God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
The McAuley Boys Lyrics

The McAuley Boys's song "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is a classic Christmas carol that dates back to the 18th century. The song is an uplifting tune that encourages people not to be worried and to have faith, as the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day is a reminder that we are all saved from the powers of Satan. The song's first verse is a repetition of the second verse, a common structure in traditional carols.

The chorus of the song "God rest ye merry gentlemen" is a line of encouragement to all those who have been downtrodden and discouraged not to be dismayed. Even though we may have gone astray and been tempted by the devil's power, the birth of Jesus is a symbol of hope and comfort that we can hold onto regardless of our struggles. The second verse is a continuation of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, as it is set in Bethlehem, Israel, where Jesus was born in a manger. The lyrics describe how the birth was a blessed occurrence that brings comfort and joy to all who believe in the story.

The next stanza talks about a message sent by the Angel, which is a reminder that Jesus was born to be the Savior of the world. The lyrics indicate that Jesus was perfect, born of a pure Virgin, and His arrival on earth was to set free all those who believe in Him. The last verse reiterates the message of the song – God rest ye merry gentlemen and let nothing dismay you, as salvation has come to the world in the form of the birth of Jesus Christ.