God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Ronnie James Dio and Others Lyrics
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Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ the savior
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
From God our heavenly Father
A blessed angel came
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
How that Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
God rest ye merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our savior
He 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
Tidings of comfort and joy
God rest you
God take you
God make you
Merry gentlemen
The song God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is a traditional Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the savior of the world. The lyrics are filled with joy and comfort as they remind us of the significance of Jesus' birth. The first verse speaks of Christ's birth on Christmas day and how he came to save us from Satan's power, bringing us back to the right path. The second verse tells the story of shepherds receiving the news of the birth of Jesus Christ from an angel, and how he was born in the town of Bethlehem. The chorus repeats the phrase "tidings of comfort and joy" twice after each verse, emphasizing the message of hope that Christ's birth brings to the world.
The lyrics of the song are simple but powerful, conveying the message of hope and comfort that Christ's birth brings. The phrase "God rest ye merry gentlemen" is often misinterpreted as an exhortation to rest, but it is actually a wish for God to bless and keep these gentlemen joyful and happy. The song has been sung for hundreds of years, and continues to be a beloved Christmas anthem worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry gentlemen
May you gentlemen find peace and rest
Let nothing you dismay
Do not be troubled by anything
Remember Christ the savior
Reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ who came to save us
Was born on Christmas day
He was born on the day we celebrate as Christmas
To save us all from Satan's power
His birth was meant to save us from the influence of Satan
When we were gone astray
When we had lost our way from God's teachings
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
Oh, news of great comfort and happiness
From God our heavenly Father
A holy angel sent by God
A blessed angel came
A favored angel arrived
And unto certain shepherds
And spoke to some shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
Delivered the same glad news of Christ's birth
How that Bethlehem was born
How Jesus was born in Bethlehem
The Son of God by name
God's son, called Jesus
God take you
May God bless you
God make you
May God grant you
Merry gentlemen
Happiness and merriment
Tidings of comfort and joy
News of great comfort and happiness
Lyrics © DIGITAL ZOO MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Traditional
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Mike Bissell
Am I the only one who still gets goosebumps every time I hear this metal god's voice? So much passion in his voice!!! Such a talent who will always be missed and remembered.
GABRIELA ACEVEDO
Halford just covered this song on his new Christmas album
Stephens Dygert
Check out the "Seed of Change" solo album by Kerry Livgren(guitatist and song genius of Kansas). Dio sang two songs from the record. "Mask of tbe great deceiver" & Live for the King
David Vaughan
Hell NOOO!
Alan Dickey
No you're not the only one
Dennis Poulin
I agree 💯%. A true metal voice. Truly missed. RIP Ronnie James Dio
Richard Huigen
Dio is still missed...
the little man with the giant voice indeed !
1242chisox
He will be missed forever!!!!
Paul Leger
Dio is still the fuckin Man
Steve Shenk
An amazing voice and a great guy too!