God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
The Cathedral Quartet Lyrics


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1. God rest ye, merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born upon this day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray

(Chorus)
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy

2. From God our Heavenly Father
A blessed angel came
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name

Repeat Chorus

3. In Bethlehem in Jewry
This blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessed morn
The which his mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn





Repeat Chorus

Overall Meaning

The Cathedral Quartet's rendition of the classic Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" brings to life the joyful and uplifting message of the song. The lyrics themselves offer a message of hope and comfort to all who hear them. They remind the listener of the birth of Christ, who was sent by God to save humanity from their sins. The opening lines encourage the listener to be merry and not allow any worries to dampen their spirit, for they have the assurance of salvation through Christ's birth. The reference to Satan's power highlights the idea that Christ's birth was the ultimate triumph over evil, as it gave humanity the chance to find redemption.


The second verse continues the story of Christ's birth, referencing the angel who brought the good news to the shepherds. This angel announced the birth of the Messiah and the hope that it would bring to the world. The third verse focuses on the humble circumstances of Christ's birth, with a direct mention of Mary and the manger. However, it also highlights that there was "nothing (she) took in scorn," emphasizing the purity and grace of Christ's birth.


All in all, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is an iconic Christmas carol that conveys a message that is as relevant and uplifting today as it was when it was first sung centuries ago.


Line by Line Meaning

God rest ye, merry gentlemen
May you, happy and joyful people, find peace and rest


Let nothing you dismay
Don't be discouraged or disheartened by anything


Remember Christ our Savior
Keep in mind that Jesus, who saves us from sin,


Was born upon this day
Came into the world on this very day


To save us all from Satan's power
To rescue us from Satan's dominion over us


When we were gone astray
At a time when we were lost or confused


Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
What great news, that brings peace and happiness! Peace and happiness!


From God our Heavenly Father
An angel, blessed by God, came to certain shepherds


A blessed angel came
A holy messenger was sent by God


And unto certain shepherds
And revealed the joyful news only to a select few shepherds


Brought tidings of the same
Delivered the same message of the same kind


How that in Bethlehem was born
That the birth took place in Bethlehem


The Son of God by name
Jesus, the Son of God, by name


In Bethlehem in Jewry
In Bethlehem, which is located in Judea


This blessed Babe was born
This sacred child was born


And laid within a manger
And placed in a manger, which is a feeding trough for animals


Upon this blessed morn
On this sacred morning


The which his mother Mary
Which his mother Mary


Did nothing take in scorn
Did not reject or disdain anything




Writer(s): Shaw Parker

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That's one of the richest, clearest and utterly stunning bass lines Ive ever heard! Astonishing performance from the whole group. Pure musical genius!

Nick Roberts

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Chris Wright

There will never be another group like this.

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Beautiful combination, fantastic group singers to be around, MAY GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS IN CHRIST.

militarychief

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Scott Brand

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sdacj

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