright
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's power and lies
Oh tidings, of comfort
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Yeah
The shephards at those tidings
Rejoiced much in mind
And left the flocks a feeding
And tempest storm and wind
And went to Bethlehem straight way
The Son of God to find
Oh tidings, of comfort
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
And when they came to Bethlehem
Where our dear Savior lay
They found Him in a manger
Where oxen feed on hay
His mother Mary kneeling down
Unto the Lord did pray
Oh tidings, of comfort
Oh 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
Oh tidings, of comfort
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
The song "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," as covered by Robbie Seay Band and Folk Angel, is a beautiful Christian hymn that invites listeners to rejoice in the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. The song reminds believers to not be dismayed by the challenges and hardships of life because they have a savior to rescue them from Satan's power. The lyrics also retell the biblical story of how an angel informed the shepherds that the Son of God had been born in Bethlehem, and how they traveled to Bethlehem to see Him lying in a manger surrounded by his mother Mary. The song finally urges all those present to sing praises to the Lord, love and embrace each other, and celebrate the holy tide of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
May the gentlemen be at peace and joyful
Let nothing you dismay
Do not let anything discourage you
Remember Christ our Savior
Bear in mind that we have a savior named Christ
Was born on Christmas Day
He was born on the day of Christmas
To save us all from Satan's power
He came to rescue us from the control of Satan
When we were gone astray
When we were lost and misguided
Oh tidings, of comfort
Good news that brings comfort
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Rejoice in the good news that brings comfort and joy
From God our Heavenly Father
An Angel from our Heavenly Father
A blessed Angel came
A fortunate Angel arrived
And unto certain shepherds
And to specific shepherds
Who's tidings were the same
Who had the same message
How that in Bethlehem was born
That a child was born in Bethlehem
The Son of God by name
Who is named the Son of God
Fear not, O fear not
Do not be afraid
Let nothing you afright
Do not let anything scare you
This day is born a Savior
A Savior is born today
Of a pure virgin bright
Born from a pure and bright virgin
To free all those who trust in Him
To rescue everyone who puts their faith in Him
From Satan's power and lies
From the control and deception of Satan
The shephards at those tidings
The shepherds upon hearing that message
Rejoiced much in mind
Were greatly pleased in their thoughts
And left the flocks a feeding
And left their sheep feeding
And tempest storm and wind
Endured harsh weather
And went to Bethlehem straight way
And immediately went to Bethlehem
The Son of God to find
To find the Son of God
And when they came to Bethlehem
And upon arriving at Bethlehem
Where our dear Savior lay
Where our beloved Savior lay
They found Him in a manger
They discovered Him in a feeding trough
Where oxen feed on hay
Where the oxen eat their hay
His mother Mary kneeling down
His mother Mary was kneeling
Unto the Lord did pray
Praying to God
Now to the Lord sing praises
Now let's sing praises to the Lord
All you within this place
Everyone in this place
And with true love and brotherhood
Together with genuine love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace
Let us now embrace each other
This holy tide of Christmas
This sacred time of Christmas
All other doth deface
Defaces all other occasions
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
Rejoice in the good news that brings comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Rejoice in the good news that brings comfort and joy
Writer(s): David Wilcocks
Contributed by Layla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.