God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
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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 and joy
The blessed angel came
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Fear not said the angel
Let nothing you affright
This day is born a savior
Of the pure virgin bright
To free all those who trust in him
From Satan's power and might
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
And when they came to Bethlehem
Where our dear savior lay
They found Him in the manger
Where oxen feed on hay
Him mother Mary kneeled down
And to the Lord did pray
Oh tidings of 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
The lyrics to "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" describe the joyful news of the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope that his arrival brings to humanity. The first verse reminds listeners not to despair, as Christ was born on Christmas day to save individuals from the powers of Satan. The second verse recalls the story of the angel visiting the shepherds and announcing the birth of the Son of God in Bethlehem. The third verse provides further reassurance from the angel, proclaiming the birth of the savior who will liberate believers from the grip of Satan. Lastly, the fourth verse describes Mary, mother of Jesus, praying before the manger which holds her son.
The lyrics' repeated reassurance of "tidings of comfort and joy" implies that the announcement of Christ's birth represents a new beginning, a chance for hope and renewal. The imagery of the shepherds, representing the lowly and marginalized members of society, being the first to hear of Jesus' birth also underscores the message of hope and the idea of the new beginning in Christ which will benefit all individuals, regardless of social status.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry gentlemen
May God grant you peace and comfort, joyful gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Do not be troubled or disheartened
Remember Christ our savior
Recall that Jesus, our redeemer
Was born on Christmas day
Came into the world on this special holiday
To save us all from Satan's power
To rescue us from the clutches of the devil
When we were gone astray
When we had strayed from the path of righteousness
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
What wonderful news that brings comfort and happiness
From God our Heavenly Father
The news was received from our father in heaven
The blessed angel came
An angel of the lord came to deliver the message
And unto certain shepherds
And appeared to some shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
Shared the same news with them
How that in Bethlehem was born
That the savior was born in Bethlehem
The Son of God by name
And his name was the Son of God
Fear not said the angel
The angel said, do not be afraid
Let nothing you affright
Do not be frightened or alarmed
This day is born a savior
Today, a savior has been born
Of the pure virgin bright
From a pure and bright virgin
To free all those who trust in him
To liberate all those who have faith in him
From Satan's power and might
From the influence and power of the devil
And when they came to Bethlehem
And when they arrived at Bethlehem
Where our dear savior lay
Where our precious savior was lying
They found Him in the manger
They discovered him lying in a manger
Where oxen feed on hay
Where the animals were fed on hay
Him mother Mary kneeled down
His mother Mary knelt before him
And to the Lord did pray
And offered a prayer to the Lord
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
What wonderful news that brings comfort and happiness
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
What wonderful news that brings comfort and happiness
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Written by: TRADITIONAL, BRIAN SCOTT BENNETT
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