God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Sissel Lyrics


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(Traditional / Bjerkestrand)

God rest ye, merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
That Jesus Christ, our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan′s power
And we were gone astray
Good tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
Good tidings of comfort and joy

Vocalise

God rest ye, merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
That Jesus Christ, our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
Good tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
Good tidings of comfort and joy

Good tidings of comfort and joy,




Comfort and joy
Good tidings of comfort and joy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sissel's rendition of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" speak of the joy and comfort brought upon by the birth of Jesus Christ. The song starts with an acknowledgment of the importance of this birth - it is a reason for merry-making and should not bring any dismay. Rather, it is a source of joy and comfort for all, as the birth of Jesus Christ was meant to save us from the clutches of Satan's power, as we had gone astray.


The lyrics reinforce the message of Christmas - of hope, salvation, love, and peace in a world that is fraught with danger and despair. It is a reminder to all those who celebrate the holiday or those who just enjoy Christmas songs that the birth of Jesus Christ was a momentous event - it changed the course of human history, and it provided a way for us to escape darkness and embrace the light.


In the end, the lyrics summarize the central message of the song - Good tidings of comfort and joy. It is a message of hope and an invitation to rejoice in the coming of the Savior. The song is a musical reminder that even in the midst of the world's turmoil, there is a reason to celebrate and find comfort in the promise of salvation.


Line by Line Meaning

God rest ye, merry gentlemen
May God grant you peace and rest, happy gentlemen


Let nothing you dismay
Do not be discouraged by anything whatsoever


That Jesus Christ, our Saviour
The Messiah who saves humanity, Jesus Christ


Was born on Christmas day
Was born on a special day that is widely celebrated as Christmas


To save us all from Satan's power
To deliver us from the grip of Satan's evil


When we were gone astray
When we had lost our way


Good tidings of comfort and joy,
The great news that brings cheer and happiness


Comfort and joy
Contentment and delight


Good tidings of comfort and joy
The wonderful news that brings assurance and pleasure




Writer(s): Traditional

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Brian


on Going Home

Where you have “yes” several times she’s really singing “just”. It’s her accent that makes it sound like “yes”.