Comfort and Joy
Simon & Garfunkel 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 we’re gone astray.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy,
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
God rest ye merry gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay.
Remember Christ our savior,
Was born on Christmas Day.
To save us all from Satan’s power,
When we we’re gone astray.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy,
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
The lyrics to Simon & Garfunkel's song 'Comfort and Joy' are a reimagining of the classic Christmas carol 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen'. The song speaks of the birth of Christ and reminds the listener that through His birth, He came to save humanity from the power of Satan. The phrase 'God rest ye merry gentlemen' is an old English phrase that means 'may God keep you and make you happy'. The lyrics of this song emphasize the themes of salvation, redemption and hope which are integral to the Christmas story.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry gentlemen,
May God grant peaceful rest to the joyful men
Let nothing you dismay.
Do not be discouraged or disheartened.
Remember Christ our savior,
Recall the time when Jesus Christ saved us from sins.
Was born on Christmas Day.
It was on the Christmas Day that Jesus was born.
To save us all from Satan’s power,
He was born with a purpose to free us from the devil's influence.
When we we’re gone astray.
When we got lost or misguided.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy,
These are good news filled with contentment and happiness.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
It is a message of peace that brings hope, happiness and joy to people.
God rest ye merry gentlemen,
May God rest those who are joyful
Let nothing you dismay.
Do not be discouraged or disheartened.
Remember Christ our savior,
Recall the time when Jesus Christ saved us from sins.
Was born on Christmas Day.
It was on the Christmas Day that Jesus was born.
To save us all from Satan’s power,
He was born with a purpose to free us from the devil's influence.
When we we’re gone astray.
When we got lost or misguided.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy,
These are good news filled with contentment and happiness.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
It is a message of peace that brings hope, happiness and joy to people.
Contributed by Aria K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Beth Bailey
on The Sounds Of Silence
Aragon Courts 1967